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Pessimism is for Lightweights: 13 Pieces of Courage and Resistance by Salena Godden

suebarsby's review

5.0

Salena Godden is a splendid poet - a performance poet but like the best, she is so powerful on the printed page too. This collection, published by Rough Trade books, is an inspirational series of poems dedicated to angry people, people who are fighting to save something, fighting to be heard, to be connected to a place, to other people. It offers hope, resistance, courage and love. It's a perfect little gift for anyone needing a pep talk, a boost to their resilience and a hug to say keep going. We're on the side of the angels.