Charred

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7.99
book_author_name: 
Andreena Leeanne
book_type: 
Paperback
publisher: 
Team Angelica Publishing
published_date: 
11/10/2020
isbn: 
9781916356122
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Books > Poetry, Drama & Criticism > Poetry > Individual poets
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Andreena Leeanne|Paperback|Team Angelica Publishing|11/10/2020
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9781916356122
Book Description: 
Shortlisted for the Polari First Book Prize 2021 Think of me as a piece of charred wood. - Andreena Leeanne There is strong correlation between childhood trauma and mental health issues. I suffer with PTSD and depression, and use poetry to write honestly about the multitude of issues I have experienced in my 39 years. I have found writing to be hugely therapeutic. While I recognize the value of professional therapy, my poetry has helped me to come to terms with some of these issues. If they're not already doing so, I hope to inspire the readers of this book to speak and write their truth. We don’t have to be qualified writers to write down how we feel – honesty is the only qualification for this kind of work – and we don’t have to share it unless we want to. This collection is called Charred. Think of a piece of wood that has been exposed to the flames. You may think of it as damaged – and it’s true it has been burnt and blackened – but it is still resilient, and much stronger after going through this process.

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