If Nothing

By Matthew Nienow

Book Overview

"'This world expects a man/to prove that he exists, ' Nienow writes in his second collection, a meditation on masculinity that grapples with alcoholism, recovery and the deep yearning for forgiveness."

-New York Times Book Review

"Don't start Matthew Nienow's new collection, If Nothing unless you can finish it. These poems, just as captivating as they are devastating, begin in a dark place. With lines strafed with self-reproach, Nienow wrestles with addiction, suicidal depression, and the agony of wanting to be a better father. ... This is an arduous journey very much worth taking."

-Ron Charles, Washington Post Book Club

"Unflinching and tender, this volume affirms Nienow's distinctive poetic gifts."

-Publisher's Weekly, Starred Review

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1949944697
• ISBN13: 9781949944693
• Release Date: January 2025
• Publisher: Alice James Books
• Length: 100 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 8.8"