About the book
2020 Next Generation Indie Book Award Finalist in Poetry
Finalist in Poetry for the National Indie Excellence Awards
A stark, visceral collection of free verse and prose poetry, Skin Memory scours a wild landscape haunted by personal tragedy and the cruel consequences of human acts in search of tenderness and regeneration. In this book of daring and introspection, John Sibley Williams considers the capriciousness of youth, the terrifying loss of cultural identity and self-identity, and what it means to live in an imperfect world. He reveals each body as made up of all bodies, histories, and shared dreams of the future.
In these poems absence can be held, the body’s dust is just dust, and though childhood is but a poorly edited memory and even our well-intentioned gestures tend toward ruin, Williams nonetheless says, “I’m pretty sure, everything within us says something beautiful.”
Editions of Skin Memory
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781935218500
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2020 Next Generation Indie Book Award Finalist in Poetry
Finalist in Poetry for the National Indie Excellence Awards
A stark, visceral collection of free verse and prose poetry, Skin Memory scours a wild landscape haunted by personal tragedy and the cruel consequences of human acts in search of tenderness and regeneration. In this book of daring and introspection, John Sibley Williams considers the capriciousness of youth, the terrifying loss of cultural identity and self-identity, and what it means to live in an imperfect world. He reveals each body as made up of all bodies, histories, and shared dreams of the future.
In these poems absence can be held, the body’s dust is just dust, and though childhood is but a poorly edited memory and even our well-intentioned gestures tend toward ruin, Williams nonetheless says, “I’m pretty sure, everything within us says something beautiful.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Skin Memory about?
2020 Next Generation Indie Book Award Finalist in Poetry
Finalist in Poetry for the National Indie Excellence Awards
A stark, visceral collection of free verse and prose poetry, Skin Memory scours a wild landscape haunted by personal tragedy and the cruel consequences of human acts in search of tenderness and regeneration. In this book of daring and introspection, John Sibley Williams considers the capriciousness of youth, the terrifying loss of cultural identity and self-identity, and what it means to live in an imperfect world. He reveals each body as made up of all bodies, histories, and shared dreams of the future.
In these poems absence can be held, the body’s dust is just dust, and though childhood is but a poorly edited memory and even our well-intentioned gestures tend toward ruin, Williams nonetheless says, “I’m pretty sure, everything within us says something beautiful.”
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Skin Memory?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Poetry / Poems
Where can I read a sample of Skin Memory?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781935218500
Is Skin Memory part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series The Backwaters Prize in Poetry
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Skin Memory?
John Sibley Williams
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Skin Memory is available as paperback(ISBN 9781935218500)
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