Odes to Lithium Poems
Odes to Lithium Poems by Shira Erlichman, published by Alice James Books in 2019, is an illustrated collection that combines poetry and visual art to offer comfort and solidarity to those living with Bipolar Disorder. This debut work presents a unique exploration of the author’s relationship with Lithium, her medication, through inventive and compassionate verse. The poems invite readers into a world filled with humor and unconventional praise, addressing themes of self-acceptance and resilience.
In this collection, Erlichman shares her experiences with a range of vivid imagery, from encounters with her grandmother’s ghost to whimsical moments involving pop culture. The work aims to challenge stigma surrounding mental illness while providing an original perspective on the complexities of healing. With 87 pages of striking language complemented by bold drawings and collages, Odes to Lithium serves as both a personal narrative and a broader commentary on the human experience, particularly within the context of LGBTQ themes and the voices of women authors.
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Captivating poems and visual art seek to bring comfort and solidarity to anyone living with Bipolar Disorder.
In this remarkable debut, Shira Erlichman pens a love letter to Lithium, her medication for Bipolar Disorder. With inventiveness, compassion, and humor, she thrusts us into a world of unconventional praise. From an unexpected encounter with her grandmother’s ghost, to a bubble bath with Bjӧrk, to her plumber’s confession that he, too, has Bipolar, Erlichman buoyantly topples stigma against the mentally ill. These are necessary odes to self-acceptance, resilience, and the jagged path toward healing. With startling language, and accompanied by her bold drawings and collages, she gives us a sparkling, original view into what makes us human.
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