The Carrying

Released: March 28, 2023
Length: 1 hr 39 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Milkweed Editions

In The Carrying, U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón presents a powerful collection that captures the delicate balance between youth's rapture and the grace of acceptance. Exploring themes of aging, loss, and the complexities of femininity, her poems reflect on personal and collective struggles, revealing the persistent hunger for love, joy, and meaning amidst life’s challenges. Limón's evocative language guides readers through the emotional landscape of an imperfect world, highlighting both vulnerability and strength.

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