[.ca] A Secret Envy of the Unsaved (ISBN 1550502093)

A Secret Envy of the Unsaved:
Rebecca Frederickson's Secret Envy of the Unsaved is more than a book of poetry. Poignant,touching, covering deeply sensitive subjects it provides a keen insight into the lives and personalities of residents of a small, close-knit northern community in BC. It's a book that begs to be read in one sitting but left handy for re -reading. In the slim volumes's short burst of poems, the author has drawn honest vignettes of outpost life, honing in on every day events and portraits of ordinary people. So skillfully has she woven the poems together that they paint a vivid picture in a few words. Many a noted author of long novels might take note. I loved this book and read into the night until I'd finished it. I'd advise anyone to buy it. It has general interest for all walks of life and is a thought provoking read for everyone.