--- product_id: 35162091 title: "Jaguar of Sweet Laughter: New and Selected Poems" brand: "diane ackerman" price: "VT7361" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/35162091-jaguar-of-sweet-laughter-new-and-selected-poems store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Jaguar of Sweet Laughter: New and Selected Poems **Brand:** diane ackerman **Price:** VT7361 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Jaguar of Sweet Laughter: New and Selected Poems by diane ackerman - **How much does it cost?** VT7361 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/35162091-jaguar-of-sweet-laughter-new-and-selected-poems) ## Best For - diane ackerman enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted diane ackerman brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Jaguar of Sweet Laughter: New and Selected Poems - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/714R0tRtlsL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An astonishing exploration from the human heart to the stars *by M***E on Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2014* I've been a fan of Ackerman's beautifully written explorations of nature, and I've always been a poetry lover, but this is the first time I've read a book of her poems. They are not merely good, they are astonishing: each poem is a painting with words that is literalist, expressionist, abstract, and impressionist all at once. From her heartbreaking goodbye to the Challenger crew ("we envied you, wind-walkers"), to her tours of the planets, to her plunges into the depths of the ocean, Ackerman illuminates the rhythms of nature and the human heart in ways you've never encountered. She can get into the mind and heart of creatures great and small. History, death, evolution, nature, faith, sex, love - all are explored here in a volume that might sound scattershot but is woven into a single journey with marvels at every turn. Thank you, Diane Ackerman. - Matt Bille, author, Shadows of Existence: Discoveries and Speculations in Zoology (Hancock, 2006)www.mattwriter.com ### ⭐⭐⭐ Not as good as I expected *by D***M on Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2019* There were too many references to her encounters with men, not explicit, but implied. I thought her poems about the planets would have more to do with them, but she takes off into directions I didn't understand. I like poetry, her's is average in my opinion. There was one notable quote and I paraphrase as I don't have the book on hand---Everyone I have met is beautiful until they prove to me they are ugly. I like that. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sensual Worlds *by T***W on Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2008* Soon tea bouquet scents my mouth, hair, the room,washes up over my face, and through the portholeI watch night's crystal blackness settling in,then lightning begin to prowl the peninsula,as I sip the sweet violet-scented tonic,feel an elevator drop sideways in my chest,and drift from the river into a river of dreams.~ pg. 27, At Brazil Where the Sun DinesReading most of Diane Ackerman's books gave me a sense of who she is as a person. Reading her poems took my knowledge of her to the next level. The poems are sensuously beautiful and Diane's command of language is at times startling and profound. She is a naturalist in her poems and a poet when writing prose. Deer, horses, dophins, bats, squirrels and moths all make their appearance. She also explores matters of the heart and mind and many of the poems have a delicate emotional balance.You will appreciate these poems even more if you have read about all her adventures. I especially enjoyed "Beija-Flor" which is a very exotic poem that mingles thoughts of kissing with nature scenes. It is quite beautiful with all its imagery. There are a few long complicated poems about planets and then a poem called "New House" in which she divulges intriguing information on the house where she lives.We would lie on coral sand, below sugary stars,watching Cassiopeia mount her throneand the Great Bear wash its paws in the South.I would say, " I have a secret to tell you."And, folding me in your arms, boyish and sly,you would answer: "Whisper it into my mouth."~ pg. 102, French Frigate ShoalsIf you love books by Diane Ackerman then I can also recommend: A Natural History of the Senses 'The Moon by Whale Light: And Other Adventures Among Bats, Penguins, Crocodilians, and Whales An Alchemy of Mind: The Marvel and Mystery of the Brain A Natural History Of Love Cultivating Delight: A Natural History of My Garden ~The Rebecca Review --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/35162091-jaguar-of-sweet-laughter-new-and-selected-poems](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/35162091-jaguar-of-sweet-laughter-new-and-selected-poems) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-07*