"In my book, there's a true story of a time I happened upon a beached porpoise on the Pacific coastline of Costa Rica. I put my hands on the creature, looked it in the eye, and felt it die under my palms. Writing that sentence even now makes my eyes sting. Instead of looking away from that moment, I stared into it. Wrote through it. Used it as a portal to all my repressed feelings."
"The first draft that unrolled from my pen was a poem. Seven years later, the final draft that emerged was this wave-like series of lyric essays that all fit underneath the title, MY OCEANS."
"Writing the book gave voice to something inside. For me, reading MY OCEANS was a healing act. Even though you deal with some of the most difficult issues of our time, has writing it given you sanctuary amid the chaos we see today?"
Christina Rivera's 'MY OCEANS' reflects her anger, grief, and love for Earth's ecosystems. The book is inspired by her experiences as a biologist and mother. Rivera recounts a poignant moment with a beached porpoise, which catalyzed her exploration of eco-grief and interbeing. The narrative evolves into a series of lyric essays, emphasizing the need for a care-based society. Rivera's work highlights the significance of matriarchal structures, drawing parallels between orca societies and human experiences, ultimately advocating for a deeper connection with nature.
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