Fifteen Writers Break The Silence: A Powerful Anthology of Personal Narratives on Trauma and Healing

Fifteen Writers Break The Silence is a powerful and moving anthology of personal narratives that explore the complexities of trauma and the transformative journey of healing. Featuring diverse voices from a range of backgrounds, this collection offers a compassionate and honest portrayal of the struggles and triumphs of individuals who have faced adversity.

What My Mother and I Don't Talk About: Fifteen Writers Break the Silence

by Michele Filgate

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1957 KB
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
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Print length	:	289 pages

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Trauma can take many forms, from physical and emotional abuse to neglect, abandonment, and violence. The impact of trauma can be devastating, leaving survivors with a range of psychological and physical health problems. In Fifteen Writers Break The Silence, we hear from individuals who have experienced all types of trauma, and we witness the profound impact it has had on their lives.

But this book is not just about the darkness of trauma. It is also about the resilience of the human spirit. The writers in this anthology have not only survived their experiences, but they have also found ways to heal and grow. They have used their writing to process their trauma, to make sense of their experiences, and to connect with others who have been through similar challenges.

Fifteen Writers Break The Silence is a powerful testament to the power of storytelling. It is a book that will inspire you, challenge you, and ultimately leave you with a sense of hope. If you are a survivor of trauma or if you know someone who is, this book is a must-read.

The Writers

• Sarah Berman is a writer and editor whose work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Guardian. She is the author of the memoir Real Time: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Survival.
• Dorianne Laux is a poet and essayist whose work has won the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize. She is the author of seven books of poetry, including Only As the Day Is Long and The Book of Men.
• Luis Alberto Urrea is a novelist, essayist, and poet whose work has won the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award. He is the author of 10 books, including The Hummingbird's Daughter and Into the Beautiful North.
• Susan Choi is a novelist whose work has been shortlisted for the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award. She is the author of six novels, including My Education and Trust Exercise.
• Terrance Hayes is a poet whose work has won the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize. He is the author of five books of poetry, including Wind in a Box and American Sonnets for My Father.
• Tracy K. Smith is a poet, essayist, and translator whose work has won the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award. She is the author of five books of poetry, including Life on Mars and Incantatory.
• Ocean Vuong is a poet and novelist whose work has won the Whiting Award and the T.S. Eliot Prize. He is the author of two books of poetry, Night Sky with Exit Wounds and On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous, and a novel, On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous.
• Carolyn Forché is a poet and translator whose work has won the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award. She is the author of seven books of poetry, including The Country Between Us and Blue Hour.
• Ada Limón is a poet whose work has won the National Book Award. She is the author of five books of poetry, including The Carrying and Bright Dead Things.
• Danez Smith is a poet whose work has won the Cave Canem Poetry Prize and the Whiting Award. They are the author of three books of poetry, including Don't Call Us Dead and Homie.
• Jenny Xie is a poet whose work has won the Whiting Award and the National Book Award. She is the author of two books of poetry, Eye Level and The Rupture Tense.
• Khadijah Queen is a poet whose work has won the Cave Canem Poetry Prize and the Whiting Award. She is the author of two books of poetry, Black Peculiar and Conjure.
• Jericho Brown is a poet whose work has won the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award. He is the author of four books of poetry, including The Tradition and The New Testament.
• Claudia Rankine is a poet, essayist, and playwright whose work has won the National Book Critics Circle Award and the Pulitzer Prize. She is the author of five books, including The End of the Alphabet and Citizen: An American Lyric.
• Maggie Nelson is a writer whose work has won the National

What My Mother and I Don't Talk About: Fifteen Writers Break the Silence

by Michele Filgate

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1957 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	289 pages

FREE