Description

This celebratory anthology explores human connection through forty-four poems carefully curated by the host of the internationally acclaimed Poetry Unbound podcast.

With an observant eye, Padraig O Tuama shares an enlightening meditation on each poem, revealing the ways we relate to each other, the world around us and ourselves.

Blending humour with insight, tension with tenderness, complexity with care, this collection articulates the power of poetry itself; it illuminates aspects of the human condition, particularly the ways we are inextricably linked to each other, and provides inspiration for grounded self-reflection.

44 Poems on Being with Each Other features a remarkable and refreshing range of exceptional poems from around the world including contributions from Wendy Cope, Constantine P. Cavafy, Chen Chen, Joy Harjo, Patricia Smith and many more. It is an anthology that will delight readers just as Padraig’s podcast has done for millions around the world.

Publisher Review

A moment of beauty in a chaotic moment * * NPR * * Essential * * RTE Culture * * Thought-provoking commentary * * Irish Times * * Here is a man on a mission, living out his vocation, true to the calling he has found, with all its complications * * Church Times * * Praise for Poetry Unbound: Mesmerising, magical, deeply moving — ELIF SHAFAK Terrific . . . I have been dipping into this magnificent book with enormous pleasure — STEPHEN FRY A wonderful anthology of poetry filled with fascinating and thought-provoking commentary — WILLIAM SIEGHART Padraig’s perspectives have added so much beauty, wonder and comfort to my life, and I would urge everyone to dive into this deeply rewarding book — CAMILA CABELLO Padraig’s close reading of my “Wonder Woman” poem was a gift. I was and am deeply moved — ADA LIMON A gorgeous book. Each stunning poem has been so lovingly selected by Padraig O Tuama and then shared with so much generosity and care . . . An essential selection for poets and poetry lovers alike — SALENA GODDEN