Hurricanes, Love Affairs, & Other Disasters

Poetry. Latinx Studies. Women’s Studies. Edited by Michaela Mullin. HURRICANES, LOVE AFFAIRS AND OTHER DISASTERS by Susana Praver-Perez is a time capsule of the five-year period from 2016 to 2021, captured in poetry filled with mesmerizing cadence and powerful imagery. Upon opening, be prepared to witness the anguish brought by Hurricane Maria and the damage caused by colonialism, COVID-19, racism, and other injustices. But within, you will also find the gifts of romantic and familial love and the tenderness of a grandmother’s hands. This book weaves a wide range of subjects into a lyrical tapestry wrapped in hope.