Short poems and drawings about hurt, love, loss and healing
What it is about
This poetry collection is divided into four chapters: the hurting, the loving, the breaking and the healing. The poems are brief and plainly written, often only a few lines, and are paired with simple line drawings by the author. They cover abuse, love, heartbreak, family and self-acceptance.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who are new to poetry or who want comfort in short pieces.
What you will get
A quick read you can finish in an hour and return to again. It deals with hard topics such as abuse and grief.
Behind the book
Kaur first self-published the book in November 2014, and a major publisher released it in 2015.
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Milk and Honey Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Literary Fiction · Poetry · Healing · Womanhood
Length
208 pages · ≈ 6 h
More about this book
Characters
The poet’s own voice, speaking to the reader.
Setting
Inner life, home and relationships.
What makes it different
Minimalist poems that read quickly and are easy to share.
Feel
Raw, gentle and honest.
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