she asked me what it felt like –
to feel at home in my body.
‘like breathing underwater
like having sunlight for bones
like an ocean for a heart
and chamomile tea for blood.’
With these words and more, Emory Hall’s debut poetry collection follows the anatomy of a river, swelling with loss and grief, and dances with the sacred waters of transformation and motherhood.
Full of magic and deep emotion, Made of Rivers will wash anew those who come to it, uncovering hidden corners of the self. It draws upon Emory’s wellspring of experiences, hardships, triumphs and revelations.
Emory’s work sheds light on vital themes of the feminine, healing and self-care, offers solace to those navigating profound loss and strikes a chord with mothers, both seasoned and new, who find their own journey mirrored in the pages of her poetry.
‘I am blown away by the magic of Made of Rivers and Emory Hall. Emory’s words have a way of piercing right through the heart [...] This collection will live on my nightstand for a long time.’ – Jordan Younger, author, podcast host and creator of The Balanced Blond
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"“I am blown away by the magic of Made of Rivers and Emory Hall. Emory's words have a way of piercing right through the heart, helping us realize so much of what is felt but cannot easily be put into words. The beauty and grace with which she writes about everything from birth to grief, loss to love, is palpable. This collection will live on my nightstand for a long time."
— Jordan Younger, author, podcast host, and creator of The Balanced Blonde
“Emory’s poetry is breathtakingly exquisite, a window into the heart. I found resonance, love, and beauty on every page.
— Maggie Doyne, author of Between the Mountain and the Sky“Reading Made of Rivers felt like coming up for air and reminded me why poetry is vital to our world. Emory Hall tenderly offers comfort and wisdom for even the most challenging experiences: love, loss and everything in between. You can feel her heart in every piece. I will return to this collection again and again.
— Allie Michelle, author of The Rose that Blooms in the Night “Like sunlight pouring into your eyes when you emerge from a dark room. Emory's poems are quietly blinding. Luminous. Here, clear water meets fire. The broken heart grows big enough to contain the whole world. And praise it.“Made of Rivers is a love letter from the deep sea of Hall's heart to you-a necessary invitation to meet yourself where your heart is, and a testament of the magic that arises when you do.
— Chris Ferreiras, author of The Sun Underground“The words in this book are so tender and sublime, feelings and expressions of reverence and sophistication, alive with the very soul of poetry. Emory has created a remarkable collection of words from her heart-hive that buzz with feminine warmth, honesty, and depth.
— Vanja Vukelic, artist and founder, Merakilabbe“An incredibly gorgeous and thoughtful collection of poetry. Made of Rivers is delicate, raw, intimate, and wise. Emory's words are steeped in truth and beauty, putting words and feelings to so many emotions that often cannot be described. Each piece burrowing deep into your heart, comforting like an old familiar friend.
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