Selah Saterstrom est une auteure dont les œuvres plongent dans les profondeurs de la psyché humaine, explorant les relations complexes entre le corps, l'esprit et la réalité. Son écriture se caractérise par une approche non conventionnelle du récit, brisant souvent les structures narratives traditionnelles. Saterstrom utilise des images et un langage évocateurs pour créer des expériences de lecture intenses et immersives. Son travail se concentre sur les thèmes de l'identité, de la mémoire et de la recherche de sens dans un monde souvent chaotique.
Exploring the profound journey of recovery, this book delves into the emotional landscape of life after trauma. It navigates the complexities of pain and healing, offering insights into resilience and the human spirit. Through the lens of a rancher's experiences, it uncovers the uncanny territories that accompany such a harrowing experience, ultimately shedding light on the paths toward reclaiming one's life and identity.
Interweaving visceral, atmospheric prose with historical photographs, images and texts, The Pink Institution traces four generations of Mississippi women from their run-down, post-Civil War plantations to the modern-day trailer parks that house the youngest generations. As the impoverished decay of the Deep South expresses itself through their bloodlines, a new impression of Southern history and heritage emerges. The lyrical gravity and singular style of this unforgettable debut novel will transform the reader in its wake.Selah Saterstrom’s writing has appeared in 3rd Bed and Pitkin Review. She is the editor of Soul Collections, a collection of prose and poetry written by at-risk teenagers in North Carolina. Born in Mississippi in 1974, she now lives in Asheville, North Carolina, where she teaches at Warren Wilson College.