Elizabeth Poliner (Books)

Elizabeth Poliner Books

Elizabeth Poliner crafts narratives that delve into the complexities of human connection and the search for self. Her fiction and poetry explore deep emotions and everyday experiences with penetrating insight. She focuses on the power of storytelling and the nuances of language to reveal hidden truths about human nature. Her works resonate with honesty and sensitivity.

As Close to Us as Breathing

368 pages
13 hours of reading

3.6(161)Add rating

Vivid, complex, and beautifully written, Elizabeth Poliner's novel, As Close to Us as Breathing, brims with characters who leave an indelible impression on the mind and heart. This moving story of the way one unforgettable family struggles with love and loss shows an uncommon depth of human understanding. Elizabeth Poliner is a wonderful talent and she should be read widely, and again and again. - Edward P. Jones, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Known World