In 'Our Andromeda,' Brenda Shaughnessy captures the complexities of motherhood, love, and the inexorable pull of our pasts. This potent collection of poems navigates personal crisis and the quest for an unattainable ideal, encapsulated in the distant galaxy of Andromeda. The poet's voice is a beacon through the nebula of pain and yearning, offering a candid and vulnerable exploration of her journey.