Phantompains

This book has given me a new appreciation for poetry. Although I will never be able to fully comprehend what it was like for the author to go through such a life changing event, this collection of poetry has provided me with insight into how the author deeply feels in nealry every moment of their jo......more

Phantompains is a stunning collection of poetry and I'm so grateful I stumbled across it. Therese Estacion writes autobiographical poems about her experience developing a severe systemic infection resulting in the removal of both legs, several fingers, and her reproductive organs. The poetry section......more

I said yes, to have dinner with someone I had never met before. A travelling writer who was looking for the company of fellow writers. This was the first time I met Terese. We both said yes to dine with a stranger. For me, this would have been out of my comfort zone, but this time it felt right. Tere......more

A moving, highly relatable #ownvoices poetry collection about a Filipino Canadian woman who loses some of her fingers and her lower legs due to a debilitating disease. Great on audio and highly recommended for anyone looking to better understand the life of someone who has had a hysterectomy or lost......more

Disclaimer: The author is a friend and a lovely person in general , and while I don't think that biases me significantly - especially for poetry, see below! - I think it is only fair to disclose. I don't feel super qualified to review poetry - I read it sporadically and I enjoy it, but even when I st......more