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Poems on the Art of Disappearance is a touching journey told through the experiences of Dorothy's Place founder, Robert Smith, whose empathy for the suffering of other human beings strikes to the reader's heart, evoking a deep understanding of the people, place, and circumstance of disenfranchisement. Introduction by artist and philosopher David Ligare.

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Robert Daniel Smith, was born and raised in Salinas, California. A 1971 graduate of North Salinas High School, he went on to join the Catholic Worker Movement and founded Dorothy's Place Hospitality Center, the Franciscan Workers, and with his wife Michelle, the intentional community Companions of the Way in Salinas. He served at Dorothy's Place for thirty years: as friend to the homeless, cook, dishwasher, spiritual guide, street-sweeper, fundraiser, and of least importance, Director . Through it all, he has always been a writer and a poet. Currently residing in Wisconsin (near the Twin Cities) with Michelle, a Public-School Montessori educator, and their twin sons and daughter. For more information about Robert Daniel Smith and his writings, please visit: www.theburninghand.com

"Robert Daniel Smith, was born and raised in Salinas, California. A 1971 graduate of North Salinas High School, he went on to join the Catholic Worker Movement and founded Dorothy's Place Hospitality Center, the Franciscan Workers, and with his wife Michelle, the intentional community ""Companions of the Way"" in Salinas. He served at Dorothy's Place for thirty years: as friend to the homeless, cook, dishwasher, spiritual guide, street-sweeper, fundraiser, and of least importance, ""Director"". Through it all, he has always been a writer and a poet. Currently residing in Wisconsin (near the Twin Cities) with Michelle, a Public-School Montessori educator, and their twin sons and daughter. For more information about Robert Daniel Smith and his writings, please visit: www.theburninghand.com"

Robert Daniel Smith, was born and raised in Salinas, California. A 1971 graduate of North Salinas High School, he went on to join the Catholic Worker Movement and founded Dorothy's Place Hospitality Center, the Franciscan Workers, and with his wife Michelle, the intentional community ""Companions of the Way"" in Salinas. He served at Dorothy's Place for thirty years: as friend to the homeless, cook, dishwasher, spiritual guide, street-sweeper, fundraiser, and of least importance, ""Director"". Through it all, he has always been a writer and a poet. Currently residing in Wisconsin (near the Twin Cities) with Michelle, a Public-School Montessori educator, and their twin sons and daughter. For more information about Robert Daniel Smith and his writings, please visit: www.theburninghand.com

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j David Ligare is a contemporary Neo-Classic American Artist whose paintings are exhibited and collected throughout the world. Kenny King is a professional artist and photographer originally from Salinas, currently residing in Los Angeles California.

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