Available as Hardback
30 January 2025
From the presenter of the Poetry Unbound podcast comes an illuminating anthology exploring human connection through 44 poems
This celebratory anthology explores human connection through forty-four poems carefully curated by the host of the internationally acclaimed Poetry Unbound podcast.
With an observant eye, Pádraig Ó Tuama shares an enlightening meditation on each poem, revealing the ways we relate to each other, the world around us and ourselves.
Blending humour with insight, tension with tenderness, complexity with care, this collection articulates the power of poetry itself; it illuminates aspects of the human condition, particularly the ways we are inextricably linked to each other, and provides inspiration for grounded self-reflection.
44 Poems on Being with Each Other features a remarkable and refreshing range of exceptional poems from around the world including contributions from Wendy Cope, Constantine P. Cavafy, Chen Chen, Joy Harjo, Patricia Smith and many more. It is an anthology that will delight readers just as Pádraig’s podcast has done for millions around the world.
“Praise for Poetry Unbound: Mesmerising, magical, deeply moving”
Elif Shafak
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“Terrific … I have been dipping into this magnificent book with enormous pleasure”
Stephen Fry
“A wonderful anthology of poetry filled with fascinating and thought-provoking commentary”
William Sieghart
“Pádraig’s perspectives have added so much beauty, wonder and comfort to my life, and I would urge everyone to dive into this deeply rewarding book”
Camila Cabello
“Pádraig’s close reading of my “Wonder Woman” poem was a gift. I was and am deeply moved”
Ada LimÓn
Pádraig Ó Tuama
Pádraig Ó Tuama is an Irish poet and theologian. Having worked in conflict resolution for many years, he now presents the podcast Poetry Unbound with On Being studios, which has amassed over thirteen million downloads since its launch in 2020. He splits his time between Belfast and New York City.
@padraigotuama | padraigotuama.com