Life can be unexpected, love unwavering, and laughter a powerful balm. In his third poetry collection, ...this thing called Life, Andrew Smith invites readers into the profound journey of life after his wife's catastrophic stroke-a journey that redefined family, love, and resilience. Through verses of humor, raw honesty, and deep affection, he paints a vivid portrait of his family's life as they embrace both the sorrows and joys in ...this thing called Life.

. ...this thing called Life is a testament to the endurance of the human spirit, an exploration of what it means to keep going when life turns upside down, and a celebration of all that makes life worth living.

"Beautiful... Andrew reflects on the life he is grateful to have vs the life he'd planned."

--Bernadette Rhodes, poet

Life can be unexpected, love unwavering, and laughter a powerful balm. In his third poetry collection, ...this thing called Life, Andrew Smith invites readers into the profound journey of life after his wife's catastrophic stroke-a journey that redefined family, love, and resilience. Through verses of humor, raw honesty, and deep affection, he paints a vivid portrait of his family's life as they embrace both the sorrows and joys in ...this thing called Life.

. ...this thing called Life is a testament to the endurance of the human spirit, an exploration of what it means to keep going when life turns upside down, and a celebration of all that makes life worth living.

"Beautiful... Andrew reflects on the life he is grateful to have vs the life he'd planned."

--Bernadette Rhodes, poet