Jacqueline Suskin Livres

This is a book about California. Specifically, this first volume is about Northern California, the wet part of the state, the green part, a place where redwoods reign and fog is common. From 2009-2013, Jacqueline Suskin lived in Humboldt County, on the edge of the continent, writing poetry. In this collection, we come to know her as a lover of land, a steward, and an ecstatic earth worshiper. This book is a personal narrative, a selection of formative memories, but most importantly it’s a shared compendium of terrain, an atlas of verse that offers each reader a retreat, and a pathway to access this sacred landscape that provides us with so much.

Exploring the unique landscape of Joshua Tree, this volume delves into the author's deep connection with the desert's stark beauty and spiritual essence. Through her years spent caring for mustangs and goats, Jacqueline Suskin shares personal narratives that reveal the hidden richness of a place often deemed barren. The book highlights the transformative power of silence and solitude, inviting readers to discover the desert's healing gifts and ancient wisdom for those who take the time to truly listen.

Exploring themes of trauma and the complexities of relationships, this collection of poems delves into both adult and childhood experiences. It captures the struggles and joys of human connection, highlighting the effort required for genuine togetherness. Through vivid imagery and emotional depth, the poems invite readers to reflect on the intricacies of love and healing.

Set in sync with the progression of the seasons, A Year in Practice is a program of holistic techniques and journaling prompts to guide the creative seeker all year long. Four seasonally themed chapters keep you connected to natural phases of creative contraction and expansion.