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Do not be afraid dear heart to feel You are worth honoring. You are worth loving. Do you dare look beneath the surface of your heart-to access the stories you've tucked away, the emotions you feel right now? What if you don't like what you see? And what if you do? The Uncovering voices the internal-and perfectly human-struggle, the hidden terrors of low self-worth, and the devastating beauty of honesty. Offered with refreshing courage and candor, these poems guide you to stop hiding-from yourself, in all your beautiful mess-and recognize the darkest parts of yourself only when they are held up to the light. The Uncovering reminds you: - It is okay to be scared when you look at your scars. They aren't beautiful yet-but wait. - What we want, truly, is always beneath the surface of striving. - Life isn't defined by wistfulness and longing but by abandoning all excuses and stepping forward again and again. - We can be mysteries to ourselves, and the journey of catching glimpses can fuel what is most true in us. Whom The Uncovering is perfect for: - Women and men of all ages who feel the weight of personal struggle (shame, self-contempt/low self-esteem, pride, envy, fear) and want to feel less alone. - Teenagers who feel overwhelmed by life's expectations and crave understanding and hope. - Teachers and parents who are excited to discuss poetry in the classroom or at home.

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9781594981203

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"When I read Jennifer Camp's The Uncovering, I was struck by her ability to hold universal truths in images of everyday life. Her poems carry a boldness and simplicity that make it easy to dive in but quickly, you find your feet no longer touching the bottom. I highly recommend this beautiful and poignant collection of poems that is both transcendent and accessible."" -Stephen Roach, author, host of Makers & Mystics podcast, co-founder of The Breath & The Clay creative arts organization Jennifer Camp's poems are like candid confessions that read with cadence and a gentle calm. She tells stories in her stanzas, inviting all to find reflection in her words. This book reads like a tender conversation and will invite you to consider uncovering your own sacred story. -Rachel Marie Kang, author of Let There Be Art and The Matter of Little Losses Jennifer Camp is the perfect person to present to us these emotive and expressive cries of the soul. -Paul J. Pastor, author of Bower Lodge: Poems"

Author Information

Jennifer J. Camp grew up in an almond orchard in Northern California and is the author of Loop: What Women Need to Know and Breathing Eden. She lives south of San Francisco with her husband, Justin, and they have three children.

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