Familiar Roots: Tending to Healing Through Poetry

The way your life unfolds is partly within your control. But often the generational patterns that keep us stuck are hard to break. So, what have you done to arrive at where you are today?

In her debut poetry chapbook, Familiar Roots, Brenda Umaña explores the subtle yet powerful question, "Who am I?" by first turning her curious gaze toward the generation before her.

The poem Mother's Womb sets the stage - the place where all of our stories begin. Through her bi-cultural lens, Brenda shares the various stages of self-discovery, love, belonging, and dignity. With each phase a new awareness awakens.

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Familiar Roots: Tending to Healing Through Poetry

The way your life unfolds is partly within your control. But often the generational patterns that keep us stuck are hard to break. So, what have you done to arrive at where you are today?

In her debut poetry chapbook, Familiar Roots, Brenda Umaña explores the subtle yet powerful question, "Who am I?" by first turning her curious gaze toward the generation before her.

The poem Mother's Womb sets the stage - the place where all of our stories begin. Through her bi-cultural lens, Brenda shares the various stages of self-discovery, love, belonging, and dignity. With each phase a new awareness awakens.

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Familiar Roots: Tending to Healing Through Poetry

Familiar Roots: Tending to Healing Through Poetry

by Brenda Umaïa
Familiar Roots: Tending to Healing Through Poetry

Familiar Roots: Tending to Healing Through Poetry

by Brenda Umaïa

Overview

The way your life unfolds is partly within your control. But often the generational patterns that keep us stuck are hard to break. So, what have you done to arrive at where you are today?

In her debut poetry chapbook, Familiar Roots, Brenda Umaña explores the subtle yet powerful question, "Who am I?" by first turning her curious gaze toward the generation before her.

The poem Mother's Womb sets the stage - the place where all of our stories begin. Through her bi-cultural lens, Brenda shares the various stages of self-discovery, love, belonging, and dignity. With each phase a new awareness awakens.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9798218528171
Publisher: Brenda Umana
Publication date: 04/04/2025
Pages: 40
Product dimensions: 5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.08(d)

About the Author

Brenda Umaña's work as a writer has been influenced by her bi-cultural perspective, and spirit of exploration. Born and raised in Los Angeles, she is a highly acclaimed yoga and meditation educator with over a decade of experience supporting others to find balance. Grounded in compassion and honesty, Brenda's approach transcends into her writing. She now resides in Chicago, IL with her husband.
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