Amy Berkowitz crafts evocative prose that delves into the complex interplay of chronic pain and trauma. Her work is characterized by a lyrical essayistic style, exploring the profound ways the body and mind navigate enduring suffering. Berkowitz's writing offers a powerful and introspective examination of lived experience. She pushes the boundaries of personal narrative to illuminate universal aspects of human resilience.
Tender Points is a narrative fractured by trauma. Named after the diagnostic criteria for fibromyalgia, the book-length lyric essay explores sexual violence, chronic pain, and patriarchy through lived experience and pop culture.First published in 2015, this new edition includes an afterword by the author.