Helle Gade

I'm not a big poetry reader. I know little about proper form and style. I only know what moves me, and Helle Gade's words do just that.

My favorite thing about Gade's poetry is the way she captures life with chronic illness. The pain, the mind-melting fatigue, and the isolation, mixed with the hope and perseverance, come through with a special kind of beauty. In these poems, I feel I've found a kindred soul.

This is the author's first book of poetry, and a compelling start to her writing career.… (plus d'informations)

When I read, whether it be a poem, a short story, or a 500-page novel, what I want most is to be moved by the words. Helle Gade has a gift for doing exactly that. Her words paint a startling portrait of emotion. Each poem feels both personal and universal, as we are feeling her pain while looking at a reflection of our own.

I recently discovered Ms. Gade suffers from a chronic illness, and the perspective she offers here is one that resonates deeply with those of us dealing with similar health problems. To me, it feels as if she has given a voice to all the pain and turmoil associated with a lifetime of illness. But you don't need to have ever suffered with a lasting health problem to relate to this collection of poems. Helle Gade's writing goes to the heart of the human condition, which is something we can all relate to.… (plus d'informations)