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The Queen of Joyful Things by Amanda Latrenta Crane is about the unexpected death of her 40-year-old husband in 2020. She and her young sons lost him to a sudden cardiac arrest a week before the US went into lock down due to the pandemic. These are narrative poems that are deeply confessional, and this collection delves into grief, unconditional love, and joy in the darkest of times. Part 1 is about the events of what transpired, the ache, the magical thinking. The belief this could not be happening. The wondering of where he is and isn’t. Part 2 is the attempts of peering into the next steps in life. What happens after loss and is there such a thing as moving forward and finding hope? These poems are bold, layered, and unforgettable.
3 reviews for The Queen of Joyful Things
Jessica Liguori –
This is a magnificent book of love, loss, strength and the raw truth of loss. Anyone who’s lost a spouse should read this. It is powerful. A work of art about loss yet the words are full of life.
akshay01 –
Thank you!!
Nicholas Latrenta –
These poems cut to the bone yet warm the heart. They easily can be read in one sitting as you feel yourself on the journey. Even when dealing with grief, it is a pleasure to read.
akshay01 –
Thank you so much for those kind words!
Amanda Rose –
When I opened this book, I had no intention of reading it in one sitting but once I started reading I could not stop. This book is more than a collection of poems, it is a poetry-novel. Amanda takes you on a journey with her through her grief. These poems are honest, they are raw, they cut you to the bone, they are heartbreaking and yet they are joyful. Amanda shows us through these poems that there is joy in the remembrance, of which she is the queen.
akshay01 –
Thank you!!