Absolutely LOVED this poetry collection. So many powerful lines, so raw. Highlighted countless lines, and this is a must read, especially for women.

An uplifting and engaging poetry collection exploring themes of love, loss, womanhood and identity.

Kaur writes in an accessible way, taking the reader on an unforgettable journey across a range of subjects.

I especially enjoyed her poems on Panjab and the stories about her mother. Poignantly told, they are often quite moving.

A nice collection of poems that have many layers and ways to seek out the meaning behind them. Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for a chance to read this eARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

CALL ME HOME | FEB 18TH, 2025

I was gifted Harman Kaur’s first book of poetry, Phulkari, by a dear family member. I return to the collection often especially the pieces that embrace Sikhism.

There are not many major mainstream books by Sikh authors out there so when I find one and find myself in the words the author has written, I hold it close.

Call Me Home is Kaur’s sophomore poetry collection and it explores themes of love, loss and family. It explores motherhood and familial love as well as love for Sikhi and Gurbani, Punjab and Palestine, the lands where we come from, home as a place, home as a person, home as belonging.

To poetry readers, Kaur’s voice is not one you want to miss.

Thank you to @centavebooks @netgalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review. This title is available on February 18th!

"Call Me Home" is an intimate poetry collection by Harman Kaur exploring womanhood, motherhood, immigration, and the personality’s flows.

Harman Kaur’s complex background attracted my attention at once. I got curious to dive into her experience of being a Panjabi Sikh born in Canada but now living in the Bay Area and calling it home. This resonated with me because my identity is similarly multifaceted: being born in Russia, calling Türkiye home, and becoming Muslim made my life and worldview maze-like.

Oh man, did I find her words touching my heart and soul! She played with all the strings of my inner self, reflecting on the issues I was/am facing. I loved Kaur’s reflections on love, the woman’s body, experiencing pregnancy, and motherhood specifically.

I was also surprised to see the poem “From Panjab to Palestine.” Wonderful and heart-breaking poem. “The Enduring” is also one of my favorites from this collection as it highlights all the pain, struggle, and strength that women have in their lives. Despite that, they continue to move on and take care of their families. Another favorite is “To Become a Mother” as I related to it the most, being a mom to almost one-year-old twins.

I’m thankful to Harman Kaur for writing such exquisite poems and to Central Avenue Publishing with NetGalley for trusting me with an advanced copy.

Call Me Home es una colección de poemas de Harman Kaur que me encantó. Me resulta increíble cómo pude conectar tanto con estos poemas, a pesar de las marcadas diferencias entre las vivencias de Kaur y las mías. Sus palabras parecían dirigirse directamente a mí.

I'm not usually a poetry reader, but I had to make an exception for this little book. I originally found Harman Kaur's poetry from her social media, and once I read one of her works I wanted to read them all. CALL ME HOME is a masterclass in dissecting diaspora identity, a love letter to Punjabi culture, and a microscopic view into the dynamics of a Desi family. I loved everything about these works, even if I wasn't the target audience for them all. I hope that there's more works to come from Kaur; she has such a great grasp of her feelings and is able to put them into words so beautifully. I can't wait for this book to be in the hands of readers.

Call Me Home is an upcoming collection of poems by Harman Kaur that I truly enjoyed. This is my third poetry collection this month, and it has become my favorite so far. It’s fascinating how I connected so deeply with these poems, despite the vast differences between Kaur’s life experiences and my own. Her words felt as though they were speaking directly to me.

Two pieces that stood out to me were "If I Should Have a Son" and "An Effigy for Nothing Important". The collection explores a range of themes, including immigration, womanhood, parenthood, love, and, ultimately, the concept of home. Each poem carries an emotional depth that left a lasting impression.

A really cohesive collection about womanhood, the sometimes painful journey to becoming a mother, the restrictions that culture places on us, and finding hope when the past finally feels like it's in the past. This is a relatable and approachable book of poetry. I really enjoyed it and look forward to seeing more from this poet!

Harman Kaur in Call Me Home has an excellent, distinctive voice. In her writings she traversed into the very depths of her soul and pours it all bare for the readers.

This is such a beautiful collection of poetry that goes straight to the heart. I found so much to relate to in the thoughts of the author, with myself being a child of immigrants-- so much to think about. Such beauty in this work!