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I hadn‘t come across Natasha Tretheway before (sorry. I‘m aware now she was a US poet laureate). In these poems she draws inspiration from paintings of children of black mothers and white fathers, as well as from her own relationship with her father. It‘s striking, powerful writing, that leaves me aware of things I wouldn‘t have seen before.

Fascinating and thought provoking collection of poetry considering the historical, social, and personal realities of being a mixed-race child of a white father. I don‘t read a lot of poetry, but am trying to broaden my exposure, so this was a great introduction to Trethewey. I need to find more of her books.

My Christmas haul of books. Little bit of everything!
Hope everyone has had a lovely holiday however you celebrate.

5/5⭐ I am again in jaw-dropping awe at how Trethewey weaves themes/motifs throughout her collections, to the point that just when you start to forget about them she winds her way back to them in the most impactful way possible. I found especially brilliant the theme and imagery of looking back while trying to move forward, of the intricate relationship between nostalgia, knowledge, and progress. Cannot recommend enough. #NEWTsReadathon2019

Last week's reading, Feb. 5-11. Mini reviews here: https://rosemaryandreadingglasses.com/2017/02/15/last-weeks-reading-february-5-f...

In recognition of #BlackHistoryMonth, we will be sharing books that speak into the African-American experience. First up, THRALL by Natasha Trethewey, a former United States Poet Laureate and current teacher at Emory University. In this collection of poems, she works through what it was like growing up with a black mother and white father in the Deep South.

For #BlackPoetryDay, we're reading this stunning collection by Natasha Trethewey, a United States Poet Laureate. In "Thrall", Trethewey explores prevalent attitudes towards mixed-race people though historical and personal anecdotes. We had the chance to hear her at the Decatur Book Festival this year and she is a beautiful speaker as well. #thereadingwomen