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With vocal writing of sublime, deceptive simplicity, “poor hymnal” gifts an unforgettable hour of kindness while becoming a moving manual for unpossessing.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2025

Bowen didn't want people to abandon all familial affection and withdraw into a shell, but rather to cultivate a genuine, unpossessing affection.

From Time Magazine Archive