John Terpstra HAL Biographical Sketch

HA&L Biographical Sketch John Terpstra John Terpstra is a poet, writer and cabinetmaker who has made, for the world-at-large,  seven books of poetry (e.g. Disarmament,         & Two or Three Guitars; Selected Poems), three non-fiction (e.g. Falling into Place,         The Boys, or Waiting for the Electrician's Daughter,          & Skin Boat; Acts of Faith and Other Navigations), and a CD (Nod Me In, Shake Me Out, with Bart Nameth, piano), and for his customers/patrons has crafted a fireplace mantel, in cherry (personal favourite),  a garden arbour & swing inspired by the movie Much Ado About Nothing, in cedar, and a small coffin for a friend's father's remains, using wood salvaged from the family's home renovations.  www.johnterpstra.com Now, reflect on  Why Must We Die? An Introduction  by John Terpstra Sponsored by Wolsak & Wynn Publishers LTD. [This HA&L biographical sketch and introduction © 2011 JT.]