Where The Light Is

Acutely aware and quietly honest Heidi Pattees debut collection pf poetry is a marvelous work speaking to the realities of life: its exaltations and sorrows its darkness as well as its light. Poem after mesmerizing poem reveals truth--not only an acknowledgement of pain in the world but also the miracles in small moments the comfort of family and nature and a delight in art which is at once sensual and ethereal of the earth and of something greater. Reading this book is like spending time with a wise and generous friend. I give it my heartfelt and highest recommendation. -Lucy Adkins M.F.A. Author of One Life Shining: Addie Finch Farmwife Two-Toned Dress and co-author of Writing in Community: Say Goodbye to Writers Block and Transform Your Life. These graceful poems reveal truths about the authors childhood family and life. Like a classic ballet the book will leave readers hoping for an encore. -J. Kemper Campbell M.D.Prepare for a boundless adventure of feeling truly feeling what it means to be human. You see Yourself in these pages and cannot fail to be moved with the speed twists and turns of a roller coaster. These pages speak to ALL of us and I couldnt put it down. -Matthew M. Maude J.D.