Many thanks to NetGalley and Little, Brown and Company for gifting me a digital ARC of this wonderful book by Allison Sweet Grant. All opinions expressed in this review are my own - 5 stars!
It would be a rare person today who hasn't been touched by cancer, either personally or through someone they love. Allison Sweet Grant was not even 40, married with 3 children, when diagnosed with breast cancer. Writing was her means of processing, and she has done a huge service to all the rest of us. I'm not typically one who seeks out poems but Sweet Grant is now added to my list of poets that I won't miss whatever they write, like Josie Balka and Maggie Smith. Just like with their books, I will be buying Lump for myself and to give to others. It's beautiful, heartbreaking, full of strength and compassion. Absolutely a must read for all of us.
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