Between a Bird Cage and a Bird House

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Exploring the immigrant experience, Katerina Stoykova's poetry collection delves into the struggles of Eastern European immigrants in America following the fall of the Iron Curtain. Through themes of domestic abuse, loss, and cultural identity, the poems reflect on the complexities of feeling both sheltered and unmoored in a new land. Stoykova's addresses to her partner, America, reveal a blend of gratitude and critical reflection, highlighting the duality of navigating life between two cultures. Her mastery of language offers a fresh perspective on the immigrant journey.