When the Dark Spoke to Me

Name: When the Dark Spoke to Me
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SKU: 9781524873912
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By Christabelle Marbun

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When the Dark Spoke to Me by Christabelle Marbun explores the intersection of poetry and personal reflection, inviting readers into an introspective journey through themes of darkness and illumination. This collection captures the nuanced emotions and unravels significant cultural insights, drawing readers into a profound conversation about understanding and embracing one's inner self. The work is a vibrant exploration of human experience, expressed through evocative and thought-provoking art.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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A profound poetry collection shrouded in tenderness and empathy, created to comfort the growing pains we all experience in life.

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A profound poetry collection shrouded in tenderness and empathy, created to comfort the growing pains we all experience in life.
Teen breakout poet Christabelle Grace Marbun brings her latest collection When the Dark Spoke to Me to life through words wise beyond her years. Her uniquely positive perspective on life, death, and everything in between makes this book equally as comforting as it is compelling. Marbun’s exceptional thoughtfulness is evident in every word she pens––her messages of hope and her effortless optimism are sure to inspire every person who touches this book.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781524873912

Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 November 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Andrews McMeel Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 124.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 290g

Pages: 272

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Arts & Culture Christabelle Marbun LGBTQ+ Non-Fiction Poetry

About the Author

Christabelle Grace Marbun was born and raised in Jakarta, Indonesia and currently resides in California. Christabelle has starred in over 100 movies and was nominated for Best Child Actor in the Citra Award at the Indonesian Film Festival. After writing and self-publishing two poetry collections at just 16 years old, her first book, The Hard Part is Living, hit the #1 Amazon Bestsellers List in Asian Poetry. Christabelle writes about trauma, pain, heartbreak, and healing and, through her art, she has slowly found a way to fall in love with being alive again.

Keep in touch with Christabelle on her social media: @christabellemarbun on Instagram and @confusedchristabelle on TikTok.

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