Geographies of Light --Poems by Lisa Suhair Majaj

Nonfiction / poetry

150 pages

5 Stars

Lisa Suhair Majaj has just become one of my favorite poets. Poems need to be read slowly, savored, perhaps chewed, swallowed, digested. I had to force myself not to read this book in one or two sittings. I  had to know what came next.

Anyone who has come from Loss, either personally, or whose ancestors came from Loss, needs to read this book. Though it is by a Palestinian-American, and about Palestine, I think it is accessible, relatable to anyone. Native-Americans will surely be able to relate, possibly Japanese-Americans, Jewish-Americans, and those who are not hyphenated-Americans at all.

These poems will bring memories from the past you never knew you had.  They will give you permission to cry, permission to laugh, permission to heal where you didn't know you were hurt. You will not only see the light, but also revel in the light, and therefore spread the light wherever you go.

Thank you, Ms. Majaj for sharing your truth and sharing your light.