Author Description

Through a blend of personal experiences and the shared experience of a life lived in connection with others, in Boaz's Barley & Other Borrowed Stories, Christie Beckwith engages readers in a vital dialogue about the basics of the human experience: joy, grief, loss, new beginnings, motherhood, religion, sexuality, and the intersections of these experiences. It seeks to transform our isolated experiences into understanding, and separateness into awareness. It offers a voice to the unheard, harnessing the power of poetry to convey the complex emotions felt in day-to-day life. In this powerful collection, you'll find: • A stirring journey through the rawness of the human experience • An empathetic and authentic examination of personal loss and grief • An exploration of the healing power of expression and acknowledgment in our complex dichotomies. • Beautiful artwork and Photography by W.S. Goodman, Megan Menkis, Dustie Dahl, Jessica R. Shirey, and Katie Zeliger to accompany the emotion of each poem Boaz's Barley & Other Borrowed Stories serves as a mirror reflecting the shared truth of our connectedness, and a window into the lived experiences of those impacted by our existence. This collection is ideal for readers of contemporary poetry, educators, students, feelers, or anyone committed to becoming a more present and aware human.