{"product_id":"under-shadows-of-stars-annie-bien-9781947465206","title":"Under Shadows of Stars","description":"In these poems, Annie Bien does what so few poets are able to do-to tell stories while never being prosaic. There is warmth here, and a simplicity that is never simple. You want to read these poems quickly, almost as one would a novel, but when you slow down each line strikes you for its muscularity, its strength of lyricism, its wonder. \u003cp\u003e Kei Miller, poet and author, Augustown \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e These poems-stylistically very varied-share a rich and compassionate observation of personal and larger history. The poems brim with humour and tenderness for the particulars of life and lives, cherished and sometimes mourned. Illuminating the whole collection is a Buddhist philosophy that is never crudely imposed but permits a wide and gentle view. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Elizabeth Cook, poet and author, Achilles \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Annie Bien's poems are evocative and deeply personal, touching upon themes common to the human condition, of love, loss, family, childhood, and place. Her study of Buddhist philosophy, in particular the concept of emptiness and the illusion-like nature of ultimate reality, have influenced Annie both explicitly (citing and using lines from the famous Samadhiraja Sutra) and implicitly, enabling her to reframe and read afresh life experiences in the context of the agency and freedom such a vast view affords. This is very inspiring. I highly recommend this book of poems. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Geshe Dorji Damdul, Tibet House New Delhi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Annie Bien\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1947465201\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781947465206\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kelsay Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/02\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 46\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.17lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.10d\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie Bien","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48442723467519,"sku":"9781947465206","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_77f8d7b1-30e4-48eb-9a6f-cc932d76d763.jpg?v=1777199332","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/under-shadows-of-stars-annie-bien-9781947465206","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}