Review of A Fate Unwound Too Soon
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Review of A Fate Unwound Too Soon
[Following is a volunteer review of "A Fate Unwound Too Soon" by anna-karen sorensen.]
A Fate Unwound Too Soon by Anna-Karen Sorensen is a collection of her poetry on her experience working with preterm newborns in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). It includes fifty-seven poems that detail her experiences as a caregiver for vulnerable human life. Love, agony, death, and loss are just a few of the subjects she addresses in her poems.
The addition of images of preterm newborns in the book was a nice touch. We could clearly see their tiny bodies as well as all the cables that were attached to them. It brought their vulnerability to light and made me feel sorry for the newborns and their families. Her writings captured the fear felt by everyone who was near the newborns. The sadness felt when even one baby was lost was clear, as was the tremendous work that goes into keeping those infants alive.
The poem "Rounds at Bed C" piqued my interest. In it, the vital signs of a newborn are given in dry medical language. It did, however, demonstrate the enormous amount of gear and experience required to keep a preterm baby alive. Although some may find it difficult to comprehend, I believe the author was wise to add it. Through her poetry, the author's love for all the newborns could be felt. Taking care of such valuable and fragile lives took a toll on her, as seen through poetry like "Premie Land." As I read this particular poem, I found myself in tears because I could feel the sadness felt by everyone concerned.
There was nothing in this book that I didn't like. The author succeeds in taking us into the world of preterm newborns and the people who fight to keep them alive. The length of the poems varies, making the book simple to read. The author allows us to live vicariously through her experiences by sharing them with us. It's an honor to receive a glimpse into the lives of these vulnerable newborns and their time on this planet, however brief.
I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars because it was a moving description of what it is like to care for premature children. I also did not see any errors in the book, which led me to believe that the editing was superb. It was also interesting to read because of the extensive vocabulary and figures of speech. I would strongly recommend this book to anybody who has a premature child or is interested in learning more about preterm newborns. Poets will have something to look forward to as well, as the poems are stunning. Overall, I had a nice time reading this book.
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A Fate Unwound Too Soon
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A Fate Unwound Too Soon by Anna-Karen Sorensen is a collection of her poetry on her experience working with preterm newborns in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). It includes fifty-seven poems that detail her experiences as a caregiver for vulnerable human life. Love, agony, death, and loss are just a few of the subjects she addresses in her poems.
The addition of images of preterm newborns in the book was a nice touch. We could clearly see their tiny bodies as well as all the cables that were attached to them. It brought their vulnerability to light and made me feel sorry for the newborns and their families. Her writings captured the fear felt by everyone who was near the newborns. The sadness felt when even one baby was lost was clear, as was the tremendous work that goes into keeping those infants alive.
The poem "Rounds at Bed C" piqued my interest. In it, the vital signs of a newborn are given in dry medical language. It did, however, demonstrate the enormous amount of gear and experience required to keep a preterm baby alive. Although some may find it difficult to comprehend, I believe the author was wise to add it. Through her poetry, the author's love for all the newborns could be felt. Taking care of such valuable and fragile lives took a toll on her, as seen through poetry like "Premie Land." As I read this particular poem, I found myself in tears because I could feel the sadness felt by everyone concerned.
There was nothing in this book that I didn't like. The author succeeds in taking us into the world of preterm newborns and the people who fight to keep them alive. The length of the poems varies, making the book simple to read. The author allows us to live vicariously through her experiences by sharing them with us. It's an honor to receive a glimpse into the lives of these vulnerable newborns and their time on this planet, however brief.
I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars because it was a moving description of what it is like to care for premature children. I also did not see any errors in the book, which led me to believe that the editing was superb. It was also interesting to read because of the extensive vocabulary and figures of speech. I would strongly recommend this book to anybody who has a premature child or is interested in learning more about preterm newborns. Poets will have something to look forward to as well, as the poems are stunning. Overall, I had a nice time reading this book.
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A Fate Unwound Too Soon
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