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A beautiful and moving collection of poems and stories from the author of the #1 bestselling memoir From the Ashes.
Fans of Jesse Thistle’s extraordinary debut From the Ashes have already had the pleasure of reading his poetry, which is sprinkled throughout this bestselling memoir. In Scars and Stars, he digs deeper into the poetic form, which is especially close to his heart.
Charting his own history, the stories of people from his past, the burning intensity of new and unexpected love, the complex legacies of family and community, and the beauty of parenthood, this collection is a profound mediation that expands his engagement with the ideas and experiences that have shaped his body of work thus far.
Throughout the collection, prose pieces complement the poems, and to bring readers into Jesse’s life with greater intimacy than ever before. The result is an unforgettable furthering of his singular story, one that is sure to delight his many readers, but also serve as a perfect entry point for those new to the work of one of our most thrilling and honest writers.
Editions of Scars and Stars
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780771003509
- EBook
- ISBN 9780771003516
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780771002656
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780771002670
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NATIONAL BESTSELLER
A beautiful and moving collection of poems and stories from the author of the #1 bestselling memoir From the Ashes.
Fans of Jesse Thistle’s extraordinary debut From the Ashes have already had the pleasure of reading his poetry, which is sprinkled throughout this bestselling memoir. In Scars and Stars, he digs deeper into the poetic form, which is especially close to his heart.
Charting his own history, the stories of people from his past, the burning intensity of new and unexpected love, the complex legacies of family and community, and the beauty of parenthood, this collection is a profound mediation that expands his engagement with the ideas and experiences that have shaped his body of work thus far.
Throughout the collection, prose pieces complement the poems, and to bring readers into Jesse’s life with greater intimacy than ever before. The result is an unforgettable furthering of his singular story, one that is sure to delight his many readers, but also serve as a perfect entry point for those new to the work of one of our most thrilling and honest writers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scars and Stars about?
NATIONAL BESTSELLER
A beautiful and moving collection of poems and stories from the author of the #1 bestselling memoir From the Ashes.
Fans of Jesse Thistle’s extraordinary debut From the Ashes have already had the pleasure of reading his poetry, which is sprinkled throughout this bestselling memoir. In Scars and Stars, he digs deeper into the poetic form, which is especially close to his heart.
Charting his own history, the stories of people from his past, the burning intensity of new and unexpected love, the complex legacies of family and community, and the beauty of parenthood, this collection is a profound mediation that expands his engagement with the ideas and experiences that have shaped his body of work thus far.
Throughout the collection, prose pieces complement the poems, and to bring readers into Jesse’s life with greater intimacy than ever before. The result is an unforgettable furthering of his singular story, one that is sure to delight his many readers, but also serve as a perfect entry point for those new to the work of one of our most thrilling and honest writers.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Scars and Stars?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Poetry / Poems
Where can I read a sample of Scars and Stars?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780771003509
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Scars and Stars?
Jesse Thistle
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Scars and Stars is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780771003509) and ebook(ISBN 9780771003516) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780771002656) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780771002670)
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