| International Standard Book Number |
9781668224731 (ebook)
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| International Standard Book Number |
9781668224724 (hardcover)
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| International Standard Book Number |
1668224720 (hardcover)
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| Personal Name |
Limon, Ada, author.
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| Title Statement |
Against breaking : on the power of poetry / Ada Limon.
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| Edition Statement |
First Scribner hardcover edition.
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| Production, Publication, Distribution, Manufacture, and Copyright Notice |
New York, NY : Scribner, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, LLC, 2026
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| Physical Description |
xviii, 56 pages : illustrations, map ; 19 cm.
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| Bibliography, Etc. Note |
Includes bibliographical references.
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| Formatted Contents Note |
Foreword -- Against breaking: on the power of poetry -- Afterword -- Sources and permissions -- A note on the author.
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| Summary, Etc. |
24th Poet Laureate of the United States Ada Limon inspires us to see poetry as much more than just words--as a powerful force for healing, a call to action, and a vibrant celebration of humanity's many voices. Ada Limon -- celebrated poet laureate and 2023 MacArthur fellow -- takes us on an inspiring journey into a world where poetry is both a soothing balm for the soul and a spark for transformation. With her blend of accessible yet profound prose, LimoÌn delivers a powerful message: poetry has the ability to heal, connect, and remind us of our shared humanity. LimoÌn's mission to make poetry approachable shines brightly in this slim but impactful book. Recognized as a 2024 Time magazine Woman of the Year for her commitment to bringing poetry into everyday lives, LimoÌn passionately argues that poetry is essential to understanding ourselves -- our tenderness, courage, imperfections, and our deep, unshakable worthiness of love. Drawing from her own experiences as the 24th US poet laureate, LimoÌn shares how poetry connects us not only to each other but to the natural world. This theme is at the heart of her project You Are Here, which celebrates the beauty of our environment and our place in it. Her prose, like her poetry, feels like an open invitation -- welcoming readers of all backgrounds to explore the richness of human experience through verse. Fans of Robin Wall Kimmerer, Matthew Zapruder, or Jesmyn Ward will find a kindred spirit in Against Breaking -- which offers a refuge, a reminder of the resilience and beauty found within us and all around us. As LimoÌn writes with heartfelt clarity, "If you need to remember what makes us human, tender, brave, flawed, and worthy of love, you need poetry.-- Publisher description.
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
Poetry Appreciation.
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
Poetry History and criticism.
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| Index Term-Genre/Form |
Poetry.
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