Kaleidoscopic curiosity, powerfully kinesthetic language, and an encompassing compassion range in this abundant collection, in which personal and public realms serve as equal alembics for the distillation of bothmateria and light."-Jane Hirshfield"Rich is a traveler and an observant one at that, with a keen attention to detail and a wonderful ear. These poems are a delight."-Library Journal " | The Alchemist's Kitchen by Susan Rich, Paperback | Indigo Chapters