About the book
Your Body Is War contemplates the psychology of the female human body, looking at the ways it exists and moves in the world, refusing to be contained in the face of grief and trauma. Bold and raw, Mahtem Shiferraw’s poems explore what the woman’s body has to do to survive and persevere in the world, especially in the aftermath of abuse.
A groundbreaking collection, the poems in Your Body Is War embody elements of conflict, making them simultaneously a place of destruction and of freedom.
Editions of Your Body Is War
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781496214133
- iBook
- ISBN 9781496214508
- iBook
- ISBN 9781496214515
- iBook
- ISBN 9781496214522
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Your Body Is War contemplates the psychology of the female human body, looking at the ways it exists and moves in the world, refusing to be contained in the face of grief and trauma. Bold and raw, Mahtem Shiferraw’s poems explore what the woman’s body has to do to survive and persevere in the world, especially in the aftermath of abuse.
A groundbreaking collection, the poems in Your Body Is War embody elements of conflict, making them simultaneously a place of destruction and of freedom.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Your Body Is War about?
Your Body Is War contemplates the psychology of the female human body, looking at the ways it exists and moves in the world, refusing to be contained in the face of grief and trauma. Bold and raw, Mahtem Shiferraw’s poems explore what the woman’s body has to do to survive and persevere in the world, especially in the aftermath of abuse.
A groundbreaking collection, the poems in Your Body Is War embody elements of conflict, making them simultaneously a place of destruction and of freedom.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Your Body Is War?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Poetry / Poems
Where can I read a sample of Your Body Is War?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781496214133
Is Your Body Is War part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series African Poetry Book
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Your Body Is War?
Mahtem Shiferraw
Who is the Publisher of the book Your Body Is War?
Nebraska
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Your Body Is War is available as paperback(ISBN 9781496214133) and ibook(ISBN 9781496214508) and ibook(ISBN 9781496214515) and ibook(ISBN 9781496214522)
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