The Universe of Us

Name: The Universe of Us
Brand: Penguin Random House
Availability: InStock
Author: Lang Leav
ISBN: 9780593213193

Author: Lang Leav

Narrator: Lang Leav

Unabridged: 1 hr 10 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Random House Audio

Published: 12/03/2019

Categories: Fiction, Poetry, Australian & Oceanian Poetry, Women Authors

Synopsis

A collection of poetry with a celestial theme written and narrated by bestselling author Lang Leav

Planets, stars, and constellations feature prominently in this beautiful, original poetry collection from Lang Leav. Inspired by the wonders of the universe, the bestselling poetess writes about love and loss, hope and hurt, being lost and found. Lang's poetry encompasses the breadth of emotions we all experience and evokes universal feelings with her skillfully crafted words.

About Lang Leav

Lang Leav is an internationally bestselling author and social media sensation. She is the winner of a Qantas Spirit of Youth Award and coveted Churchill Fellowship. Her books continue to top bestseller charts in bookstores worldwide, and her collection Lullabies was the 2014 winner of the Goodreads Choice award for poetry.

Lang has been featured in various publications, including the Sydney Morning Herald, the Straits Times, the Guardian, and the New York Times. She currently resides in New Zealand with her partner and fellow author Michael Faudet.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Natalie on June 05, 2020

“In many ways, a book is, in itself, a tiny universe. Each page is like a newly formed galaxy, fashioned from a single, pulsing thought. A book travels for days, for years, sometimes for centuries to meet you at an exact point in time.” The above quote perfect describes my feelings about this book. Thi......more

Goodreads review by Emma on April 05, 2017

The Universe of Us is by far my favorite of Lang Leav's books. Maybe because I related to so many of the poems, but it's also so beautiful. I could see an overarching story amidst the smaller stories in each poem. So many emotions were expressed. One of the things I love about poetry is that it port......more

Goodreads review by Beatrice on October 23, 2016

I received an ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I find this better than Lullabies. Lang Leav's love poems are fascinating and beautifully written. Most of it are emotionally stirring and heartfelt. I must admit some of them are repetitive and a little boring. It's still a great go-t......more

Goodreads review by K.T. ♡ on July 20, 2017

“I believe we think more deeply about the universe when we're falling in love. I think the mysterious pull that draws you to another person is identical to the one that moves our eyes upward to the stars.”<...> “In many ways, a book is, in itself, a tiny universe. Each page is like a newly formed ga......more