{"product_id":"9781550654264","title":"Mockingbird","description":"\u003cbr\u003eIn poetry that strikes a delicate balance between candour and lament, \u003ci\u003eMockingbird \u003c\/i\u003etracks the aftershocks of a failed marriage through a variety of self-portraits. Derek Webster’s speakers itemize their regrets and fears while keeping sentimentality in check, the result is a first book of exceptional emotional power. Indeed, the distinctive and nuanced shapes of Webster’s exquisitely controlled lyrics highlight the great achievement of his debut: a clipped, often aphoristic line-making stripped down to cold truths. The struggle isn’t about being yourself, these poems argue, but about deciding which version of yourself to accept—and surviving the decision with equanimity.","brand":"Vehicule Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50096579444976,"sku":"9781550654264","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781550654264","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}