Dad Era

Dad Era, Volume 1, by Jordan Abel is a brilliant and irreverent collection of poetry that explores the complexities of modern parenting. This literature and fiction work functions as a pastiche of free verse, hallmark cards, and meditative reflections. Abel examines his role as a father to his daughter, Phoenix, while simultaneously critiquing the toxic constructions of fatherhood often found on the internet. The text uses distortion and contrast to break apart the idiomatic registers that define contemporary parenting.

Through various themes and styles, this poetry volume investigates what it means to share a heart with another human in a world facing destruction. Abel utilizes sequencing and palimpsest to navigate the relationship between parent and child. Dad Era, Volume 1, offers a hilarious and loving look at the bond of fatherhood. This collection provides a unique perspective on living and laughing within the shifting landscape of modern family life.