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Size of Your Joy: Poems is a collection about womanhood, motherhood, grief, resilience and the possibility of joy alongside struggle. The listing describes reflections on identity, family relationships, inherited ideas about beauty and shame, and the search for belonging and autonomy.
At a glance
- Explores motherhood and the sometimes contradictory experiences of womanhood.
- Addresses love, grief, longing, identity, self-worth and intergenerational expectations.
- Presents joy as something that can coexist with sorrow and struggle.
Reference price: £13.99
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
View offerAhead of Black FridayExplore the selectionPros and cons
Pros
- The subject matter is clearly signposted for readers seeking poetry about motherhood, identity and emotional complexity.
- At 128 pages, the stated print length gives buyers a concrete indication of the collection's scope.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Central Avenue Poetry |
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| Publication date | 4 Jun. 2026 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 128 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1771684402 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1771684408 |
| Weight listed | 118 g |
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| Dimensions | 13.34 x 1.52 x 20.32 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in poetry about motherhood, womanhood, family relationships and inherited expectations.
- A potential gift for someone drawn to themes of resilience, grief and self-acceptance.
Less suited to
- Readers looking specifically for poetry on topics outside womanhood, motherhood or emotional reflection.
Customer reviews on Amazon
Customer feedback describes the collection as deeply relatable and notes that particular poems can stay with readers after they have put the book down. Feedback also highlights the poetry and readability. For readers drawn to the listed themes of motherhood and identity, that reported connection may matter as much as the collection's short 128-page length. These are reported reader impressions, not a guarantee that every poem will resonate.
Positive themes
- Feedback describes the poetry as relatable and readable.
- Readers are reported to remember specific poems after finishing a reading session.
Frequently asked questions
What themes does Size of Your Joy: Poems explore?
The listing describes poems about motherhood, womanhood, identity, resilience, love, grief, longing, self-worth and joy.
How long is the book?
The listed print length is 128 pages.
Who may appreciate this collection?
It may suit readers looking for poetry about motherhood, family relationships and the complex emotions of womanhood.
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