Proof of Existence

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Proof of Existence (Paperback, 2024, Scapegoat Press)

Paperback, 87 pages

English language

Published April 2, 2024 by Scapegoat Press.

ISBN:
978-0-9791291-7-9
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5 stars (1 review)

“In this fascinating memoir in verse, Phyllis Becker traces the history of her family, described in Around the World of Fitchburg as ‘one of the most prominent Negro families in the late 1800s,’ to the present.” — Gloria Vando

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reviewed Proof of Existence by Phyllis Becker

Phyllis Becker’s Proof of Existence

5 stars

Disclosure: Phyllis Becker and I have been friends for many years.

This is a wonderful collection of poems, with subjects ranging from family history (and its larger context) to personal history (and its larger context). Phyllis nicely balances wry humor with sorrow, indignation, and gratitude. Her use of language is familiar without being dull and lyrical without being pretentious.

Subjects

  • Poetry