It’s the last Tuesday of the month which can only mean one thing… It’s time for another That’s So episode! Today I’m joined by Diana Divine (who you might remember from their interview about their diagnosis of Hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome back in April 2021) and we are discussing Dandelion Heart by Kelly Vincent.
Spoiler alert: we loved it!
Dandelion Heart is a collection of essays and poetry which grapples with disability in an identity-driven world. Exploring powerful themes ranging from body image and self-esteem to sex, relationships, and mental health, author and disability rights advocate, Kelly Vincent, draws on her own experiences as an autistic and physically disabled person.
In this episode we talk about identity, discuss our favourite moments, Diana reveals their love of poetry and I reveal my lack of poetry experience, and we agree that the book is like a nice warm hug.
Get your copy of Dandelion Heart by Kelly Vincent right here: debutbooks.com.au/bookstore/p/dandelion-heart-by-kelly-vincent
I read this book on Kindle, and the link for that is here: amazon.com/dp/B09DFBSLKW/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_SV0YFFFPZ10JMK4THE2M
If you’re interested in hearing more about Diana Divine’s story, make sure you listen to their interview episode right here on That’s So Chronic, and you can find them on Instagram: @dianadivineburlesque
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