You Better Be Lightning
You Better Be Lightning by Andrea Gibson is a poetry collection published by Button Poetry in 2021, featuring 128 pages in English. This work presents a queer, political, and feminist perspective, guided by self-reflection and a deep exploration of the human experience. The poems delve into themes of love, illness, and the impact of climate change, offering a close examination of both personal and global issues.
Readers will find that the collection showcases Gibson’s trademark honesty and vulnerability, inviting them to engage with a range of subjects, including grief and loss. The poems reflect on the expansiveness of life, encouraging a connection to both intimate feelings and broader societal concerns. This edition serves as a testament to Gibson’s celebrated voice in contemporary poetry, making it a significant addition to the genre.
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2023 Feathered Quill Book Awards Gold Medal Winner
2022 Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPY) Gold Medal Winner
2022 Over the Rainbow Short List
2021 Goodreads Choice Awards – Best Poetry Book Finalist
2021 Bookshop’s Indie Press Highlights
You Better Be Lightning by Andrea Gibson is a queer, political, and feminist collection guided by self-reflection.
The poems range from close examination of the deeply personal to the vastness of the world, exploring the expansiveness of the human experience from love to illness, from space to climate change, and so much more in between.
One of the most celebrated poets and performers of the last two decades, Andrea Gibson’s trademark honesty and vulnerability are on full display in You Better Be Lightning, welcoming and inviting readers to be just as they are.
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