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An astonishing collection about interconnectednessbetween the human and nonhuman, ancestors and ourselvesfrom National Book Critics Circle Award winner, National Book Award finalist and U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limn.I have always been too sensitive, a weeper / from a long line of weepers, writes Limn. I am the hurting kind. What does it mean to be the hurting kind? To be sensitive not only to the worlds pain and joys, but to the meanings that bend in the scrim between the natural world and the human world? To divine the relationships between us all? To perceive ourselves in other beingsand to know that those beings are resolutely their own, that they do not / care to be seen as symbols?With Limns remarkable ability to trace thought, The Hurting Kind explores those questionsincorporating others stories and ways of knowing, making surprising turns, and always reaching a place of startling insight. These poems slip through the seasons, teeming with horses and kingfishers and the gleaming eyes of fish. And they honor parents, stepparents, and grandparents: the sacrifices made, the separate lives lived, the tendernesses extended to a hurting child; the abundance, in retrospect, of having two families.Along the way,we glimpse loss. There are flashes of the pandemic, ghosts whose presence manifests in unexpected memories and the mysterious behavior of pets left behind. But The Hurting Kind is filled, above all, with connection and the delight of being in the world. Slippery and waddle thieving my tomatoes still / green in the mornings shade, writes Limn of a groundhog in her garden, she is doing what she can to survive.
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- Q: What is 'The Hurting Kind' about? A: 'The Hurting Kind' is a poetry collection by Ada Limón that explores the interconnectedness between humans and the natural world, as well as the relationships we have with our ancestors and ourselves.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Hurting Kind'? A: The author of 'The Hurting Kind' is Ada Limón, a National Book Critics Circle Award winner and U.S. Poet Laureate.
- Q: What themes are explored in this poetry collection? A: 'The Hurting Kind' delves into themes such as sensitivity to the world's pain and joys, loss, connection, and the complexities of family relationships.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Hurting Kind' have? A: 'The Hurting Kind' contains 120 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'The Hurting Kind' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'The Hurting Kind' published? A: 'The Hurting Kind' was published on May 10, 2022.
- Q: Is 'The Hurting Kind' suitable for gifting? A: 'The Hurting Kind' can make a thoughtful gift for poetry lovers or anyone interested in themes of love, loss, and nature.
- Q: What literary style does Ada Limón use in 'The Hurting Kind'? A: Ada Limón employs a reflective and emotive style in 'The Hurting Kind', often incorporating vivid imagery and personal anecdotes.
- Q: Are there any specific events or experiences referenced in the poetry? A: 'The Hurting Kind' includes references to personal and collective experiences, such as the pandemic and the emotional impact of loss.
- Q: Can I expect to see nature imagery in 'The Hurting Kind'? A: Yes, nature imagery is a significant aspect of 'The Hurting Kind', as Limón intertwines human experiences with the natural world.