Dear Damage
Dear Damage by Ashley Marie Farmer, published by Sarabande Books in 2022, is a poignant essay collection that explores complex themes surrounding family, gun violence, art, and the American Dream. This edition contains 195 pages and is presented in English, offering readers a deeply personal narrative that begins with a tragic family incident involving her grandparents. The collection employs a variety of voices and formats, creating a multifaceted exploration of the author’s experiences and reflections.
In this collection, Farmer weaves together autobiography, media excerpts, legal documents, and short prose to create a rich tapestry of storytelling. The essays delve into the intricacies of personal memoirs and relationships, providing insight into life stages and the impact of trauma. Readers will find a unique blend of literary styles that contribute to a moving and eye-opening narrative, showcasing Farmer’s distinctive voice and perspective on contemporary issues.
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A harrowing and heartfelt essay collection weaving narratives about family, gun violence, art, and the American Dream.
Two weeks before her grandfather purchased a gun, Ashley Marie Farmer’s grandmother tripped as she walked across their living room. It was a swift accident on an ordinary day: her chin hit the floor; her cervical spine shattered. She asked, “I’m paralyzed, aren’t I?” Later, thinking to put her out of her misery, he kissed his sleeping wife of sixty-three years and shot her in the chest. He tried to shoot himself too, but the weapon broke apart in his hands. He was immediately arrested. This is the scene we are greeted with at the outset of Farmer’s stunning collection of hybrid essays. One of its greatest features is the variety of voices, a kaleidoscopic approach that corrals in autobiography, audio transcripts, media, legal documents, internet comments, short prose pieces, and more. The result is a moving, deeply satisfying, and eye-opening story. Ashley Marie Farmer is a profound writer who is clearly here to stay, her voice a true gift to our times.
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