by Rupi Kaur
First published 2020
Rupi Kaur returns home, seeking solace and self-discovery in the quiet moments of everyday life. Through lyrical verse, she unpacks the emotional baggage of past relationships, the ache of loneliness, and the universal desire for belonging. Readers join Kaur as she tenderly tends to her inner garden, unearthing the roots of her identity and learning to find comfort in the most ordinary of spaces. Intimate and introspective, "Home Body" is a poetic meditation on the power of solitude to heal, restore, and cultivate a profound sense of self.
Genres: contemporary, poetry, 21st-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, lyrical
Tropes: introspective, self-reflection
192 pages · Paperback · SIMON SCHUSTER