A poetry book that doesn't ask you to heal or "move on," just to be as you are.
ADELAIDE, Australia - June 29, 2025 -- Australian poet Rebecca May Smith releases What The Heart Carries: How We Break, How We Mend (Living In Wellness Pty Ltd, 2025), a grief poetry collection resonating deeply with readers worldwide. With raw honesty and lyrical grace, Smith explores loss, love, and the quiet resilience of the human heart—already sparking viral attention for lines like "Grief isn't linear—and neither is this book."
Why This Book Stands Out
In an era of toxic positivity, What The Heart Carries refuses to rush sorrow into closure. Instead, it serves as a gentle companion for readers navigating grief's non-linear path. The book's five sections mirror the stages of loss, inviting readers to:
- "Start where it lands"—skip pages, write in margins, or cling to a single poem.
- Find solace in verses like "You Were Always the Light" and "Part of Everything."
- Access a free companion journal with prompts for reflection.
Author Background
Rebecca May Smith, a South Australia-based poet and storyteller, writes for those who've been told their grief is "too much" or that it should have a completion date. Her words act as a lighthouse in the storm of loss.
Call to Action
- For Journalists & Bloggers
Request a Review Copy via hello@bec.me - For Readers
Purchase your copy at https://www.amazon.com/What-Heart-Carries-Mend-Grief-Everything/dp/1764081900/ - Connect with Rebecca
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