Jill McDonough
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
McDonough's latest collection is fiercely unapologetic, transforming mundane moments into witty and provocative insights that closely examine the flaws in our quick-moving society. Using dark humor, the poems address the impermanence of life and how we should always find reasons to re-evaluate ourselves as empathetic beings over our selfish tendencies.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"In a composition of both compassion for America's unheard voices and contempt for the systems' unjustness, American Treasure chronicles McDonough's personal place within the nation. She considers her work with incarcerated students, her privilege, her womanhood, and the connection she shares with others. Through this exploration, McDonough writes with care about the possibility of a people in a country built on cruelty. Sharp, humorous poems challenge...
Series
Yearbook volume 2003
Publisher
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Pub. Date
c2003
Language
English
