Canada-based author Rupi Kaur is set to release her third collection of poems titled ‘home body’ on November 17. Published by Simon & Schuster India, the book will cover topics of mental health, family, and relationships among others.
Announcing the collection, Kaur wrote, ‘home body’ is a love letter to the self. I began writing this book at a time I felt completely lost in both my inner and outer world. ‘home body’ is about what broke my heart. and what put it back together. I wrote while fighting a difficult battle with depression and anxiety. I wrote while getting help. I wrote while getting better. i wrote on days I couldn’t make it out of bed. on days I rejoiced in the company of friends. I wrote when I hurt. and when I cried. I wrote when I found laughter again.”
In a separate post, the poet wrote, “There is so much to say. i barely know where to begin. i just know that i’ve been looking forward to this day alllllll year. thank you for alllll your love and support. ‘home body’ is a love letter to us. thank you for always showing up. you are a gift. we rise through the hardships of life together. i love you. (sic)”
On her website, ‘home body’ is described as a “collection of raw, honest conversations with oneself – reminding readers to fill up on love, acceptance, community, family, and embrace change. Illustrated by the author, themes of nature and nurture, light and dark, rest here.”
Kaur had published her first poetry collection ‘milk and honey’ at the age of 21, which sold more than three million copies worldwide. The 27-year-old rose to fame with her short poems and prose which she posted on social media.
