Shelter

by Lisa Glatt

A collection of poems dealing with the aftermath of a mother's death. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1888219130
• ISBN13: 9781888219135
• Release Date: September 1999
• Publisher: Pearl Editions
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.3" x 5.5"

Customer Reviews

Wonderful book

This book is about so many things: The beauty of ugliness; the vulnerability of being alive; the things we all crave and how we mourn when we lose them. It is a wonderful book that is not to be overlooked. I'm eagerly awaiting Glatt's next book!

Shelter

Lisa Glatt will pull you into another world with this wonderful collection of poems. Glatt dares to juxtapose two subjects that are still taboo-sex and death. She weaves these together into a provocative portrayal of the obvious yet unspeakable relationship between two. I was so impressed and moved by this book that I bought copies for several friends.

Humorous and Haunting Collection

The amazing thing about Lisa Glatt's SHELTER is the transformation it goes through from beginning to end. In the first section, Glatt's perspective on love is whimsical and cynical as she recounts past relationships with Mr. Wrongs. SHELTER takes a 180 degree turn in the second section, which is dedicated to the death of the poet's mother. Poems like "Eggplant Dreams" and "The Body is in Charge" are poignant without falling into the pitfalls of sentimentality. The collection ends with a meaningful relationship and new awareness of life, with all its horrors and gifts.

seductive syllables

This book by Lisa Glatt is the most profoundly sensuous book I have read in a long while. A treasure for readers of all ages.

AWSOME BOOK

Lisa Glatt is my favorite poet and I am so excited to have this new book to caress an cherish all night. Her poems are vibrant and vibrate on my lap. Shelter is the best book of the year! Buy it for pleasure and beautiful climaxes.