Beloved Imperfections of a Shattered Heart

Jennifer Purcell takes risks in Beloved Imperfections of a Shattered Heart, as the poems explore the paradox of sadness and joy with questions that come from a place of raw vulnerability. You can hear the spirit of Purcell speaking, "the lone soldier in a hurricane," longing for peace. You can see and feel the detailed descriptions of an antique bench, a wedding, the history of a nature preserve--metaphors for life. These expressive poems use the senses to compel us to explore the uncertainty and resilience of the human heart. --Daniel Sklar