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I Gave Myself The World

Published by Central Avenue Poetry
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

About The Book

“what is it that you want?”
i want all this world can give me.
“then you're going to have to give it to yourself.”


i gave myself the world showcases the beauty of introspection and exploring personal conflict. Through a conversation with an inner voice, Catarine Hancock portrays and symbolizes the peaks, valleys, and plateaus of the journey toward recognizing self-worth. This collection of uplifting verse is a balm for the soul in need of peace and will help the reader grow into the person they’re meant to be.

About The Author

Catarine Hancock, a 25-year-old poet, author, and opera singer from Lexington, Kentucky, now living in Chicago, began writing poetry at 13 and has since built a significant online platform alongside her five poetry collections and a fantasy romance novel. When she's not singing or writing, you can find her curled up with a fantasy novel, browsing local bookstores, or adding quirky Goodwill finds to her already too-cluttered apartment.

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"i gave myself the world is about second chances with ourselves. Through this thoughtful and inspiring collection of poems and prose, Catarine Hancock has described the beauty of growing up, healing, and fully embracing who we are." — Shelby Leigh, author of changing with the tides

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