A review by dillarhonda
Thin Places: Essays from in Between by Jordan Kisner

The eclectic interests of Jordan Kisner are united in their specificity – Texas debutantes modeling Martha Washington, coroners, and Mormon activist mothers to name a few. And while her subject matter may be diverse in topic, her collection Thin Places is unified by a searching intellect and dedication to delving into the broad questions that unite us. How can I find love? How did I come to be here? What will happen after I am gone? Will my life have meaning? I greatly admire her natural curiosity and her openness to sharing uncertainty in her own work. Instead of hiding her brushstrokes, she reveals parts of her process that deepen her own search for meaning and broaden our understanding as a bonus. Of particular note is “Backward Miracle,” which traces the hard work of preparation, only apparent in retrospect, which led Kisner to find a new kind of love.