{"product_id":"under-the-broom-tree-paperback","title":"Under the Broom Tree - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNatalie Homer\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoems that explore the wilderness in order to find rest and divine providence.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In the story of the prophet Elijah, he must flee his home, and, after an arduous journey, he arrives under a broom tree, where he prays for his own death. But in his sleep, he is touched by an angel who provides food and water. In this moment, the broom tree becomes a symbol for shelter in a barren landscape, a portent of hope and renewal. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Drawing inspiration from this tale, Natalie Homer's debut poetry collection is a trek through the wildernesses of the heart and of the natural world. Exploring the idea of divine providence, Homer finds seams of light opening between forlorn moments and locates, \"Something to run a finger through, \/ something to shine in the ocher light.\" Within these narrow spaces, Homer explores themes of longing, home, family, and self-worth amidst the wondrous backdrop of the American West and the Rust Belt, while integrating a rich mythology of narrative, image, and association. The broom tree, offering the capacity for shade and respite, becomes a source of connection and an inspiration for the collection. It is an invitation to sink deep into the earth and self and feel the roots entwine. \u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNatalie Homer\u003c\/b\u003e's poetry has been published in \u003ci\u003eThe Boiler\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCincinnati Review\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCarolina Quarterly\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBerkeley Poetry Review\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMeridian\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBarnstorm\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Pinch\u003c\/i\u003e, and elsewhere. Originally from Idaho, she now lives in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, where she is a parish administrator of an Episcopal church. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 x 8.4 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 22, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51754970448160,"sku":"9781938769993","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/504dcdaac16dc5c37befa6c794c9ce14.webp?v=1780047320","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/under-the-broom-tree-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}