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This is a poignant collection of essays which speak to many subjects relating to the author's own life experience. Covering topics from the author's childhood growing up in Haiti, to the Covid-19 pandemic, these essays will leave you thinking and contemplating relationships between the individual and the world.
I really enjoyed the essays which weaved the authors experiences with famous writers. Each section for each author felt like the reader obtained an even more intimate understanding of the Danticat's writing relationship with each of these influences.

A fantastic and moving collection of essays. Particular favorites were the sweetness of the preface "We're Alone," the numerous important chapters on contemporary Haitian history and politics, and especially the literary tribute to Toni Morrison "They Are Waiting in the Hills." Danticat's essays contain the signature poetic insights found throughout her fiction. I'm excited to add this to my collection of her writing.

A collection of essays including ones on the most recent natural disasters in Haiti, the assassination of Haiti’s president and the kidnapping of missionaries in the country and loss, in general.

A quiet, contemplative book. Definitely not a feel good book, but I liked it. Always the best for a good look at Haiti, past and present.