Amy Haddad
An Otherwise Healthy Woman
An Otherwise Healthy Woman
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The poems in "An Otherwise Healthy Woman" explore the complexities of modern health care, illness, and healing, offering an alternative narrative to heroics and miracles. They teach us to acknowledge the longing for compassion and find joy and humor in the roles women play.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 88 pages
Publication date: 01 March 2022
Publisher: University of Nebraska Press
The poems in An Otherwise Healthy Woman, a collection by Amy Haddad, delve deeply into the complexities of modern healthcare, illness, and healing, offering an alternative narrative to heroics and miracles. Drawing on Haddad's firsthand experiences as a nurse and patient, the poems in this collection teach us to pause and acknowledge the longing for compassion within each of us, what should be the immediate human response to suffering. The poet fearlessly explores her own fears and failures, as well as finds joy and humor in the many roles women play.
An Otherwise Healthy Woman presents the intimate experiences of a nurse, the vulnerable perspective of a patient, and the lessons of caring for family. The collection is a testament to Haddad's talent as a poet and her ability to capture the essence of human experience with honesty, empathy, and grace.
It is no surprise that An Otherwise Healthy Woman has received critical acclaim, earning First Place in Creative Works from the American Journal of Nursing's Book of the Year Awards and Second Place in Professional Issues from the American Journal of Nursing's Book of the Year Awards. This recognition speaks to the power of Haddad's writing to inspire and challenge readers, and to remind us of the importance of compassion and empathy in our lives.
In conclusion, An Otherwise Healthy Woman is a must-read for anyone who wants to explore the complexities of modern healthcare, illness, and healing, and to be reminded of the human capacity for compassion and resilience. Haddad's poetry is a testament to the power of words to heal and transform, and to the importance of acknowledging and embracing our vulnerabilities in order to grow and thrive.
Weight: 141g
Dimension: 229 x 152 x 5 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781496227850
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