About Going Home
From Midwest Book Review: " As as study in American ideals and realities, its contrasts are stark and intriguing. As a memoir, it's a strong testimony to the pursuit of these ideas in Richardson's own life and the world around her.... Poetry readers interested in a blend of memoir and literary and social reflection will find Going Home
a compelling read."
From Kirkus:
Compassionate, well-crafted poems that look unflinchingly at loss, grief, and the tides of history.
From Neon: These poems are indeed historical records: moving, difficult, nakedly honest at times. This collection demonstrates the power of poetry to record the internalities which other forms might miss.
About An Everyday Thing
From Kirkus: “ A debut collection that vividly captures both the dreams and despair of blue-collar America….A dazzling work by a deeply intuitive writer.”
From Ethereal Pages:
“the author succeeded in capturing the gut-wrenching emotion that I could only imagine.”
From The Book Connection: “If you are looking for a moving collection of poetry that makes you think, shines the light on the political landscape, and reflects upon coming of age during a challenging time in Ohio’s history, then you’ll wish to grab a copy of An EveryDay Thing.”
From the Book Lover’s Boudoir:
“These poems are spare, focus on large issues, and are more than the sum or their parts.”
From the Readaholic Zone:
“I would like to start out this review by saying how mind-blowing this compilation of poetry is. Never have I read something so creative and atypical.”
From Seven Days, Vermont’s Independent Newspaper. “ But what’s most chilling, especially under Richardson’s steady gaze, is just how easily the extraordinary can be made to feel ordinary.”