Shame Is an Ocean I Swim Across: Poems by Mary Lambert

Name: Shame Is an Ocean I Swim Across: Poems by Mary Lambert
Brand: Macmillan Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Mary Lambert
ISBN: 9781250236661

Author: Mary Lambert

Narrator: Mary Lambert

Unabridged: 2 hr 35 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Macmillan Audio

Published: 10/23/2018

Categories: Fiction, Poetry, American Poetry, Lgbtq+, Women Authors

Synopsis

Shame Is an Ocean I Swim Across is read by Mary Lambert and includes original music exclusive to the audiobook.

Beautiful and brutally honest, Mary Lambert's poetry is a beacon to anyone who's ever been knocked down—and picked themselves up again. In verse that deals with sexual assault, mental illness, and body acceptance, Ms. Lambert emerges as an important new voice in poetry, providing strength and resilience even in the darkest of times.

About Mary Lambert

Mary Lambert is a multifaceted artist—a singer, songwriter, musician, and poet. Along with Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, she is the talent behind the incredible Grammy-nominated single "Same Love." A mental health advocate and LGBTQ activist, Mary lives in Seattle, Washington.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Whitney on April 20, 2019

This book was splendid and honest and even evoked tears. It's not my new favorite collection, but its discussion of being fat--just one part of such a diverse collection--really spoke to me. I also really enjoyed her writing about sexual assault and mental health and fame, but I most closely related......more

Goodreads review by TK on April 10, 2019

AKA three hours of me sobbing......more

Goodreads review by anna on June 02, 2019

anyway, the audiobook for this is absolutely gorgeous tw: incest, childhood sexual abuse, rape, attempted suicide, fatphobia......more

Goodreads review by Mariah on May 30, 2019

We spend our days in this macabre waltz That because millions of people would break their legs to stand on a stage like this That it is somehow not okay to cry The thing about this type of poetry is it either hits home and shatters you or it is just sort of blah and you forget it as soon as you turn th......more

Goodreads review by Amber on December 31, 2018

Brought in by the beautiful cover and title, didn't know she was also a musician. ("She Keeps Me Warm") I think there is a lot to be said about opening yourself up, and writing this candidly, but man, I didn't really attach to any of these poems. The cover title is the most beautiful, lyrical thing a......more