Why people recommend it
Trauma and Ecstasy by Alex Abraham is a collection of contemporary poetry exploring intense emotional landscapes and artistic expression. On The Book Review podcast episode titled A.O. Scott on the Joy of Close Reading Poetry, broadcast on June 20, 2025, guest Greg Cowles shared several poetry recommendations with the audience, introducing this particular title as his third selection. Greg Cowles explicitly named the collection during the segment, drawing attention to its unique poetic voice and thematic resonance. Later in the same episode, host Gilbert Cruz recapped the various books recommended by the guests, explicitly mentioning the poetry collection once again to ensure listeners caught the title during the wrap-up of the discussion. The inclusion of this book highlighted the episode's broader exploration of modern verse and the joy found in the close reading of contemporary poetry. Both speakers framed the selection as a noteworthy contribution to current poetic literature, offering listeners a compelling entry point into the author's evocative and emotionally charged writing style within the genre.
Who recommended it
- Greg Cowles Recommended
- Gilbert Cruz Recommended
Greg Cowles — 1 mention
“Number three, a book called Ecstasy by Alex Dimmitro.”
Gilbert Cruz — 1 mention
“Ecstasy by Alex Dimmitro,”