Against Vanishing - Cristin O'keefe Aptowicz

nn nn nSeven years after her last book-and with a lot of love, loss, and an entire pandemic in between-this beloved poet returns. Through the lens of her late mother's wisdom, Against Vanishing digs deep as Aptowicz explores with radiant honesty the twists and turns of a life fully lived: pregnancy, miscarriage, motherhood, grief, joy, laughter, and sex. Nothing is off limits to this poet at the top of her craft.n nn nAgainst Vanishing is a joyful homecoming, a call to action, and a reminder of how good it feels to remember who we really are.

n n For almost two decades across seven collections, Cristin O'Keefe Aptowicz's poetry has moved, inspired, and comforted readers worldwide. Now, after a seven-year silence, this beloved poet returns with her most powerful work yet. Through the lens of her late mother's wisdom, Against Vanishing fearlessly explores life's pivotal moments-- pregnancy, miscarriage, motherhood, grief, joy, and love-- with radiant honesty and masterful craft.