"Arrivederci: The Journey Continues by Amrita Valan is a profound collection that delves deep into capturing the contrasts between despair and hope. The collection is a chronicle of an exploration of inner turmoil and resilience. Valan's ability to weave together personal and universal themes makes Arrivederci a compelling read, resonating with anyone who has grappled with uncertainty and change."

-Red Focks, Alien Buddha Press

This robust folio of poetry is an heirloom collection of a life well lived. Its author, is far from at the end of her life but she’s one to embrace the journey thus far by pulling together her favorite insights and memories, some painful, some joyful, all real, and having gathered them, proffer their heart to the reader in a generous and shared love of experience.... This is the heart of Arrivederci: The Journey Continues by Amrita Valan. Her candor and simple appreciation for all things. There is no pretention here, there are no clever self-conscious methods to gain traction. Just the simplicity of a writer’s life, laid bare."

-Candice Louisa Daquin, Senior Editor Indie Blu(e) Publishing, Editor, Raw Earth Ink & Editor for Parcham Literary Magazine, Tint Journal and The Pine Cone Review.