The Map Was Etched in Ash
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Book overview
Some journeys are measured in miles.
Others are measured by who we become along the way.
In this beautifully illustrated collection, Stacey Mataxis Whitlow transforms forests, oceans, deserts, mountains, forgotten roads, and distant shores into poems of memory, resilience, wonder, and belonging. Each destination becomes more than a place. It becomes a landmark.
Accompanied by original graphite illustrations inspired by the author's own travel photographs, The Map Was Etched in Ash unfolds like a well-worn field journal, inviting readers to discover how the places we love and leave continue to shape who we become.
For readers of Mary Oliver, Ada Limón, and Wendell Berry, The Map Was Etched in Ash is a lyrical journey through landscape, memory, and the enduring marks both leave upon us.
About the Creator
Stacey Mataxis Whitlow (SMW)
Welcome to my brain. My daydreams are filled with an unquenchable wanderlust, and an unrequited love affair with words haunts my sleepless nights. I do some of my best work here, my messiest work for sure. Want more? https://a.co/d/0fFk2YMP
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