June 2020252 pages | ISBN 978-1-989496-14-5 Exploring the landscapes of death and grief, this collection takes the reader through a series of essays, drawn together from twenty-four Canadian writers that reach across different ages, ethnicities and gender identities as they share their thoughts, struggles and journeys relating to death. Be it the meditation on the loss of a beloved dog who once solaced a departed parent, the tragic suicide of a stranger or the deep pain of losing a brother, Locations of Grief is defined by its range of essays exploring all the facets of mourning, and how the places… Read more
June 2020 252 pages | ISBN 978-1-989496-14-5
Exploring the landscapes of death and grief, this collection takes the reader through a series of essays, drawn together from twenty-four Canadian writers that reach across different ages, ethnicities and gender identities as they share their thoughts, struggles and journeys relating to death. Be it the meditation on the loss of a beloved dog who once solaced a departed parent, the tragic suicide of a stranger or the deep pain of losing a brother, Locations of Grief is defined by its range of essays exploring all the facets of mourning, and how the places in our lives can be irreversibly changed by the lingering presence of death.
ALU Springback: Non-Fiction (All Lit Up, 28/10/2020) Catherine's anthology is a notable non-fiction title that All Lit Up want to revisit.
BOOK SHELF: Sue Goyette's latest work delves into vulnerability (Allison Lawlor, The Chronicle Herald, 24/07/2020) "Locations of Grief guides readers through unique journeys to show how different grief can look for everyone and how there is no correct way to grieve. Whether it is a meditation on the loss of a dog, the suicide of a stranger or the deep pain of losing a brother or a partner, the essays bring readers on journeys of sadness, introspection, and healing."
Most Anticipated: Spring 2020 Nonfiction Preview (49th Shelf, 23/01/2020) "Exploring the landscapes of grief and death, [this book] takes the reader through a series of essays, drawn together from 25 Canadian writers reaching across different ages, ethnicities and gender identities as they share their thoughts, struggles and journeys relating to death."
Twenty books you need to know about in Spring 2020 (Deborah Dundas, the Toronto Star, 10/01/2020) "Catherine Owen draws together 24 Canadian writers that reach across different ages, ethnicities and gender identities in the remarkable collection of essays."
Catherine Owen is the author of fifteen collections of poetry and prose. Her latest book of poetry, Dear Ghost, was nominated for the Pat Lowther Award and her most recent picture book for children was shortlisted for the Alberta Literary Award. She sings in the band Doom Cowboy and has four cats. Born and raised in Vancouver, BC, she now lives in a heritage home called Delilah in Edmonton, AB, where she works as an editor and, when back on the coast, in film props.
ALU Springback: Non-Fiction (All Lit Up, 28/10/2020)
Catherine's anthology is a notable non-fiction title that All Lit Up want to revisit.
BOOK SHELF: Sue Goyette's latest work delves into vulnerability (Allison Lawlor, The Chronicle Herald, 24/07/2020)
"Locations of Grief guides readers through unique journeys to show how different grief can look for everyone and how there is no correct way to grieve. Whether it is a meditation on the loss of a dog, the suicide of a stranger or the deep pain of losing a brother or a partner, the essays bring readers on journeys of sadness, introspection, and healing."
Most Anticipated: Spring 2020 Nonfiction Preview (49th Shelf, 23/01/2020)
"Exploring the landscapes of grief and death, [this book] takes the reader through a series of essays, drawn together from 25 Canadian writers reaching across different ages, ethnicities and gender identities as they share their thoughts, struggles and journeys relating to death."
Twenty books you need to know about in Spring 2020 (Deborah Dundas, the Toronto Star, 10/01/2020)
"Catherine Owen draws together 24 Canadian writers that reach across different ages, ethnicities and gender identities in the remarkable collection of essays."
Catherine Owen is the author of fifteen collections of poetry and prose. Her latest book of poetry, Dear Ghost, was nominated for the Pat Lowther Award and her most recent picture book for children was shortlisted for the Alberta Literary Award. She sings in the band Doom Cowboy and has four cats. Born and raised in Vancouver, BC, she now lives in a heritage home called Delilah in Edmonton, AB, where she works as an editor and, when back on the coast, in film props.
