--- product_id: 1139083 title: "No Matter the Wreckage" price: "142.98 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1139083-no-matter-the-wreckage store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # No Matter the Wreckage **Price:** 142.98 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** No Matter the Wreckage - **How much does it cost?** 142.98 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1139083-no-matter-the-wreckage) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description In No Matter the Wreckage , Sarah Kay takes you on a profound journey through her self-discovery in New York. Following her breakout poem "B," this debut poetry collection showcases her accessible brilliance. With each verse, Kay transports readers to a world of love, nostalgia, and life's wonders. Her elegant words celebrate family bonds, young love, travel, and the echoes of history shaping our present. What sets No Matter the Wreckage apart is Kay's ability to find magic in the ordinary, painting intimate portraits of unlikely love affairs between objects and exploring whimsical topics. This collection's transformative helps readers to find a sanctuary of words that uplift your spirit and ignite imagination. "No Matter the Wreckage" is a must-have for poetry lovers, an unforgettable journey. Review: Poetry for the masses! (and the aficianados as well) - Sarah Kay is a spoken word poet, which means that her poetry is generally presented orally, as opposed to on paper. There are a number of differences between spoken-word poetry and written poetry (that I've picked up on anyways). On a practical level, a poem that is spoken benefits from being presented with the tempo and emphasis that the poet had in mind. It also benefits from hand gestures and the like which enhance the experience. (If you have not seen Sarah Kay perform any of her poems, check her out on YouTube, she's a great performer). There is also a distinction which relates to the poems themselves. Because listeners of spoken-word poetry do not have the benefit of being able to sit and read and reread a poem, the poet is forced to make sure that their metaphors and imagery come through strongly and are not overly obscure. I believe that this latter point is a reason that spoken-word poetry has become popular amongst many people are who are not real poetry fans. The poetry is (when done right) is thought provoking and inspired, while still being accessible. Most of us have had the experience of being forced to read poetry in school, laboring to find the "hidden meaning" that may or may not have been placed there intentionally... (Some survived to read another poem, others were traumatized for life.) Well crafted spoken-word poetry is generally easier to access. Considering this, I was unsure how the poetry would work on paper. On one hand the paper version cannot capture some of the elements that a presentation has to offer. On the other hand I figured that the accessibility of the poems would make for far more enjoyable reading than most poetry books. Ultimately I feel like my expectations were correct. Reading through the poems (to myself and out loud to family members) I found that I could not quite capture all of the magic that Sarah has when she presents her poems. (A number of the poems in the book can be found presented on YouTube, though many are being introduced to the world for the first time here on paper.) On the other hand, the chance to see the poems on paper provided an opportunity to dig into them in a way that listening does not quite offer and even on the poems I had listened to, I noticed components I had not before. Most importantly, the poems themselves are beautifully written, capturing a spectrum of ideas and topics in a really touching, personal fashion. I don't own many poetry books, but in my mind, this is poetry that both an expert on poetry and a casual reader can enjoy. For some I imagine reading the poetry will not compare to watching her present, but I think that that is a limitation of the medium, more than a complaint about the book. For a future book there may be value in considering whether playing with grammar, spacing, font and sizing changes etc. might help guide the reader a little more, but that's a matter of taste. Review: Utterly Splendid - In the day and age of painfully boring Tumblr quotes and fortune-cookie platitudes, "No Matter The Wreckage" is like walking through a dim room and into sunlight. Sarah Kay throws a buoy out to those who are wading through various poetry books and anthologies trying to find something of substance and quality. This is not to place tiers onto writing, and more specifically poetry. I firmly hold that anyone should be given the access write what they want, as well as the ability to share their work. My hardship stems from pop culture's recent fascination with briefly written and easy-to-digest poetry. This has churned out many best-selling authors with little skill in their craft, and nearly no sincerity in their voice when they do speak. Heavy themes and topics shouldn't be treated in a way that poses flimsy answers and pseudo-heroic solutions. Yet we often find ourselves with poets that settle for the paths of least resistance. As an example: I did a few hours of mental gymnastics after reading "The Princess Saves Herself In This One", in an effort to understand how it was so widely adored. The words "The princess jumped from the tower & learned that she could fly all along. She never needed those wings" may forever be seared into my brain. I didn't hate it, nor was I appalled by the author's grapple with her own thoughts and convictions. I was just baffled that it was peddled as "gripping" and "gut-wrenching" poetry. It seemed fake-deep and void-of-effort, slightly self-agrandizing and reductive. I didn't want to feel pretentious, I just genuinely did not understand how the book was being heralded as life-changing. I immediately searched for something to cleanse the palate, or perhaps nourish my spirit for a bit. Okay, perhaps Lovelace's "Princess" wasn't for me. I would find something that spoke my language. Enter Sarah Kay, whose words stoked my imagination almost immediately. Functioning as a retelling of her life from childhood, as well as an invitation into a mindset of candor and curiousity, "No Matter The Wreckage" does an unspeakably excellent job of telling the story of one woman, and applying it to nearly anyone's eye blessed enough to grace the page. My paradigms felt challenged, yet Kay's way of careening around words and idea felt more like a hug and less like a chokehold. The warmth radiating from her words can't be materialized out of thin air, they have to be experienced firsthand. They have to be sat down and shaped. They need to be honest. I can't speak enough about how dear this book is to me, nor can I expend any more energy into thinking about poetry I don't like. I've found poetry I loved, and Sarah Kay's brilliant writing is just that. