Cacophony of Bone

The author of Thin Places reflects on the isolation she experienced after moving into a secluded Irish cottage just before the 2020 global pandemic. “Ní Dochartaigh’s reflections during this time are powerful and poignant, examining themes of motherhood, death, and time. As she grapples with depression, sobriety, and fertility, ní Dochartaigh parallels the social turbulence and pandemic chaos with the majesty of nature . . . Personal, relatable, and restorative, Cacophony of Bone voices a crucia