And I loved them all. I literally could not put it down and read it in one sitting.
However, this book is not for the faint of heart. If you looking for happy poems that make you want to skip around your backyard pond and sing naked. This book may not provide what you need. Well, the naked part maybe.
The book is written in four parts and throughout I hoped the end would be the light at the end of the tunnel, the happy ending. But I was wrong. And perhaps that's why it was so powerful. The book represents life--real life. Where there aren't always happily ever afters. There's just dealing and truth and understanding and forgiveness.
It's honest.
Brutally honest. There was a few occasions I asked, 'Would Jessica's family read this?' or 'Should I read this?' or 'Should I know this?' But, I realized the answer is yes. For the same reason I write fiction based on real life. For the same reason parts of me go into my books. For the same reason writers tell stories.
This book is available in July. Buy it. But read it on a sunny day...around your backyard pond...naked.
reading poems naked? Ah, I taught you well, Clarissa :)))
ReplyDeleteSounds intriguing, I'll have to check it out! Stop in & read V is for Verification
ReplyDeleteIt's exciting to see Jessica's name on the cover! Thanks for your insight on her book. :)
ReplyDeleteNaked????? I'll scare the neighbors!
ReplyDeleteWow! Any book that sends one naked on a summer's day is a must!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the review and the info!! Good luck to Jessica Bell!!!! Take care
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hehe great review. Wishing Jessica the best for this book
ReplyDeleteI admit I don't read as much poetry as I should but your post made me want to pick that book up - thanks!
ReplyDeleteI am such a fan of the haiku and poetry, in general. I will have to be on the lookout for this book.
ReplyDeletep.s. I wish I had a pond or backyard. I think a little skinny dipping would do me good.
Sounds pretty intense! I love good poetry.
ReplyDeleteWow, that is a powerful recommendation. I have never purchased a book of poems, but I think you just convinced me.
ReplyDelete*snort* around your backyard naked! Why, C, I never knew you and Tami-Hart had so much in common... :D
ReplyDeleteI also have the ARC of this. Must make time to read it, but I don't want to rush, I want to savor. Poetry is so powerful and emotional. And I have a feeling this one's going to be TOUGH. :o)
Oooh...risque haiku. Good thing I live a little aways from the city. Only the bunnies will see my white bum! :P
ReplyDeleteOooh...risque haiku. Good thing I live a little aways from the city. Only the bunnies will see my white bum! :P
ReplyDeleteThanks for the review.
ReplyDeleteAnn
Ah, that naughty Jessica. Sounds like a bit of a traumatic read. No happy ending huh? Knowing Jessica I'm sure the poems are wonderfully crafted.
ReplyDeleteDenise<3
Sounds amazing. Though...with Jessica's writing, I'm not surprised. She's really good.
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And it's still National Poetry Month in the States, so a good time to preorder, if it's available to preorder. :)
ReplyDeleteOoh, great review. I want this book now.
ReplyDeleteI'd have to use my daughter's backyard pond. I'm thinking me there naked isn't on her list of summer sites ;0)
ReplyDeleteI did put a note in my calendar to remind me of the release.
Nice post - just not sure about the naked bit... Seriously though I am not a great fan of poetry but when people review like this it does make you want to go and read it.
ReplyDeleteSounds like it'll be a very intriguing book. Thanks for the recommendation.
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