Running Wild

<p><em>Running Wild</em> collects Patricia McMillen's sonnets free verse and experimental forms to outline one woman's life and ever-changing perspective: from a 1950's suburban childhood through a harrowing (but privileged) young adulthood to middle age and well within sight of elderhood. Relatable narratives especially for women include surviving childhood marriage (twice!) and infertility treatments; an abortive attempt to form a family with a widower and his reluctant adult children in yet another Chicago suburb; and the continual emotional and intellectual work of being well a smart educated white woman in America right now. Includes award-winning poems Yang Dark Night Smelt Fishing...and many more!</p>