The title is from a line in a poem by Anne Sexton (1928-1974): 'For John, Who Begs Me Not to Enquire Further,' in which she asserts that the "the worst of anyone can be, finally, an accident of
hope." Skorczewski (English, Brandeis U.) relates in chronological order the poet's struggles with mental illness, creativity, and sexuality. The book includes several of Sexton's poems,
excerpts from her therapy sessions, an epilogue shedding light on her relationship with her therapist, and suggested further reading. Annotation �穢2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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