Bücher von Nancy Scott

In The Sharing Sheep, delve into a heartwarming journey of four previously self-centered animals, each confronted with their own unique challenge. From a famished sheep to a freezing bird, a stranded ant, and a drowning worm, they all face predicaments that seem insurmountable. But as the story unfolds, these animals discover the transformative power of thinking beyond themselves.Will the sheep find sustenance? Can the bird find warmth? How will the ant find its way to solid ground, and can the worm escape the water's clutches?This beautifully crafted tale promises not only an engrossing adventure but also a timeless lesson on the magic of kindness and collaboration. Perfect for readers of all ages, The Sharing Sheep resonates with its delightful characters, captivating narrative, and a heartwarming message that lingers long after the last page is turned.

From the battles for civil rights and equal rights, to war and its aftermath, to the enduring tragedies of drugs, racism, poverty and disease that play out daily in American cities, to the interior dramas of her life, Nancy Scott opens our eyes through the compassionate lens of her poetry. With a deceptively stoical tone, Down to the Quick reveals a sharp-eyed poet''s sensibility deftly applied to the social realities and cultural shocks of the second half of "the American century." Sander Zulauf, Editor, Journal of New Jersey Poets Nancy Scott''s poems - always precise and polished - reflect her love for language that is alive and charged with meaning. Her work is guided by a moral vision that leads her to understand and empathize with people who are hurt, forgotten, and victimized. After reading her poems we come away with a greater awareness and understanding of our endless human connections. Sam Longmire, Editor, Out of Line Nancy Scott''s Down to the Quick is a powerful collection of poems that evoke images of passion and loss, pain and joy, survival and death. Her book presents vivid, emotionally charged pictures of an era some forty years ago, as well as scenes from present life, dramatic moments made real and meaningful in her skillful conversion of plain-spoken language into wonderful poetry. Poet Jean Hollander''s most recent publication is a verse translation of Dante''s Commedia published by Doubleday.