Publisher's Synopsis
In Julie Stenton's In the Dream I Jump From a Great Height and Land Safely, readers will find a poetry collection that is both thought-provoking and entertaining. From the joys of love and the pursuit of meaning, to the importance of chicken sandwiches and the beauty in the small, perfect moments of life, Stenton's poems offer a relatable and engaging exploration of what it means to be human.
With its mix of curiousness and humour, this collection will appeal to those who appreciate poetry and those simply looking for a memorable read. Take a leap into Stenton's world and discover the infinite possibilities within.
"There's an innocence to this collection - a beautiful fog of clarity lingering between dream and waking life. Each piece felt like the little splashes of a skimming stone crossing this lovely river of a book. Moments of wonder and memory, the reader airborne with each page turned." - Darby Hudson, author of "A Mountain of Tiny Courages" "Everything Julie creates is exquisite, and this collection is no exception. Julie has the ability to take the reader on a journey through the full contrast of the human experience, while simultaneously inviting them into the mystery of what it means to exist. In "In the Dream I Jump From a Great Height and Land Safely," we are reminded that there is no such thing as an ordinary moment, and that magic exists in the most surprising of places, most especially, ourselves. I couldn't put this work of art down, and I have a sneaking suspicion you won't want to either. (Unless, of course, it's to take a bite of your sandwich.)" - Kristen Hubbard "This is a marvelous collection: you will laugh, you will cry, and you will ponder the deepest questions of existence. And masterfully through it all, Julie Stenton reminds us of the beauty and power of hope. If you read only one book of poetry, I beg you to make it this one." - Caitlin Thomson
