About the book
Broken Cup brings breathtaking eloquence to what Margaret Gibson describes as \"traveling the Way of Alzheimer's\" with her husband, poet David McKain. After his initial and tentative diagnosis, Gibson suspended her writing for two years; but then poetry returned, and the creative process became the lightning rod that grounded her and presented a path forward. The poems in Broken Cup bear witness to how Alzheimer's erodes memory and cognitive function, but they never forget to see what is present and to ask what may remain of the self.
Moving and unflinchingly honest in the acknowledgment of pain, frustration, and grief, the poems uncover, time and time again, the grace of abiding love. Gibson gives heart as well as voice to an experience that is deeply personal, yet shared by all too many.
Editions of Broken Cup
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780807156421
- EBook
- ISBN 9780807156445
- EBook
- ISBN 9780807156452
- PDF
- ISBN 9780807156438
Read an Excerpt
Broken Cup brings breathtaking eloquence to what Margaret Gibson describes as \"traveling the Way of Alzheimer's\" with her husband, poet David McKain. After his initial and tentative diagnosis, Gibson suspended her writing for two years; but then poetry returned, and the creative process became the lightning rod that grounded her and presented a path forward. The poems in Broken Cup bear witness to how Alzheimer's erodes memory and cognitive function, but they never forget to see what is present and to ask what may remain of the self.
Moving and unflinchingly honest in the acknowledgment of pain, frustration, and grief, the poems uncover, time and time again, the grace of abiding love. Gibson gives heart as well as voice to an experience that is deeply personal, yet shared by all too many.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Broken Cup about?
Broken Cup brings breathtaking eloquence to what Margaret Gibson describes as \"traveling the Way of Alzheimer's\" with her husband, poet David McKain. After his initial and tentative diagnosis, Gibson suspended her writing for two years; but then poetry returned, and the creative process became the lightning rod that grounded her and presented a path forward. The poems in Broken Cup bear witness to how Alzheimer's erodes memory and cognitive function, but they never forget to see what is present and to ask what may remain of the self.
Moving and unflinchingly honest in the acknowledgment of pain, frustration, and grief, the poems uncover, time and time again, the grace of abiding love. Gibson gives heart as well as voice to an experience that is deeply personal, yet shared by all too many.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Broken Cup?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Poetry / Poems
Where can I read a sample of Broken Cup?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780807156421
How long is Broken Cup and how many pages does it have?
Broken Cup has 88 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Broken Cup?
Margaret Gibson
Who is the Publisher of the book Broken Cup?
LSU Press
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Broken Cup is available as paperback(ISBN 9780807156421) and ebook(ISBN 9780807156445) and ebook(ISBN 9780807156452) and pdf(ISBN 9780807156438)
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