Shire, Warsan
Teaching My Mother How to Give Birth
- ISBN 13:
- 9781905233298
- author:
- Shire, Warsan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- flipped eye publishing limited
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 38
- Dimensions:
- 14 x 0.2 x 21.6 cm
- Genre:
- Poetry, Drama & Criticism, Poetry, World,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Teaching My Mother How to Give Birth is a powerful and evocative collection of poetry that explores the complexities of identity, culture and sensuality. Warsan Shire's debut work is a testament to her unique voice and perspective, one that sheds light on the often-overlooked narratives of the past. Born in 1988, Warsan Shire is a Kenyan-born Somali poet and writer based in London. Her work documents the stories of journey and trauma, and has been translated into Italian, Spanish and Portuguese. This pamphlet is a striking example of her ability to convey the nuances of human experience through simple yet beautiful language. With its unflinching honesty and lyricism, Teaching My Mother How to Give Birth is a deeply moving and thought-provoking read.
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