Sharon Dolin Poradie kníh

By confronting the urgencies of daily life, from questions of identity to sexual abuse to racial unrest to the ubiquity of plastic, these poems investigate ways to sustain ourselves in our fraught public and private lives.

Exploring the intersection of personal trauma and cinematic storytelling, this memoir intertwines a woman's life experiences with ten iconic Alfred Hitchcock films. Set against the backdrop of Brooklyn in the sixties and seventies, it delves into her struggles with a schizophrenic mother, a traveling salesman father, and the impact of adolescent sexual traumas. The narrative weaves through her adult relationships and marriages, offering profound insights into both her life and Hitchcock's storytelling techniques.

The poems delve into the complexities of love, loss, and memory, transforming from a rich narrative tapestry into a poignant exploration of human experience. They reveal the interplay of joy and sorrow, capturing the essence of daily life in New York while celebrating the profound journey of new motherhood. With a blend of enchantment and disturbance, the collection offers hard-won insights and sensuous praises, inviting readers into a world that is both intimate and expansive, reflecting life's multifaceted nature.