Many thanks to Open Book for sharing this excerpt from Alex Boyd‘s newest essay collection TAKE THIS FOR THE PAIN.

“Rather than offering definitive answers, Alex Boyd approaches each subject with curiosity, humour, and a willingness to rethink his own assumptions. Whether he’s writing about the value of poetry, the place of graffiti, or books that deserve a wider readership, Boyd is interested in how art shapes the way we understand ourselves and the world around us.”

Read the entire excerpt here Take This for the Pain Excerpt on Open Book or purchase a copy here.