Under the Abdominal Wall is a moving collection of poetry, an elegy for ones loved and lost. The pieces in this volume focus largely on the subjects of childbirth, illness and loss—of a sibling and a parent. While the subjects of death and illness are forefront, they are countered by a theme of rejuvenation. McCartney addresses difficult, emotionally straining subjects head-on with strength, wonder and passion.
Sharon McCartney's poetry has been published in numerous magazines and journals, including The Fiddlehead, Prism International, Event, Grain, subTerrain, Prairie Fire, Iowa City, and the Malahat Review. Ms. McCartney has an MFA in poetry from the University of Iowa, Writers' Workshop and a law degree from the University of Victoria.
