The cover lacks the simple beauty of the other two collections Kaur has released to date, but perhaps that has something to do with the comparative ugliness of the subjects addressed. Home Body bursts out of the gate with Kaur putting into words, as best she can, how she was molested at the age of 4, and what effect that had on her going forward. It’s absolutely raw and, if you come away from it without feeling a similar effect yourself, you are a cold, […]
Her words are sharp enough to leave you with your own wounds
Home Body by Rupi Kaur