{"product_id":"solving-for-x-paperback","title":"Solving for X - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMaryfrances Wagner\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSolving for X \u003c\/em\u003ereveals a poet, image by dazzling image, trying to solve the old equation of what makes a life worth living. Textured and quirky in the best way, these poems of lovers, family, and the natural world are full of the beauty of a life well-lived, with all the questions still open. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Catherine Anderson\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003eThe Work of Hands\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn much of \u003cem\u003eSolving for X, \u003c\/em\u003eMaryfrances Wagner focuses on memory, childhood to recent-without the sticky lacquer of nostalgia. In lines that are fresh, precise, and musical, her eye for evocative detail includes the dark as well as the light. She often discovers \"fabulous realities\" within the commonplace. Her empathy, with plants and animals as well as people, keeps her vision free of self-absorption-a refreshing turn from a current trend of poets obsessing on their victimhood. And these poems invite the reader in rather than coyly turning their backs. It's an invitation that offers considerable rewards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e William Trowbridge, author of \u003cem\u003eCall Me Fool\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNietzsche famously said, \"The devil is in the details.\" If that's true, move over Mephisto. In Maryfrances Wagner's new book, \u003cem\u003eSolving for X\u003c\/em\u003e, truth too lies in the details, and Wagner is an expert at telling truth. Honest and unblinking, she tells stories so real they come alive on the page. So clear her vision, so close to the bone, we know for sure we are not among the angelic orders with their harps and halos. There's too much toughness here, too much down-to-earth life, fierce, raw, and uncompromising. A devilishly good read.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlice Friman, author of \u003cem\u003eBlood Weather\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I'm from red sauce, garlic, and fig trees,\" writes Maryfrances Wagner. An Italian world re-created in Kansas City is her childhood, and this informs her rich poetry filled with wry humor and wisdom. She tells stories, describes recipes, weddings, wine club, and family card games. The poet amplifies attractive and accessible moments with original, surprising language. She blends story and song masterfully. \u003cem\u003eSolving for X\u003c\/em\u003e might be my favorite book from this talented writer-so far!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Denise Low, 2007-09 Kansas Poet Laureate, winner Red Mountain Press Editor's Choice Award\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.24 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 11, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47352088297721,"sku":"9781952411977","price":21.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/bXJJMHF1ZC9tRDZxUnpoNXRVb0dMQT09.webp?v=1769805530","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/solving-for-x-paperback","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}