St. Peter's B-List: Contemporary Poems Inspired by the Saints

A collection of over one hundred poems by contemporary award-winning poets exploring the saints' humanity—their doubts, struggles, and moments of grace. Featuring Dana Gioia, Mary Karr, Paul Mariani, and emerging voices, these verses reveal how ordinary lives reflect the sacred. From a mother soothing her infant to a burn victim's compassion, the poems illuminate the spiritual dimension of everyday experience without sentimentality or piety. Perfect for readers seeking poetry that bridges the divine and the human.