Pachamama Doesn't Take Sides

By Michael Jack Simkin

There is a sense of urgency in Pachamama Doesn't Take Sides, Michael Jack Simkin's first collection of poetry, published under his own name. His words describe with candour and compassion how childhood trauma persists in adulthood. He sketches with precision the process of our divorce from nature and our longing to return to the source. Along the way, he illuminates some of the paradoxes of the Israeli condition, with a biting sense of irony.

Simkin explains his motives behind the collection: “Writing is meant to result in greater self-awareness - time will tell if it has worked. If not, at least I've blown off some steam and satisfied some of my ongoing need for recognition.”

• Language: English
• Publisher: Michael Jack Simkin
• Release date: Sep 8, 2021
• ISBN: 9781005533878

Michael Jack Simkin

Born and educated in England, Michael Jack Simkin is a writer, musician and branding expert. He spent years travelling in India and around the world, experiencing shamanic journeys and spiritual practices. He is the author of the best-selling, satirical novel The Shmospels of Shmeiki, and today, lives in central Israel, with his son, dog and five chickens.

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Pachamama Doesn't Take Sides

by Michael Jack Simkin

Copyright 2021 Michael Jack Simkin

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The child who is not embraced by the village will burn it down to feel its warmth.

An African proverb

Table of Contents

Introduction

EZY 1828

Of Zion

I'm an Expert at Pretending to be Open

A Tough Contract

Do the