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Love Is Hard Work: Memorias de Loisaida/Poems
At once a moving personal memoir and a colorful portrait of life in New York's Lower East Side (Loisaida), this masterly collection of poems captures the whirlwind of sights, sounds, celebrations and sorrows of urban life.
In the centerpiece of the book, the poet offers a searing, unsentimental look at himself and his life.
In the centerpiece of the book, the poet offers a searing, unsentimental look at himself and his life.
- GenresPoetry
160 pages, Paperback
First published August 1, 1997
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June 22, 2007
one of the most beautiful books of poetry, on my desktop at all times.
heartfelt, fearless and loving.
heartfelt, fearless and loving.
February 28, 2021
Loved it. So LES.
August 17, 2022
One of my favorite poets. I had the pleasure of meeting him once and had a wonderful conversation with him.
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