A Country of Marriage: Poems Wendell Berry

This slender book of poems says more in its few words than most authors ever manage to say. Berry's acute perception of the world, clear and conversational voice, and knack for stirring within the reader a vision for making the world better are unparalleled, and nowhere is his ability more apparent than in this collection. My only complaint is that this book leaves you wanting to read more - and there is an easy solution for that. This is the perfect collection to your bookshelf, or as a wedding or anniversary gift. Read it, then read it again.

We bought this as a wedding present for dear friends, but Berry's book has been one of the 'sacred' pieces in our life for four decades. We intended several long sections of it to be read at our marriage 43 years ago -- and were doubly delighted when a friend showed up, not knowing anything about that, with her own beautifully calligraphed version of it for us.This is a particularly graceful edition of the book. Buy it! It'll make you joyful for just being alive.

A great book of poetry for a wedding gift.

A wonderful book of poems-- buy it for someone you know who is about to get married.

One of our greatest living poets, and an amazing man.

I purchased this book entirely because it contains my favorite poem by Berry. Zero.The purchase price was worth it for that masterpiece alone, consider the rest a gift from Berry to you!

Wendell Berry's poetry never ceases to charm. He's as relevant today as ever.

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