“[An] important work . . . inspiring its readers to greater human connection and to keep fighting the good fight.”—The RumpusMore
"[Espada is] a bridge between Whitman and Neruda,
a conscientious objector in the war of silence."—Ilan StavansMore
The eighth collection by "the Pablo Neruda of North American authors" (Sandra Cisneros) was a finalist for the 2007 Pulitzer Prize.More
"An astonishing collection of political poetry at its finest."—The Progressive, Favorite Books of 2004More
"Martín Espada ....forges a new poetic language."—Dennis Loy Johnson, Pittsburgh TribuneMore
"Don't let this book pass you by!"—Library JournalMore
"With this fine new collection," says Library Journal, Martín Espada "joins the top ranks of poets anywhere"; in the words of Earl Shorris, he is "well on his way to becoming the Latino poet of his generation."More