Eli Clare writes at the intersection of disability, queer and trans identities, and social justice. His work explores the complexities of the body, identity, and liberation through a powerful, poetic prose. Clare's writing is marked by a deep understanding of marginalized experiences and a fervent commitment to social change. His essays and poetry offer insightful perspectives on how we can build a more inclusive and equitable world.
Drawing on memoir, history, and theory, Eli Clare complicates the understanding of cure, seeing it as an ideology that serves contradictory purposes-from saving lives to social control-while critiquing cure rhetoric and the drive to cure disabled people through an insistence of the value of disability.
Exploring the interplay of history and identity, this collection delves into embodied experiences over fifteen years, addressing themes such as disability, race, gender transgression, family violence, and sexuality. Through a blend of poetry and prose, it embraces contradiction and repetition, offering a poignant reflection on how our bodies narrate personal and collective stories.