Our Personal Gaman
Kawada, Stephanie This anthology of poems depicts the story of our family-which has been dealt a certain deck of cards and is challenged to make choices-and it paints portraits of furry companions and people who have played important roles and who have made an impact in our lives. Weaving a poignant and inspiring story to describe our gaman, a Zen Buddhist term that expresses perseverance and discipline in the face of adversity, this conglomeration of poems aim...