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #144,862 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #13 in Asian American Poetry #35 in Haiku & Japanese Poetry #322 in Love Poems | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 924 Reviews | ## Images ![No Matter the Wreckage - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71+LrxMZUBL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Poetry for the masses! (and the aficianados as well) *by J***L on April 17, 2014* Sarah Kay is a spoken word poet, which means that her poetry is generally presented orally, as opposed to on paper. There are a number of differences between spoken-word poetry and written poetry (that I've picked up on anyways). On a practical level, a poem that is spoken benefits from being presented with the tempo and emphasis that the poet had in mind. It also benefits from hand gestures and the like which enhance the experience. (If you have not seen Sarah Kay perform any of her poems, check her out on YouTube, she's a great performer). There is also a distinction which relates to the poems themselves. Because listeners of spoken-word poetry do not have the benefit of being able to sit and read and reread a poem, the poet is forced to make sure that their metaphors and imagery come through strongly and are not overly obscure. I believe that this latter point is a reason that spoken-word poetry has become popular amongst many people are who are not real poetry fans. The poetry is (when done right) is thought provoking and inspired, while still being accessible. Most of us have had the experience of being forced to read poetry in school, laboring to find the "hidden meaning" that may or may not have been placed there intentionally... (Some survived to read another poem, others were traumatized for life.) Well crafted spoken-word poetry is generally easier to access. Considering this, I was unsure how the poetry would work on paper. On one hand the paper version cannot capture some of the elements that a presentation has to offer. On the other hand I figured that the accessibility of the poems would make for far more enjoyable reading than most poetry books. Ultimately I feel like my expectations were correct. Reading through the poems (to myself and out loud to family members) I found that I could not quite capture all of the magic that Sarah has when she presents her poems. (A number of the poems in the book can be found presented on YouTube, though many are being introduced to the world for the first time here on paper.) On the other hand, the chance to see the poems on paper provided an opportunity to dig into them in a way that listening does not quite offer and even on the poems I had listened to, I noticed components I had not before. Most importantly, the poems themselves are beautifully written, capturing a spectrum of ideas and topics in a really touching, personal fashion. I don't own many poetry books, but in my mind, this is poetry that both an expert on poetry and a casual reader can enjoy. For some I imagine reading the poetry will not compare to watching her present, but I think that that is a limitation of the medium, more than a complaint about the book. For a future book there may be value in considering whether playing with grammar, spacing, font and sizing changes etc. might help guide the reader a little more, but that's a matter of taste. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Utterly Splendid *by R***T on September 22, 2017* In the day and age of painfully boring Tumblr quotes and fortune-cookie platitudes, "No Matter The Wreckage" is like walking through a dim room and into sunlight. Sarah Kay throws a buoy out to those who are wading through various poetry books and anthologies trying to find something of substance and quality. This is not to place tiers onto writing, and more specifically poetry. I firmly hold that anyone should be given the access write what they want, as well as the ability to share their work. My hardship stems from pop culture's recent fascination with briefly written and easy-to-digest poetry. This has churned out many best-selling authors with little skill in their craft, and nearly no sincerity in their voice when they do speak. Heavy themes and topics shouldn't be treated in a way that poses flimsy answers and pseudo-heroic solutions. Yet we often find ourselves with poets that settle for the paths of least resistance. As an example: I did a few hours of mental gymnastics after reading "The Princess Saves Herself In This One", in an effort to understand how it was so widely adored. The words "The princess jumped from the tower & learned that she could fly all along. She never needed those wings" may forever be seared into my brain. I didn't hate it, nor was I appalled by the author's grapple with her own thoughts and convictions. I was just baffled that it was peddled as "gripping" and "gut-wrenching" poetry. It seemed fake-deep and void-of-effort, slightly self-agrandizing and reductive. I didn't want to feel pretentious, I just genuinely did not understand how the book was being heralded as life-changing. I immediately searched for something to cleanse the palate, or perhaps nourish my spirit for a bit. Okay, perhaps Lovelace's "Princess" wasn't for me. I would find something that spoke my language. Enter Sarah Kay, whose words stoked my imagination almost immediately. Functioning as a retelling of her life from childhood, as well as an invitation into a mindset of candor and curiousity, "No Matter The Wreckage" does an unspeakably excellent job of telling the story of one woman, and applying it to nearly anyone's eye blessed enough to grace the page. My paradigms felt challenged, yet Kay's way of careening around words and idea felt more like a hug and less like a chokehold. The warmth radiating from her words can't be materialized out of thin air, they have to be experienced firsthand. They have to be sat down and shaped. They need to be honest. I can't speak enough about how dear this book is to me, nor can I expend any more energy into thinking about poetry I don't like. I've found poetry I loved, and Sarah Kay's brilliant writing is just that. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Strong on the page as well. *by C***N on August 5, 2015* Sarah Kay's voice in "No Matter the Wreckage" comes out clear and strong on page as she does in a spoken word poetry. Her poems are not as didactic as many other spoken word poets and have a lyric touch. Due to the nature of the spoken word poetry and its relationship to performance, often subtly and emotional resonance is softened for the blunt impact. Kay's poetry maintains that lyric softness but with absolute clarity. They are graceful and emotional both performed and on the page. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1139083-no-matter-the-wreckage](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1139083-no-matter-the-wreckage) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-07-05*