This is the book for the curious, the dreamers, and the struggler's, those who carry an insatiable urge to grow and the knowledge that life offers more for the fearless explorers of the unknown this book speaks to the aching soul that lives in all of us.
This book won't give you a life boat, but it will show you how to swim. Her poems touch on topics such as longing, lust, toxic love, self-destruction, confusing breakups, abuse, and overcoming it all through finding light in even the darkest of places.ĭevoue's exploration into these topics is relatable to any human struggling to find peace in life's turbulent waters. Soft Thorns is a poetry collection that takes the reader on a journey through a young woman’s lifefrom reckoning with her looks and sexuality to dealing with the trauma of sexual assault, and finally through the highs and lows of young love found and lost. II is a five-chapter collection of long- and short-form poetry accompanied by gorgeous illustrations, this time in collaboration with artist Laura Kline.ĭevoue is not known to shy away from the darkest corners of the human experience in fact, she dives deep into those waters and allows the reader to explore the shared vulnerabilities that all of us face. II is the continuation of author Bridgett Devoue's debut poetry collection Soft Thorns and picks up on her journey of self-discovery and seeking answers to the questions all of our souls inevitably ask. Why does love become abusive? and when does pain become a lesson? knowing that others not only appreciated my work, but also related to it, inspired me to continue to write, finally culminating in my first book, soft thorns.Bridgett Devoue takes you on a journey into the transformative world of love, lust, heartbreak, and abuse, and discovers the steps to finding lessons within pain. i began sharing my work on instagram, and the feedback i received was life changing. the poetry living within these pages tells stories of love, heartbreak, freedom, oppression, sexual assault, sexism, hope and humanity. II' and join us from anywhere for a virtual book signing and discussion. writing became more than an escape: it was healing me. Pre-order a signed copy of Bridgett Devoue's book 'Soft Thorns Vol. after a breakup, job change and a sudden onset of chronic pain, i found myself overwhelmed by life. The poetry living within these pages tells stories of love, heartbreak, freedom, oppression, sexual assault, sexism, hope.
as life went on, i eventually stopped writing, spending the next few years making mistakes & learning, on repeat. i received a standing ovation, and realized that my words could make others cry, not out of sadness, but out of connection. my poem was voted best in the class, and i got to read in front of the entire school. Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing 7 70 0 Summary Soft Thorns is a poetry collection that takes the reader on a journey through a young woman’s lifefrom reckoning with her looks and sexuality to dealing with the trauma of sexual assault, and finally through the highs and lows of young love found and lost. naturally, i was drawn to writing about my darkest, most vulnerable experiences. II is the continuation of author Bridgett Devoues debut poetry collection. my earliest writing memory is from middle school, when we had to write a poem for a class assignment. why does love become abusive and when does pain become a lesson Soft Thorns Vol. Bridgett Devoue shares her raw, human story and the lessons learned from living a life fully.ĪUTHOR: "i've always had the urge to write for as long as i can remember. Soft Thorns is a poetry collection that takes the reader on a journey through a young woman's life-from reckoning with her looks and sexuality to dealing with the trauma of sexual assault, and finally through the highs and lows of young love found and lost. Our darkest times are where we grow the most, so in this book, i share mine, and together we learn how to heal. The poetry living within these pages tells stories of love, heartbreak, freedom, oppression, sexual assault, sexism, hope, and humanity.