Rift (University of Arkansas Press Poetry Series)

Ms. Helfgot-Hyett writes what she feels and observes in very easy to read and understand poetry. She writes with honesty about her life, family, difficulties, and personal feelings.

I have never read another book of poetry the way I read Rift--it is gripping in its honesty, lean and lyrical--thoroughly crafted. After tearing through it on first reading, I have read and re-read these poems and appreciate their depth and intelligence more each time. Any woman who has been divorced will resonate with these poems.