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Ridiculous Light PoemsDiscover the transformative power of poetry with 'Ridiculous Light Poems,' a remarkable collection that won the 2018 Lexi Rudnitsky First Book Prize in Poetry. This brand new, beautifully bound book explores themes of family, race, and the intricate tapestry of American art through the lens of childhood memories from the vibrant 1960s. With 64 pages of evocative verse, Valencia Robin paints a vivid picture of her journey from a fatherless childhood in
Discover the transformative power of poetry with 'Ridiculous Light Poems,' a remarkable collection that won the 2018 Lexi Rudnitsky First Book Prize in Poetry. This brand-new, beautifully bound book explores themes of family, race, and the intricate tapestry of American art through the lens of childhood memories from the vibrant 1960s. With 64 pages of evocative verse, Valencia Robin paints a vivid picture of her journey from a fatherless childhood in Milwaukee to a woman engaged in love, activism, and creativity. Each poem is a testament to the joys and struggles of growing up in a rapidly changing world, offering readers a deep reflection on their own experiences while embracing the rich legacy of black women in America. This debut poetry collection is more than just words on a page; it’s a celebration of resilience, beauty, and connection. Ideal for poetry lovers, this book makes a perfect gift for anyone seeking inspiration and reflection. Add 'Ridiculous Light' to your collection today and experience the stirring, heartfelt narrative woven through each poem. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9780892554966. Year: 2019. Publisher: W W Norton & Company.Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780892554966
Year: 2019
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 64
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Winner of the 2018 Lexi Rudnitsky First Book Prize in Poetry
A seasoned first collection of poems that look back to a childhood in the 1960s as they consider family, race, and art in America today.
The captivating poems in Ridiculous Light find their subjects in decades of daily experiences, whether in poems about a 1960s childhood?a Milwaukee of neighborhood libraries, first Afros, and white flight?or an adulthood marked by the pleasures and tumult of love, activism, and artmaking.
A storyteller of the first order, Valencia Robin revisits growing up fatherless, both from the confused, silenced perspective of a child and of the worldly woman that child becomes; and she explores the multiple realities of being an American woman of African descent, deeply aware of the stark differences between her life and the generations of black women who came before her.
Ridiculous Light is a unique debut: aware of its legacy, bursting with beauty and wisdom.
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Coming Home
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Julia Blumer’s sisters beg her to come home to their small seaside California town because their mother, Babs Blumer is dying. Out of love for her sisters, Julia flies home. She arrives thinking that she could make peace with the cruel and arbitrary woman who raised her. She wonders about Liam, the only boy she ever loved, the boy next door, the boy she left behind. Will she see him? Will they speak?
When Julia sees Babs, it’s obvious that the dying woman does not love her. When she sees Liam, it’s obvious that he is still hurt and angry about how Julia left and with whom. As her life becomes more complicated, secrets are revealed, and the twists keep coming right up until the last chapter.
Jenn McKinlay’s I CAN’T EVEN is a complex story dealing with family love, romantic love, and lots of secrets. At the same time, it is humorous and suspenseful, harsh and tender. Expect some spicy moments and some ugly takedowns, too. But trust this author to give you a happy ending.
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This book was more emotional than I expected. Its main focus is grief and how people work through it differently but everyone needs a tribe to help them through it. My grief journey tribe is completely different than I thought it would be but they are perfect for me. I resonated deeply with all three girls. Sometimes grief hits you hard in the weirdest places. It will take your breath away. Other times it quietly creeps up on you.
There are plenty of funny scenes as well. Just be prepared to laugh through your snotty crying.
Spicy yes there are a couple of spicy scenes.
I would love a book each in the two other sisters as they navigate through their new life. Especially Soph, her husband is a jerk.
I highly recommend this book to anyone.
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