Boaz's Barley & Other Borrowed Stories

Through a blend of personal experiences and the shared experience of a life lived in connection with others, in Boaz's Barley & Other Borrowed Stories, Christie Beckwith engages readers in a vital dialogue about the basics of the human experience: joy, grief, loss, new beginnings, motherhood, religion, sexuality, and the intersections of these experiences.



It seeks to transform our isolated experiences into understanding, and separateness into awareness. It offers a voice to the unheard, harnessing the power of poetry to convey the complex emotions felt in day-to-day life.



In this powerful collection, you'll find:

A stirring journey through the rawness of the human experienceAn empathetic and authentic examination of personal loss and griefAn exploration of the healing power of expression and acknowledgment in our complex dichotomies.Beautiful artwork and Photography by W.S. Goodman, Megan Menkis, Dustie Dahl, Jessica R. Shirey, and Katie Zeliger to accompany the emotion of each poem

Boaz's Barley & Other Borrowed Stories serves as a mirror reflecting the shared truth of our connectedness, and a window into the lived experiences of those impacted by our existence.



Ideal for readers of contemporary poetry, educators, students, feelers, or anyone committed to becoming a more present and aware human.