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By Aimee Nezhukumatathil

Published: 2003

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Poetry. As three worlds collide, a mother's Philippines, a father's India and the poet's contemporary America, the resulting impressions are chronicled in this collection of incisive and penetrating verse. The writer weaves her words carefully into a wise and affecting embroidery that celebrates the senses while remaining down-to-earth and genuine. "We see that everything is in fact miracle fruit, including this book itself"-Andrew Hudgins.

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Aimee Nezhukumatathil

Aimee Nezhukumatathil is a celebrated poet and essayist, known for her lyrical and vivid imagery that draws on her cultural heritage and the natural world. Her notable works include the poetry collections 'Oceanic,' which won the 2018 James Laughlin Award, and 'What Is the Grass,' as well as the essay collection 'World of Wonders: In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, and Other Astonishments.' Nezhukumatathil's writing often weaves together themes of nature, identity, and the interconnectedness of life, inviting readers to experience the beauty of both the mundane and the extraordinary.

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Authors
Aimee Nezhukumatathil
Published
January 2003
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ISBN
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Language
English
Pages
100
Genres
Diet and NutritionHealth and WellnessFood Science

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