Butcher
Butcher by Natasha Miller, published by Button Poetry on February 23, 2021, is a poignant exploration of love and loss, presented through the lens of grief. This 88-page work delves into the author’s personal experiences following the death of her best friend and brother, Marcus, finding solace in the kitchen. Using the metaphor of a cow’s cuts, Miller examines themes of addiction, family, and tragedy, creating a narrative that is both raw and tender.
Readers will encounter a unique perspective on grief as Miller cleaves the body of a cow into five parts, symbolizing her relationships with family members and social influences. The book reflects on the complexities of loss and the journey of redefining success in the aftermath of profound sorrow. Butcher invites readers to engage with its themes of death, grief, and the intricate dynamics of family, all while showcasing the voice of a woman author navigating her emotional landscape.
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Butcher is a book about love & loss — about being unapologetic and transparent in grief.
Natasha finds an unexpected solace in the kitchen after losing her best friend and brother, Marcus. Here, using the cuts of the cow as a metaphor Miller, explores addiction, family & tragedy.
Butcher takes the body of a cow and cleaves it into 5 parts: envisioning the cuts as relationship with family members and social forces. Her Mother the rib, her Brother the brisket, her queerness as the tongue and cheek.. Butcher is raw and tender. It’s a book that tells the story of a woman who redefined success after losing the most valuable thing to her.
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