aAshes of Paradisea is a highly notable book of poetry about the trials, tribulations, and ultimate acceptance of life. These poems uniquely and acutely describe the poignancy of lifeas ahazards and natural disasters,a as most of us know it. The poems directly and unapologetically address death, depression, living alone, society, culture, religion, loss, truth, and beauty. They tell the story of all of us – what we hold inside and refuse to let others see. They command our attention and, as you sink deeply into these pages, you will find the themes of universal devastation and joy that unite us all.