How to Talk about the Dead
A new collection of poetry by Jeff Newberry
In "How to Talk about the Dead," Jeff Newberry presents a mature and deeply personal collection of poetry that explores the complexities of memory, heritage, and the ways we connect to our past. Inspired by a transformative journey to his family's rural Georgia cemetery, Newberry's poems bridge the gap between the past and the present, inviting readers to contemplate their own personal histories.
The collection, dedicated to his parents, Lang and Ginny, draws from their childhoods as sharecroppers' kids, weaving a narrative that is both accessible and intellectually profound. As one review notes, this is "the work of a poet in full possession of his powers."
Praise for the book
"I could praise each poem in this collection, but the fact is that How to Talk About the Dead is the work of a poet in full possession of his powers. In language that is both spare and hunting, Newberry creates a world I want to spend more time in. Celebrate the strength of these poems and the man who wrote them."
- Redhawk Publications