Synopses & Reviews
Poet Jacinta V. White visited rural African American churches, from North Carolina to Texas, to learn more about her late father, who like his father was a preacher. Her journey led her to a deeper understanding of not only her father, but of her family and beyond."
Review
"Part meditation, part prayer, and part act of resurrection, White's lush poetry evokes the complex interweaving of ancestry, praise, and everyday interaction that comprise black church life in the South." Laurie F. Maffly-Kipp, author of Setting Down the Sacred Past: African American Race Histories, 1780-1920
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"History, culture, place, space, religion, life, and death intermingle in these powerful, elegant, and rich poems. Whether read as research or simply for pleasure, this engaging collection is bound to transport and inspire you." Patricia Leavy, Ph.D., author of Method Meets Art and Spark
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"White's language is hard-hitting, tender, and cosmic. Her images are sharp and unforgettable. The poems are narrative with a lyrical pulse that pulls the reader deeper into the rural landscape. A must read!" Tyree Daye, author of River Hymns, winner of the 2017 APR/Honickman First Book Prize
About the Author
Jacinta V. White is a teaching artist, poet, and certified corporate trainer and facilitator. In 2001, she founded The Word Project where she works with individuals and groups using art as a catalyst for healing. In 2015, she founded Snapdragon: A Journal of Art & Healing to provide a platform for those to tell their story through poetry, creative nonfiction, and photography. Jacinta’s chapbook, broken ritual, was released by Finishing Line Press in 2012. She is widely published and the recipient of several awards, including the first Press 53 Open Award in Poetry and the Duke Energy Regional Artist Grant from the Arts Council of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County. To read Jacinta’s blog of her journey as it was taking place, and to stay abreast of what’s next, visit www.resurrectingthebones.com