The Mara Crossing

Ruth Padel's richly crafted collection of 90 poems and prose interludes explores the theme of migration across the natural world and human history, highlighting how movement shapes identity and survival. Through vivid portraits of animals and humans alike, the book reveals the enduring importance of migration in creating and sustaining life. Thought-provoking and compelling, it offers a poetic reflection on the universal experience of starting from somewhere else.