A Beautiful Suffering

John Mulhall guides his readers through the various phases of love in his first collection of poems, "A Beautiful Suffering." An intense vulnerability and a complex tapestry of emotions - betrayal, lust, passion, sadness, and joy - are exquisitely displayed in his writing. When strung together, his stories illustrate the relatable suffering and bliss that accompany one of life's central journeys, evoking empathy in the reader, and encouraging them to embrace the entirety of love's beautiful, and at times ruthless, splendor.