First Leaves: A Collection of Poetry

By Diana Y. Chien

Diana Y. Chien's poetry captures snapshots of a young woman's growth through love and heartbreak, tender and tumultuous family relationships, the challenges of following Jesus, and identity as a Taiwanese American. Her poetry consists of macro-lens moments filled with precise details and vivid metaphors as in the piece "hot pot dinner," an intersection of culture, food, and the author's turmoil when her parents announce their divorce. Deeply personal and intimate, Diana's poetry will draw readers into her seasons of loss, suffering, healing, and discovery. These poems, each like a budding leaf on a tree, together form a portrait of the person she was, is, and is becoming.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0692288651
• ISBN13: 9780692288658
• Release Date: November 2014
• Publisher: Shoes for Your Feet Publications
• Length: 118 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.3" x 5.5"