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Häftad, Engelska, 2021
235 kr
Skickas inom 3-6 vardagar
I am the Rage is not just a poetry book. It is a call-to-action.This evocative collection of thirty poems puts readers in the position of feeling, reflecting, and empathizing with what it means to be Black in America today. Dr. Martina McGowan, a doctor and grandmother who has been a victim of and an advocate against social, racial, and sexual injustices, uses powerful free verse poetry to express the range of emotions, thoughts, and grief she had following the deaths of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd, the subsequent Black Lives Matter protests, and the ongoing attacks against the Black community.For those who are moved by the poetry of Amanda Gorman and Maya Angelou, Dr. McGowan's poems are a glimpse into the Black experience and will stay with you long after you've read them. Her unforgettable words are brought to life through powerful illustrations by Diana Ejaita, whose work has been featured in Vanity Fair, The New Yorker, and The New York Times, making it a beautiful poetry gift book for women and men.Praise for I am the Rage:"I am The Rage is a timely look at generations of trauma and inaction."—Bustle"A raw and searing examination of America's reckoning with racism."—POPSUGAR"These poems reverberate with the powerful grief of a woman who speaks the vulnerability of living in a world where being black makes you a target."—Pamala A. Thiede, Amazon customer review
Häftad, Engelska, 2024
162 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
The sweetest song is one that speaks to the heart of universal human experience.FROM THE AUTHOR OF NAUTILUS AWARD WINNER & BCALA 2022 HONOR POETRY AWARD WINNER I AM THE RAGEExperience the rich tapestry of life through the vibrant poetry of A Sweeter Song by Dr. Martina McGowan. This powerful collection offers a unique perspective on the lives of people of color, women, and other marginalized and oppressed people, highlighting the struggles and triumphs that shape our collective human experience.With each verse, Dr. McGowan brings to life the complex emotions and perspectives that make us who we are, inviting readers to see the world in a new light.From the joys of love and family to the pain of loss an injustice, A Sweeter Song is a celebration of the human spirit in all its diversity.For those who are moved by I am the Rage, Dr. McGowan's first award-winning poetry collection, and the seminal works of Amanda Gorman and Maya Angelou, Dr. McGowan's newest collection offers an extraordinary glimpse into the Black experience across a range of topics. The perfect poetry gift book for women and men, A Sweeter Song is a must-read for anyone seeking to connect with the universal issues that touch us all.Praise for I am the Rage:"I am The Rage is a timely look at generations of trauma and inaction."-Bustle"A raw and searing examination of America's reckoning with racism."-POPSUGAR"These poems reverberate with the powerful grief of a woman who speaks the vulnerability of living in a world where being black makes you a target."-Pamala A. Thiede, Amazon customer review