Because
- 144 pages
- 6 hours of reading
A gripping verse memoir that offers a compassionate and wrenching account of the author's experience of childhood sexual abuse.
Joshua Mensch Book order
Joshua Mensch is a poet and visual artist whose work delves into the human experience through poetic language. His writing is characterized by a keen insight into emotions and relationships, often tinged with melancholy. As a founding editor of the literary journal B O D Y, he contributes to the literary scene and supports emerging talents. Mensch's poetry resonates with readers through its sincerity and artistic depth.
![Gravitační pole nevyslovitelného = The Gravitational Field of the Inexpressible [grafika, poezie]](https://rezised-images.knhbt.cz/1920x1920/39331676.webp)
- 2020
- 2018
Because: A Lyric Memoir
- 144 pages
- 6 hours of reading
The narrative delves into the devastating impact of adult manipulation and abuse through the eyes of Joshua Mensch, who encounters Don, a charismatic camp director. As Joshua navigates his childhood and adolescence, he recounts the harrowing experiences of sexual and psychological abuse. The memoir's lyrical prose, driven by the recurring motif of "because," crafts a poignant exploration of power dynamics, revealing complex characters and a deeply affecting story that resonates with emotional truth.
