{"product_id":"soft-thorns-9781449496883","title":"Soft Thorns","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSoft Thorns: A Journey Through Pain and Healing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eThe poetry living within these pages tells stories of love, heartbreak, freedom, oppression, sexual assault, sexism, hope, and humanity. Our darkest times are where we grow the most, so in this book, i share mine, and together we learn how to heal.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSoft Thorns\u003c\/i\u003e is a poetry collection that takes the reader on a journey through a young woman's life--from reckoning with her looks and sexuality to dealing with the trauma of sexual assault, and finally through the highs and lows of young love found and lost. Bridgett Devoue shares her raw, human story and the lessons learned from living a life fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes This Poetry Collection Unique\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection stands out for its unflinching honesty and vulnerability. Bridgett Devoue doesn't shy away from difficult topics including sexual assault, sexism, and the complexities of young love. Each poem serves as both a personal testimony and a universal connection point for readers navigating similar experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book addresses multiple themes that resonate with contemporary readers: trauma recovery, self-acceptance, feminine empowerment, and the healing power of vulnerability. Whether you're working through heartbreak, processing past trauma, or seeking connection through shared human experiences, these poems offer both comfort and catharsis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders seeking authentic voices in contemporary poetry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose on a healing journey from trauma or heartbreak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFans of raw, confessional poetry collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGift-givers looking for meaningful, empowering books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYoung adults navigating identity, sexuality, and relationships\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ei've always had the urge to write for as long as i can remember. my earliest writing memory is from middle school, when we had to write a poem for a class assignment. naturally, i was drawn to writing about my darkest, most vulnerable experiences. my poem was voted best in the class, and i got to read in front of the entire school. i received a standing ovation and realized that my words could make others cry, not out of sadness but out of connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eas life went on, i eventually stopped writing, spending the next few years making mistakes \u0026amp; learning, on repeat. after a breakup, job change, and a sudden onset of chronic pain, i found myself overwhelmed by life. writing became more than an escape: it was healing me. i began sharing my work on instagram, and the feedback i received was life changing. knowing that others not only appreciated my work but also related to it inspired me to continue to write, finally culminating in my first book, soft thorns.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andrews McMeel Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680924799250,"sku":"9781449496883","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_28306a7a-23bd-4f71-8307-057f7d315e37.jpg?v=1733945992","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/soft-thorns-9781449496883","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}