博客來Dive into the profound world of ＂Portraits of Girls I Never Met,＂ a stirring collection of poetry by Rebecca Rijsdijk. Each piece in this collection is a delicate yet powerful exploration of the human experience, crafted with a rawness that captures the heart and stirs the soul.
About the Book:
In this evocative series of poetic vignettes, Rijsdijk invites readers into intimate moments and fragmented memories of various women and girls, each narrative echoing universal truths about life, love, and loss. From the lingering pain of unspoken words to the silent strength found in solitude, these poems traverse the landscapes of youth, aging, and the continual quest for self within the chaos of the world.
What You’ll Discover:
- Vivid Imagery: Each poem paints a vivid picture, transporting readers to the heart of each experience, whether it’s the cold touch of loneliness or the warm embrace of a remembered love.
- Deep Emotional Resonance: Rijsdijk masterfully captures the nuanced emotions of her subjects, offering a mirror to our own inner worlds and the feelings we too often struggle to voice.
- Universal Themes: The collection delves into the essence of human existence, touching on themes of identity, belonging, change, and the relentless passage of time.
- A Journey of Reflection: As you traverse through the pages, you’ll find yourself on a journey of self-discovery, prompted to reflect on your own life’s portraits and the fleeting moments that define us.
Praise for the Book:
＂Suspended forever in a photograph, the painful aches of life’s journey are both beautiful and harrowing.＂ - Sofia Romualdo
Ideal Readers: ＂Portraits of Girls I Never Met＂ is perfect for anyone who appreciates the beauty and power of poetry to convey the deepest human emotions. It’s a book for the dreamers, the thinkers, and anyone who’s ever felt lost in the crowd, searching for a moment of connection.
About the Author:
Rebecca Rijsdijk is a poet and storyteller whose work is a testament to the human spirit. With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of the complexities of the human heart, Rijsdijk continues to enchant readers with her ability to transform the mundane into the extraordinary.
Embrace the journey through the lives, loves, and losses of women and girls who, though you’ve never met, will feel strikingly familiar. ＂Portraits of Girls I Never Met＂ is not just a book of poetry; it’s an experience that will linger in your mind and stir your soul long after the last page is turned. Add it to your collection today and discover the beauty in our shared human experience.
＂The best portraits are the ones made with empathy. They are the ones that show you something of the inner life of the person portrayed, a glimpse into the worlds that hide behind appearances more easily grasped. This book is a collection of those glimpses, thoughts and feelings given by the hand of a writer who understands what it is like to be human. It’s all there, and it’s painful and beautiful.＂ - Sofia Romualdo’Portraits of Girls I never Met’ is a collection of short stories and poems dealing with loss, love and other growing pains.
