Wooden Horses is about the juxtaposition of family and work, love and society. Brogan's words highlight different aspects of everyday life and focuses on becoming a father for the first time. Brogan highlights these balances with at times naive, poetic forms that ring with subtle, yet relatable detail. We all must navigate the sometimes complicated waters of relationships and family, but where there is struggle, there is truth. Brogan's words will haunt the reader with familiar ghosts and inspire a fresh understanding.