Ruth never wrote for publication. That fact is revealed in this deeply personal "paint of words" from the first read. Joy and pain, fear and hope, love and loss, anguish and faith are all revealed with a rare and compelling honesty. Underneath it all is Ruth's sometimes playful, sometimes sober, but always winsome spirit. If you love poetry, especially poetry wielded as the only possible means of accurate expression, you will love this book. If you are not experienced with poetry, or generally don't feel a connection with it, you'll find this book quickly accessable, and immediately compelling. |