It Must Be a Misunderstanding

A heartbreaking, unforgettable collection by the great Mexican poet Coral Bracho about her mothers Alzheimers, exquisitely translated by the Pulitzer Prizewinning poet Forrest GanderIt Must Be a Misunderstanding is the acclaimed Mexican poet Coral Brachos most personal and emotive collection to date, dedicated to her mother who died of complications from Alzheimers. Remarkably, Bracho, author and daughter, seems to disappear into her own empathic observations as her mother comes clear to us not as a tragic figure, but as a fiery and independent personality. The chemistry between them is vivid, poignant, and unforgettable. As the translator Forrest Gander explains in his introduction, the books force builds as the poems cycle through their sequences from early to late Alzheimerswith non-judgmental affection and compassionate watchfulness.