Melding historical, sexual, and political themes, Janet Sylvester creates a map of America that is provocative and moving. Of this stunning collection A. R. Ammons writes, "This strong book will bring you home." "Janet Sylvester's brilliantly time-layered poems take life on her own intricate and original terms. . . . Bracing, heartbreaking, mind-engaging poems -- this book speaks eloquently to our current perplexity, and our perennial desire." -- Eleanor Wilner