"Gregory Hartley's Lines from the Exile is a gorgeous symphony of feeling. This collection sings and cries. Hartley's literary references shine brightly throughout the book as he takes the reader on a journey from lost faith to gritty wisdom. Each poem contributes to the thematic ode to tough times and the unexpected joys therein." --Martha Amore, author of In the Quiet Season and Other Stories "Hartley's debut book of poetry is a dazzling blizzard of unforgettable emotion and energy. A cross-continental collection of poems spanning the distance from Florida to Alaska, Greek philosophy and mythology, to biblical allusions and ecology, Lines from the Exile reveals the voice of a gifted poet, brilliant scholar, and loving husband and father. This is a book that I will cherish and return to again and again in the future." --Don Rearden, author of Without a Paddle.