Glad Hand of God Points Backwards

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Exploring the intricate relationship between a young woman and a complex God, this poetry collection delves into themes of ritual, love, and female sexuality while confronting a dark historical backdrop. The poems reflect on survival, assimilation, and intermarriage, intricately linked to the speaker's Jewish identity. With wit and skillful prosody, the collection captures the struggles and triumphs of a teenage girl's coming of age, revealing the nuanced experience of being a Jewish woman in America.