In this memoir fusing poetry and academic theory, Concetta Principe reflects on the discipline required to earn a PhD while dealing with a mood disorder. Principe opens up about the barriers to academic success and what it's like to be an older woman pursuing a PhD.

When you can read it: May 15, 2023

Concetta Principe is a poet and scholar. She is the author of the book Stars Need Counting: Essays on Suicide and the poetry collections, Interference and This Real.