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REVIEW of the poetry collection:

THE SWELLEST WIFE ANYONE EVER HAD

"Wife is a far cry from Vance’s recently revived Hillbilly Elegy as it speaks truth, unvarnished and bathed in the nuances of what makes Appalachia so unique. This is a collection that will speak to readers across generations and geography. Schomberg Kanke’s words bring the times and events of her character, Enid’s, life into focus as an epitome of not only the region, but the country throughout the decades from 1919 through the early 21 st century. Enid’s life, love, disappointments and triumphs mirror the history she lived and the legacy she left. The author’s voice doesn’t assume anything; instead, she reveals each life event as though it were the fragrant petal of a mountain laurel or the bright yellow of a trout lily; bringing to mind the need to plant your roots
deep and hang on. From beginning to end, whether you are 17 or 70, this book will stir your heart and engage your mind as you time travel to simpler times that though they may not have always been kinder, were basically truer..." - M. E. Keyes

Jennifer Shomburg Kanke/Kelsay Books/2024

Jennifer Shomburg Kanke/Kelsay Books/2024