The Poems That Grief Wrote - Brenner, Ronnie
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In this broad yet deeply intimate collection, Ronnie Brenner was often "awakened in the wee hours" during the time of her husband's dying to pen the thoroughly affecting poems in this book. But The Poems That Grief Wrote is not wholly centered in lament; it is peppered with themes that are genuinely comical as well as poignant: a farcical hunt for anti-cancer foods; a grandmother's double bind, relative to eating; delight in unshaven legs; the unfailing jubilance of a three-year-old granddaughter, among others. In equal measure profound, perceptive, and evoking both tears and laughter, the now…mehr

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Produktbeschreibung
In this broad yet deeply intimate collection, Ronnie Brenner was often "awakened in the wee hours" during the time of her husband's dying to pen the thoroughly affecting poems in this book. But The Poems That Grief Wrote is not wholly centered in lament; it is peppered with themes that are genuinely comical as well as poignant: a farcical hunt for anti-cancer foods; a grandmother's double bind, relative to eating; delight in unshaven legs; the unfailing jubilance of a three-year-old granddaughter, among others. In equal measure profound, perceptive, and evoking both tears and laughter, the now 80-year-old author touches on a variety of topics that not only spark thoughtful interpretation, but provoke contemplation of how we interact with other sentient beings, how we deal with wounding and loss, and how humor can reside in both the devastating and the absurd.
Autorenporträt
Ronnie Brenner is a retired cognitive behavioral therapist (LCSW, BCD) who was in private practice for 24 years in her hometown of New Orleans. Prior to obtaining her MSW from Tulane University School of Social Work in 1990, she spent 18 years as the owner/director of Ronnie Brenner Fine Arts, showcasing original prints and drawings. Sharing her passion for the culinary arts, she spent several years cooking for families at Ronald McDonald House, and she continues to cultivate her love of feeding others by making dishes for family, neighbors, and friends. A passionate gardener-nicknamed "Ronnie Appleseed" by her husband for being known to wield clippers for deadheading wherever she goes-she delights in assisting friends and strangers with their gardens, and was once invited to show hers in the Garden District Association's Annual Garden Tour. During the time of her beloved husband Joe's illness and subsequent passing in 2012, Ronnie was inspired to write the majority of the poems featured in this book. She now resides near her family in Petaluma, CA.