You Better Be Lightning

About You Better Be Lightning

Dive into the critically acclaimed collection, You Better Be Lightning by Andrea Gibson, a powerful and introspective journey through queer, political, and feminist landscapes. This celebrated work, a Gold Medal winner at the Feathered Quill Book Awards and Independent Publisher Book Awards, invites readers into a world of profound self-reflection. Gibson masterfully navigates the expansive human experience, from the intimate depths of personal love and illness to the vastness of global concerns like climate change, all while maintaining their signature honesty and vulnerability.

Andrea Gibson, one of the most revered poets and performers of our time, crafts poems that are bold, bright, and brimming with heart. As one bookseller noted, this collection isn't afraid to be silly, extravagant, chaotic, and sincere all at once, showcasing Gibson's incredible storytelling ability. Readers are welcomed to engage with themes of identity, social justice, and the complexities of modern life, finding solace and challenge within its pages. This collection is a testament to the power of poetry to explore both the deeply personal and the universally resonant.

Key Details

• Author: Andrea Gibson
• Publisher: Button Poetry
• Format: Paperback, 128 pages
• Language: English
• Published: 2021
• ISBN: 9781943735990

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