Ceremony for the Choking Ghost

by Karen Finneyfrock

Ceremony for the Choking Ghost is a collection that goes into the depths of grief and its impact on the body, memory, and the world around us. After a haunting silence following the loss of her sister, Karen’s voice returns with a resounding intensity. With each poem, she exorcises her emotions, transforming half of the book into a powerful ritual of healing.

About the Artist

Karen Finneyfrock is the author of two young adult novels and the poetry anthology Courage: Daring Poems for Gutsy Girls. Former Writer-in-Residence at Hugo House in Seattle and teaches for Seattle Arts and Lectures’ Writers-in-the-Schools program.

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