A collection of poems by American poet Forrest Gander in which he reflects on his mother's death, the geological and cultural history of the U.S. border with Mexico, and other topics.
"[A narrative poem that follows] Sophia, an El Salvadorian mother facing a mountain of obstacles, carrying with her the burdern of all that has come before--her husband's murder, a wrenching separation from her young son at the border, then rape and abuse at the hands of ICE, yet persevering--[and repeating a montra] as she wills her boy to know she is on a quest to find him"--Back cover.
Presents a collection of poems that looks at different emotions including loneliness, lacking of courage, heartbreak, hopelessness, excess of ego, seeking hope, comfort, inspiration, and excitement.
"Poet Jos? Olivarez explores the story, contradictions, joys, and sorrows that embody life in the spaces between Mexico and America. He paints vivid portraits of good kids, bad kids, families clinging to hope, life after the steel mills, and gentrifying barrios"--Provided by publisher.
