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Zero at the Bone: Fifty Entries Against Despair

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Book Synopsis: Christian Wiman braids poetry, memoir, and criticism to create an inspired, career-defining work. Few contemporary writers ask the questions about faith, morality, and God that Christian Wiman does, and even fewer—perhaps none—do so with his urgency and eloquence. Wiman, an award-winning poet and the author of My Bright Abyss, lays the motion of his mind on the page in this genre-defying work, an indivisible blend of poetry, criticism, theology, and searing memoir. As Marilynne Robinson wrote, “[Wiman's] poetry and his scholarship have a purifying urgency that is rare in this world . . . It enables him to say new things in timeless language, so that the reader’s surprise and assent are one and the same.”

Zero at the Bone begins with Wiman’s preoccupation with despair, and through fifty brief pieces, he unravels its seductive appeal. The book is studded with the poetry and prose of writers who inhabit Wiman’s thoughts, and the voices of Wallace Stevens, Lucille Clifton, Emily Dickinson, and others join his own. At its heart and Wiman’s, however, are his family—his young children (who ask their own invaluable questions, like “Why are you a poet? I mean why?”), his wife, and those he grew up with in West Texas. Wiman is the rare thinker who takes up the mantle of our greatest mystics and does so with an honest, profound, and contemporary sensibility. Zero at the Bone is a revelation.

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Are you tired of the same old books that fail to ignite your imagination and leave you feeling empty? Look no further! Zero at the Bone: Fifty Entries Against Despair is a genre-defying masterpiece that will captivate your mind, touch your soul, and leave you asking profound questions about faith, morality, and the existence of a higher power. Written by the talented Christian Wiman, an award-winning poet and author of My Bright Abyss, this book is a unique blend of poetry, memoir, criticism, and searing memoir that is guaranteed to blow your mind.

What sets Zero at the Bone apart from other books in the market is Wiman's unparalleled urgency and eloquence. His poetry and scholarship possess a purifying urgency that is rare in the world of literature. With his timeless language, Wiman takes you on a transformative journey, allowing you to experience new revelations and sentiments. You'll be amazed at how effortlessly he blends his own thoughts and emotions with the prose and poetry of renowned writers such as Wallace Stevens, Lucille Clifton, and Emily Dickinson.

But it's not just the words on the page that make Zero at the Bone exceptional. At its core, this book is a profound exploration of family, love, and personal growth. Wiman delves deep into his own experiences, drawing inspiration and wisdom from his young children who ask invaluable questions, his loving wife, and the people he grew up with in West Texas. With an honest and contemporary sensibility, Wiman shares his innermost thoughts and takes up the mantle of our greatest mystics, offering a fresh perspective on spirituality and life.

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