Thin Skin
Every book of poems tells a poet's life story. Thin Skin tells the story of a poet's troubled life buoyed by her own compassionate acts, a life emboldened by the resiliency her own empathy gives her. Although marked with the indelible blear of many sunless days, Drew Myron's world makes . . .a large leap into a saffron sky.Her lyric poems map the demanding yet potentially rewarding routes people must take . . .the terrain / of this generous world.--Paulann Petersen, Oregon Poet LaureateThis unique volume adds photos and backstory snippets to enhance the understanding of and impact of the five thematic chapters of the collection. Individual poems give the reader some room to roam, but each section is meant to define and convey a particular aspect of the poet s life on the way to her current state of grace. Myron's work admits a lifetime of struggle against a world that rewards boldness. While many can achieve confidence, or at least ease, in something as natural as one deep breath, she has struggled for that same air. This collection confesses a vulnerability that has fostered a proud strength and authentic voice of empathy in its author. Thin Skin exposes the reader to life s harsh elements, but also shows the way to refuge. --Brian Juenemann, Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association--Brian Juenemann, Pacific Northwest Booksellers AssociationThis unique volume adds photos and backstory snippets to enhance the understanding of and impact of the five thematic chapters of the collection. Individual poems give the reader some room to roam, but each section is meant to define and convey a particular aspect of the poet s life on the way to her current state of grace. Myron's work admits a lifetime of struggle against a world that rewards boldness. While many can achieve confidence, or at least ease, in something as natural as one deep breath, she has struggled for that same air. This collection confesses a vulnerability that has fostered a proud strength and authentic voice of empathy in its author. Thin Skin exposes the reader to life s harsh elements, but also shows the way to refuge. --Brian Juenemann, Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association