a thousand voices whispering

<p><em>a thousand voices whispering</em> is a living archive of memory grief and resilience. It is an intimate chorus of voices carried across oceans and generations. Through poetry that moves like both prayer and testimony Biala transforms family histories of migration trauma and survival into sanctuaries of connection and courage. Immediately personal and collective this collection insists on remembering even when remembering hurts and shows how poetry can document heal and sustain. It is a vital contribution to the literature of diaspora and survival a book that will linger like a song refusing silence.</p><p>- Tshaka Campbell</p><p>Santa Clara County Poet Laureate Emeritus</p><p></p><p>A THOUSAND VOICES WHISPERING by Arlene Biala. Published by Sampaguita Press 2025. </p>