Obit

Discover the poignant collection, Obit, by acclaimed poet Victoria Chang, published in 2020. This remarkable book, spanning 120 pages, has been recognized as one of The New York Times 100 Notable Books of 2020, Time Magazine's 100 Must-Read Books of 2020, and NPR's Best Books of 2020. It was also longlisted for the National Book Award in Poetry and received the Frank Sanchez Book Award.

In Obit, Chang explores the depths of her grief following her mother's passing, choosing not to write traditional elegies. Instead, she channels her sorrow into a series of poetic obituaries, capturing the essence of what has been lost. Through her evocative language, she illustrates "the way memory gets up after someone has died and starts walking," inviting readers to reflect on their own experiences of loss and remembrance. This collection is a profound meditation on love, memory, and the act of letting go.