Arrangements in Blue : Notes on Love and Making a Life
(Author) Amy KeyIs it possible life without romantic love isn't so bad? An essential memoir about building life on your own terms 'Marks an important shift in ideas about intimacy' OBSERVER 'The harbinger of real talent' SUNDAY TIMES 'A tender, subversive study of love' NEW STATESMAN When poet Amy Key was growing up, she looked forward to a life shaped by romance, fuelled by desire, longing and the conventional markers of success that come when you share a life with another person. But that didn't happen for her. Now in her forties, she sets out to explore the realities of a life lived in the absence of romantic love. Using Joni Mitchell's seminal album Blue - which shaped Key's expectations of love - as an anchor, Arrangements in Blue elegantly honours a life lived completely by, and for, oneself. Building a home, travelling alone, choosing whether to be a mother, recognising her own milestones, learning the limits of self-care and the expansive potential of self-friendship, Key uncovers the many forms of connection and care that often go unnoticed. With profound candour and intimacy, Arrangements in Blue explores the painful feelings we are usually too ashamed to discuss: loneliness, envy, grief and failure. The result is a book which inspires us to live and love more honestly. 5* READER REVIEWS: 'It broke and mended my heart simultaneously' 'Stunning, honest, touching' 'An astonishing work, brilliantly written'
Amy Key
Amy Key is a British poet known for her unique and evocative style. She has published two collections of poetry, "Luxury of the Dispossessed" and "Island of the Mad." Key's writing often explores themes of identity, memory, and the natural world with a focus on the complexity of human emotions. Her work is characterized by its lyrical language, vivid imagery, and keen observation of the world around her. Key's contributions to contemporary poetry have been widely recognized for their depth and originality, establishing her as a significant voice in the literary landscape. Her most famous work, "Luxury of the Dispossessed," has garnered critical acclaim for its poignant exploration of loss and longing.