The Book of Goodbyes
by Jillian Weise
Buy on AmazonJillian Weise, who won this year’s Laughlin Award for an outstanding second book of poetry, is a force of nature. This collection follows up her debut, The Amputee’s Guide to Sex, with what happens when sex becomes love that just won’t go away — no matter how unsuitable the beloved seems to be. This is love poetry for the 21st century: hot, hip and heart-rending.
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"Jillian Weise, who won this year’s Laughlin Award for an outstanding second book of poetry, is a force of nature. This collection follows up her debut, The Amputee’s Guide to Sex, with what happens when sex becomes love that just won’t go away — no matter how unsuitable the beloved seems to be. This is love poetry for the 21st century: hot, hip and heart-rending."
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