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Discover 'Late Migrations', a stunning collection of essays by New York Times opinion writer Margaret Renkl. This beautifully illustrated trade paperback, published by Milkweed Editions in 2021, captures the intricate dance of joy and grief within the natural and human world. Set against the backdrop of suburban Nashville, Renkl's reflective prose and poignant storytelling offer an intimate glimpse into her childhood in Alabama, sketching a heartfelt portrait of her creative mother and supportive father. Each essay weaves together personal narratives with breathtaking observations of nature, revealing the subtle wonders found in everyday life. From the elegance of bluebirds to the quiet resilience of rat snakes, Renkl's writing resonates with authenticity and depth, showcasing the interconnectedness of human experiences and the surrounding natural environment. 'Late Migrations' is not only a memoir; it invites readers to explore the beauty and complexity of familial love and the inevitable presence of loss, making it a must-have for lovers of literary essays and nature writing alike. 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: 9781571313836 Format: Trade paperback (US) Year: 2021 Publisher: Milkweed Editions.
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: 9781571313836
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Milkweed Editions
Description:
From New York Times opinion writer Margaret Renkl comes an unusual, captivating portrait of a family”and of the cycles of joy and grief that inscribe human lives within the natural world.
Growing up in Alabama, Renkl was a devoted reader, an explorer of riverbeds and red-dirt roads, and a fiercely loved daughter. Here, in brief essays, she traces a tender and honest portrait of her complicated parents”her exuberant, creative mother; her steady, supportive father”and of the bittersweet moments that accompany a child's transition to caregiver. And here, braided into the overall narrative, Renkl offers observations on the world surrounding her suburban Nashville home. Ringing with rapture and heartache, these essays convey the dignity of bluebirds and rat snakes, monarch butterflies and native bees. As these two threads haunt and harmonise with each other, Renkl suggests that there is astonishment to be found in common things: in what seems ordinary, in what we all share
For in both worlds”the natural one and our own”"the shadow side of love is always loss, and grief is only love's own twin." Gorgeously illustrated by the author's brother, Billy Renkl, Late Migrations is an assured and memorable debut.
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: 9781571313836
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Milkweed Editions
Description:
From New York Times opinion writer Margaret Renkl comes an unusual, captivating portrait of a family”and of the cycles of joy and grief that inscribe human lives within the natural world.
Growing up in Alabama, Renkl was a devoted reader, an explorer of riverbeds and red-dirt roads, and a fiercely loved daughter. Here, in brief essays, she traces a tender and honest portrait of her complicated parents”her exuberant, creative mother; her steady, supportive father”and of the bittersweet moments that accompany a child's transition to caregiver. And here, braided into the overall narrative, Renkl offers observations on the world surrounding her suburban Nashville home. Ringing with rapture and heartache, these essays convey the dignity of bluebirds and rat snakes, monarch butterflies and native bees. As these two threads haunt and harmonise with each other, Renkl suggests that there is astonishment to be found in common things: in what seems ordinary, in what we all share
For in both worlds”the natural one and our own”"the shadow side of love is always loss, and grief is only love's own twin." Gorgeously illustrated by the author's brother, Billy Renkl, Late Migrations is an assured and memorable debut.