{"title":"Lucia Perillo","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by Lucia Perillo, a gifted poet and author renowned for her profound and contemplative writing style. Lucia Perillo drew from her personal experiences and keen observations to craft works that resonated deeply with her readers, providing both insight and introspection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her exceptional works is \u003cem\u003eI've Heard the Vultures Singing\u003c\/em\u003e, a poignant and candid memoir that takes you on a journey through Perillo's life and her courageous battle with multiple sclerosis. In this narrative, she shares her experiences with stunning honesty and a touch of wry humour, offering an unfiltered look into her world. This book belongs to the Biography \u0026amp; Memoir category, demonstrating her skill in bringing personal stories to life with raw emotion and vivid imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLucia Perillo's writing not only captures the struggles and triumphs of the human spirit but also delves into themes of nature, identity, and resilience. Her works are cherished for their ability to evoke introspection and illuminate the complexities of life through beautiful, yet straightforward language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover more of Lucia Perillo's outstanding books in our collection, where each work promises a thought-provoking and intimate reading experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ive-heard-the-vultures-singing-by-lucia-perillo-9781595340580","title":"I've Heard the Vultures Singing","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcclaimed poet and MacArthur Foundation Fellow, Lucia Perillo, a former park ranger who loved to hike the Cascade Mountains alone and prided herself on daring solo skis down the wild slopes of Mount Rainier, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis when she was in her thirties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eI've Heard the Vultures Singing\u003c\/i\u003e is a clear-eyed and brazenly outspoken examination of her life as a person with disabilities. In unwavering and witty prose, and without a trace of self-pity, she contemplates the bitter ironies of being unable to walk, what it's like to experience eros as a sick person, how to lower one's expectations for a wilderness experience, and how to deal with the vagaries of a disease that has no predictable trajectory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMasterfully written, the essays resonate with lovers of literature and nature, and with anyone who has dealt with disadvantages of the body or the hard-luck limitations of ordinary life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46844178628844,"sku":"9781595340580","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27854353482755.jpg?v=1758830330"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/lucia-perillo.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}