Poetry. It's not every book of poetry that includes an Ode to Body Armor. But then, it's not every poet whose experience in academia includes a stint at the police academy. The poems of Sarah Cortez are tough-minded, verbally supple, and often deeply, even explicitly, erotic. And all the fifty poems collected here display her many facets: the street smarts and cool analytic eye of a law-enforcement officer, the unique sensibility and bilingual vocabulary of a proud Mexican American, the linguistic dexterity of a Latin ...
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Poetry. It's not every book of poetry that includes an Ode to Body Armor. But then, it's not every poet whose experience in academia includes a stint at the police academy. The poems of Sarah Cortez are tough-minded, verbally supple, and often deeply, even explicitly, erotic. And all the fifty poems collected here display her many facets: the street smarts and cool analytic eye of a law-enforcement officer, the unique sensibility and bilingual vocabulary of a proud Mexican American, the linguistic dexterity of a Latin teacher, and the frank sensuality of a strong and spirited woman. Surveying fellow officers, friends, criminals, lovers, strangers, and family, Cortez has learned that a bulletproof vest may -- with luck -- protect the body, but protecting the heart from harm is a more mysterious affair. HOW TO UNDRESS A COP is her debut collection and winner of the PEN Texas Literary Award for Poetry.
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Near Fine. First edition. Glossy wrappers. Near fine with small stain on rear cover near bottom edge. Advance Review Copy with publisher's materials laid in and stamp on preliminary page.
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Fine. Advance Review Copy with publisher's materials laid in and stamp on preliminary page. Foreword by Naomi Shihab Nye. Fine in glossy wrappers. Winner of the PEN Texas Literary Award for poetry.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very Good. No Jacket as Issued. BZ4-Am ex-library first edition paperback book SIGNED by Sarah Cortez and Naomi Shihab Nye in very good condition that has library markings (labels, stamping, cardholder, etc. ), light discoloration and shelf wear. Foreword by Naomi Shihab Nye. 8.5"x5.5", 80 pages. Satisfaction Guaranteed.