Down to the Quick

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Through a compassionate lens, Nancy Scott's poetry addresses the struggles of civil rights, war, and the persistent issues of drugs, racism, poverty, and disease in American cities. The collection captures the interior dramas of her life while presenting a stoical yet insightful perspective on the social realities and cultural upheavals of the latter half of the 20th century. With sharp observations, Scott invites readers to confront the complexities and tragedies of contemporary American life.