“I don't know much about death and the sorriest lesson I've learned is that words, my most trusted guardians against chaos, offer small comfort in the face of anyone's dying.”
Book:Temporary Homelands
Quote by Alison Hawthorne Deming
Work
Temporary Homelands
This book delves into the experiences of immigrants and their struggle to establish a sense of belonging in a new country, examining the complexities of cultural adaptation and the impact on individual lives. more
Author
Alison Hawthorne Deming
Alison Hawthorne Deming is an accomplished American poet, born in 1946. Her poetry is characterized by its focus on natural themes and local history, and has garnered widespread acclaim from readers. more
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