A book of Dusty poetry
In her fourth book of poetry, one of Canada’s best-loved poets tells Dusty’s story. In sixty-one poems, Jeanette Lynes re-imagines and reanimates the art, life, and times of Dusty Springfield.
Alternating between playful irreverence and profound compassion, It’s Hard Being Queen paints a compulsively readable portrait of an extraordinary life. Each page is infused with wit, drama, and, of course, music. Jeanette Lynes not only steps into the icon’s shoes—she lives in her skin.
Published by Freehand Books, the book features a poem about yours truly, called “Simon”. I found it an extraordinary & moving experience reading it.
Saturday, 13 September 2008