{"product_id":"bitter-elixir-9781724944474","title":"Bitter Elixir","description":"\u003cp\u003eBitter Elixir: the poetry debut of a young Bay Area female, grappling with... \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Mysticism\/God \u003cbr\u003e 2. Social Injustice \u003cbr\u003e 3. Mental Illness \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis poetry chapbook (a 26-minute read) is a futuristic exploration of the painful scope of life, and the pleasant soothing realities of internal peace. APL is uniquely perceptive and a little bit harsh, bringing light to otherwise unbreachable topics. Bitter Elixir asks you to delight in defiance, and be brave. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e The collection contains seven 'brevity' poems and ten full-length poems. Each poem is stylistically unique. 'YOU are the Grim Reaper' on pages 9 - 15 includes outside references to contemporary news articles. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Look to the formal reviews by three well-regarded authors for further description of APL's powerful debut. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e All original graphics, design, and formatting production by APL. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Createspace Independent Publishing Platform","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51298599076114,"sku":"9781724944474","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_dea4c57a-3f99-4091-9de3-e1798b3fd0f3.jpg?v=1747829241","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/bitter-elixir-9781724944474","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}