Path to Kindness: Poems of Connection and Joy

The Path to Kindness is a new poetry collection by James Crews, featuring over 100 poems from diverse voices, including well-known writers and emerging poets. The collection includes prompts for journaling and exploration, a book group guide, bios of all the contributing poets, and stunning cover art.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 12 April 2022
Publisher: Storey Publishing LLC

Following the immense success and widespread acclaim of his earlier anthology, How to Love the World (with a print run of 93,000 copies), James Crews has unveiled his latest literary masterpiece, The Path to Kindness. This captivating collection boasts an impressive array of over 100 profoundly moving and relatable poems, sourced from a diverse spectrum of voices. Renowned writers such as Julia Alvarez, Marie Howe, Ellen Bass, Naomi Shihab Nye, Alberto Ríos, Ross Gay, and Ada Limón, along with emerging talents, have contributed their unique perspectives to this extraordinary anthology.

In addition to the celebrated names, The Path to Kindness showcases the talents of Black poets, including January Gill ONeil, Tracy K. Smith, and Cornelius Eady. Native American poets, such as Kimberly Blaeser, Joy Harjo (the current U.S. Poet Laureate), and Linda Hogan, also grace these pages with their profound words. The collection extends its reach beyond national boundaries, featuring international voices, including Canadian poets Lorna Crozier and Susan Musgrave.

Presented in the same user-friendly and visually appealing format as How to Love the World, The Path to Kindness offers a wealth of additional features. It includes prompts for personal journaling and introspection, a comprehensive book group guide, biographical profiles of all the contributing poets, and stunning cover art by the award-winning artist Dinara Mirtalipova. To add an extra layer of inspiration, a foreword by Danusha Laméris, accompanied by her popular poem Small Kindnesses, rounds out the package.

With its profound insights, relatable narratives, and diverse voices, The Path to Kindness is a testament to James Crews's unwavering commitment to promoting empathy, understanding, and compassion through poetry. Whether you're a seasoned poetry enthusiast or a newcomer seeking solace and inspiration, this collection promises to touch your heart and leave a lasting impact.

Dimension: 178 x 127 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781635865332