Love and Other Disappointments is a self-illustrated book of poetry by author R. D. R. Nevara. It is her first foray into sharing and amply revealing the fearless poetic self-expression of her innermost emotional strata. Her poetry is intensely personal, fiercely honest and tongue-in-cheek. Dark edgy humor is used to celebrate the entire gamut of turbulent, raw emotions. Her poetry is lusty and embraces the universal experiences of change and growth, death and rebirth, love, wonder, compassion, sorrow, pain, joy and gratitude. Her quirky illustrations serve as complements and counterpoints to her poetry. If you are a lover of life, love, tears, laughter, and self-exploration, this book of poetry is one to put on your Must Read list.