Tishani Doshi
Author of The Pleasure Seekers
About the Author
"We are homesick everywhere," writes Tishani Doshi, "even when we're home." With aching empathy, righteous anger, and rebellious humor, A God at the Door calls on the extraordinary minutiae of nature and humanity to redefine belonging and unveil injustice. In an era of pandemic lockdown and brutal show more politics, these poems make vital space for what must come next-the return of wonder and free movement, and a profound sense of connection to what matters most. From a microscopic cell to flightless birds, to a sumo wrestler and the tree of life, Doshi interrupts the news cycle to pause in grief or delight, to restore power to language. A God at the Door invites the reader on a pilgrimage-one that leads us back to the sacred temple of ourselves. This is an exquisite, generous collection from a poet at the peak of her powers. show less
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- Birthdate
- 1975
- Gender
- female
- Nationality
- India
- Places of residence
- Madras, India
Chennai, India - Education
- Johns Hopkins University
- Occupations
- journalist
dancer
poet - Awards and honors
- Eric Gregory Award (2001)
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- Works
- 14
- Also by
- 6
- Members
- 381
- Popularity
- #63,387
- Rating
- 3.7
- Reviews
- 33
- ISBNs
- 46
- Languages
- 6
Quotes: "The more family reunions I went to, the more I realized it had been my parents' intention all along to create a life that had nothing to do with their own beginnings."
"As a child I used to think the sea had a wall. The idea that it could be limitless was unfathomable."… (more)