{"product_id":"the-pink-house-of-purple-yam-preserves-other-poems-9781732302532","title":"The Pink House of Purple Yam Preserves \u0026 Other Poems","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Pink House of Purple Yam Preserves \u0026amp; Other Poems\u003c\/em\u003e is a collection of poetry and prose written over a period of 20 years. From Asia to Europe to America, it is a sketch of scenes already vanishing. More importantly, it is about engaging cultures and landscapes, as well as fortified domestic spaces and the lives lived within them.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSteeped in histories and cartographies, Aileen I. Cassinetto's \u003cem\u003eTHE PINK HOUSE OF PURPLE YAM PRESERVES \u0026amp; OTHER POEMS\u003c\/em\u003e transports you into another realm. Lyrical and thoughtful juxtaposition, Cassinetto's poems delve into pasts threading them together into a majestic tapestry. The pink house representing childhood memories and worldly travels. The purple jam or ube as they call it in the Philippines is a delicacy unto its own. Cassinetto's collection comprises of finely crafted poems, prose and essays, which weaves a story of migration into earthly and divine dominions. --\u003cstrong\u003eCristina Querrer\u003c\/strong\u003e, author of \u003cem\u003eBy Astrolabes \u0026amp; Constellations\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Art of Exporting\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the author: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAILEEN I. CASSINETTO\u003c\/strong\u003e is the third Poet Laureate of San Mateo County, the first Asian American appointed to the post, and the author of the poetry collection, \u003cem\u003eTraje de Boda\u003c\/em\u003e, and the chapbooks, \u003cem\u003eThe Art of Salamat\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eB\u0026amp;O Blues\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eTweet\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-11919660\"\u003eAileen I. Cassinetto\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Our Own Voice \u0026amp; Little Dove Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/08\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 94\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.33lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.23d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781732302532\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1732302537\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-POE\"\u003ePoetry\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-POE024000\"\u003eWomen Authors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Our Own Voice \u0026 Little Dove Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44574912970989,"sku":"9781732302532","price":21.33,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/products\/img_68abe503-8115-4701-b6f6-293296febfb1.jpg?v=1701990646","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/the-pink-house-of-purple-yam-preserves-other-poems-9781732302532","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}