Zero at the Bone
2023 book by Christian Wiman
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Zero at the Bone: Fifty Entries Against Despair is a 2023 book by Christian Wiman.
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| Author | Christian Wiman |
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| Publisher | Farrar, Straus and Giroux |
Publication date | December 5, 2023 |
| ISBN | 9780374603458 |
Synopsis
Publication history
Zero at the Bone was published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux on December 5, 2023.[1]
Reception
The New York Times described the book as being a good introduction to Wiman's work and praised the various essays for blending narrative memoir sections with poetry.[1] Publishers Weekly praised Wiman's prose and his examination of Christianity, describing the book as being a "gorgeous ode to the power of poetry."[2] Booklist was also positive and praised Wiman for tackling a variety of concepts within the book, noting that the essays were about themes as diverse as religion, cancer, and animal rights.[3] Shelf Awareness positively described the book as being "full of compassion."[4]