Bring Down the Chandeliers - Paperback

by Tara Hardy (Author)

Bring Down the Chandeliers, where the exploration of trauma, body, and faith intertwines with an insightful inquiry into forgiveness.
Bring Down the Chandeliers converges with a profound and insightful inquiry into the transformative power of forgiveness.

This collection of poems transcends boundaries and resonates deeply, encompassing far more than the experiences of sexual assault survivors. It touches the core of the universal human struggle - the journey to forgive both oneself and others. With each carefully crafted verse, the words transcend the page, igniting a universal resonance.

Immerse yourself in the raw and poignant verses that grace the pages of this literary masterpiece. Feel the weight of each word as it carries within it the potential to mend wounds, uplift spirits, and offer solace to weary souls.
Hardy's collection stands as an emotive testament, a poignant reminder that even in the face of adversity, healing is not only attainable but inevitable. The pages of this collection hold a mirror to your own challenges, reflecting the capacity for growth, renewal, and ultimately, triumph.

Author Biography

Tara Hardy is a working-class, Queer, Femme, chronically ill writer and founder of Bent, a writing institute for LGBTQ people in Seattle. Her most recent book of poems, My, My, My, My, My, won a 2017 Washington State Book Award and explores the links between childhood trauma and chronic illness. She is a former Hugo House Writer in Residence, Seattle Poet Populist, and Hedgebrook alumna. She teaches at Richard Hugo House, Path With Art, and Gay City Arts.