From Publishers Weekly
Burdick may be familiar to poetry devotees for the collection that is the subject of this book, Destination Unknown. In her 40s, she initiated a correspondence with the late Edward Darling, editor of Beacon Press, who responded generously to her request on where to send her "verses that arise from a sort of suburban conscience." The letters between the aspiring poet and mentor continued over the years (dates are not given here) and cemented a friendship that was deep, unquestionably, although the two never met. Darling encouraged, chivvied and criticized submissions from Burdick who answered her perceptive editor with thanks, rebellions and temper. As a result, Beacon Press published the poetry collection, parts of which are quoted in this engagingly instructive volume.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.
