My Mother's Body

by Marge Piercy

Book Overview

My Mother's Body, Marge Piercy's tenth book of poetry, takes its title from one of her strongest and most moving poems, the climax of a powerful sequence of poems to her mother. Rooted in an honest,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0394729455
• ISBN13: 9780394729459
• Release Date: March 1985
• Publisher: Knopf Publishing Group
• Length: 143 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

Extraordinarily Beautiful Love Poetry

Marge Piercy gives us a rare treat--sharing the poems that she and her husband wrote for their wedding. Poems in "The Chuppah" are among the most beautiful love poems that I ever have encountered. Piercy has made me rethink what marriage means, and how to celebrate all aspects of married life.Her poems about her relationship with her parents are hard to read without weeping. All the mixed feelings that come with challenging parent-adult child relationships shimmer in these poems.Her series of poems about underrated pleasures--sleeping with cats, folding sheets, etc.--make me remember to stop and enjoy the little things in life.Marge Piercy is one of the greatest poets of our time! This collection is not to be missed.

Great Insight!

Marge Piercy's poetry is magnificent and at the same time very realistic! Some would say it's too feminist, but if you ask me it's very true and refreshing. The poems are feeled with energy and rage :o) BUY IT, IT'S REALLY GOOD!!!!!!!!!