Description
Discover the poignant collection titled 'it was never going to be okay,' a stirring compilation of poetry and prose that delves into the profound themes of intergenerational trauma, Indigeneity, and queerness. This powerful book embraces the complexities of the urban Indigenous diaspora, illuminating the nuanced struggles and triumphs of a trans woman's journey. Each poem offers an intimate glimpse into the author's experiences, highlighting how trauma is a non-linear journey, revisited across time. With a focus on breaking years of silence, this trade paperback collection offers readers a chance to engage deeply with issues of identity, belonging, and emotional healing. The book was published by Harbour Publishing in 2021 and is in BRAND NEW condition. It features the ISBN 9780889713826 and is available with free shipping across New Zealand. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. As you explore the evocative lines of 'it was never going to be okay,' you will find a voice that resonates with authenticity and courage, making this collection a must-read for those seeking connection and understanding in the face of trauma and resilience.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780889713826
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Harbour Publishing
Description:
it was never going to be okay is a collection of poetry and prose exploring the intimacies of understanding intergenerational trauma, Indigeneity and queerness, while addressing urban Indigenous diaspora and breaking down the limitations of sexual understanding as a trans woman. As a way to move from the linear timeline of healing and coming to terms with how trauma does not exist in subsequent happenings, it was never going to be okay tries to break down years of silence in simpson’s debut collection of poetry:
i am five
my sisters are saying boy
i do not know what the word means but—
i am bruised into knowing it: the blunt b,
the hollowness of the o, the blade of y
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780889713826
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Harbour Publishing
Description:
it was never going to be okay is a collection of poetry and prose exploring the intimacies of understanding intergenerational trauma, Indigeneity and queerness, while addressing urban Indigenous diaspora and breaking down the limitations of sexual understanding as a trans woman. As a way to move from the linear timeline of healing and coming to terms with how trauma does not exist in subsequent happenings, it was never going to be okay tries to break down years of silence in simpson’s debut collection of poetry:
i am five
my sisters are saying boy
i do not know what the word means but—
i am bruised into knowing it: the blunt b,
the hollowness of the o, the blade of y