Falling Leaves: an Interfaith Anthology on the Topic of Consolation and Loss
This poetry collection gathers twenty-three poets considering the topic of consolation and loss. Through their craft the wisdom of traditions are enlivened and re-interpreted. "Ringing with grace, elegance, and power." - Reverend Kathleen Lorenz, All Souls Church DC Contributors include: Jeffrey Banks, Katya Buresh, Regie Cabico, Chris Farago, Stephanie Gemmell, Kira Hall, Laura Hart, W. Luther Jett, Jacqueline Jules, Michele Kay, Brian Leibold, Laura Martin, Susan Meehan, Kim B. Miller, Anna Postelnyak, Bernard Riefner, Dominique Rispoli, Jane Schapiro, Ori Z Soltes, Lori Tsang, Phibby Venable, Walter Weinschenk, and Jon Wood. Falling Leaves is edited by Susan Meehan and Robert Bettmann, and produced with support from the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities and Hazon's Hakhel Jewish Intentional Community Incubator program. Early response to the book from faith and community leaders includes: Arising from a time of unprecedented trauma and loss, this collection of poems sets its