Review: concussion, baby by Ellen Chang-Richardson (A Chapbook)

A rapid review by Shawna Butler

In concussion, baby, Ellen Chang-Richardson excavates the realities of living with traumatic brain injuries and post-concussion syndrome. 

I was intrigued by the various concrete forms for the poems and loved how the shapes accentuated the meaning. Having had a concussion, it was very relatable, but anyone would enjoy the excellent poetry.

concussion, baby is full of imaginative, beautiful writing and playful imagery. Ellen Chang-Richardson is a true artist. Their poetry will make you think, but more importantly how it will make you feel. Read it, absorb it, and reflect upon it. 

What a great chapbook!

This chapbook is available through Apt. 9 Press. (Photos courtesy of the Apt. 9 web page)

About the Author

Ellen Chang-Richardson is an award-winning poet of Taiwanese and Chinese Cambodian descent whose multi-genre writing has appeared in Augur, The Ex-Puritan, Grain, Plenitude, Watch Your Head and more.

About the Reviewer

Shawna Butler is a mother and a retired athlete and fitness professional. She currently works in the Skincare industry with Drunk Elephant. She enjoys watching baseball and reading anything about sports, fashion, poetry and biographies in her spare time. She likes to travel anywhere warm and sunny. Shawna has a BBA from Mount Saint Vincent University and lives in Paradise, Newfoundland.