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Great theme for an anthology and seems more fitting than ever these days. Something I think makes this anthology successful is despite it being a bit under 100 pages, there are almost 50 poets addressing this theme and there's a fantastic diversity in how the concept of "Alone Together" is treated, which actually shouldn't surprise. I suspect this could be 10 times bigger and one still wouldn't run out of perspective, commentary, poetry. This collection does a very good job at attacking a show more complex subject though and it's enjoyable in the process which, considering how crazy the world seems these days for so many, is enough of a challenge itself.

I sometimes ask my spouse to read through new books, anthologies, journals, etc., because it's nice to get another perspective on these things in case mine needs some balancing, but what we've discovered is that she has really come to appreciate the Fresh Words journal and the books and anthologies they publish, which counts a lot to me because she's seen a hell of a lot of publications and can be fairly discriminating. If she honestly enjoys these books, well the publisher is doing something right so a recommended anthology that should be of interest to many. show less