Throughout the book, Fox uses works by famous and unknown writers to illustrate how poetry sheds light on dark places, and shapes hearts and minds. While the book also contains writing exercises, its strength is that it calls upon writers/readers to root themselves in the beauty, the struggles, and daily life that surrounds them. I found the general view and excerpts of a vast range of poetry the most helpful. It reinforced why I write, the reason I choose the subject matter I choose, and my understanding of who is my audience.
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