The poetry of Nikki Giovanni has spurred movements, turned hearts and informed generations. She’s been hailed as a firebrand, a radical, a courageous activist who has spoken out on the sensitive issues that touch our national consciousness, including race and gender, social justice, protest, violence in the home and in the streets, and why black lives matter. One of America’s most celebrated poets looks inward in this powerful collection, a rumination on her life and the people who have shaped her.As energetic and relevant as ever, Nikki now offers us an intimate, affecting, and illuminating look at her personal history and the mysteries of her own heart. In A Good Cry, she takes us into her confidence, describing the joy and peril of aging and recalling the violence that permeated her parents’ marriage and her early life. She pays homage to the people who have given her life meaning and joy: her grandparents, who took her in and saved her life; the poets and thinkers who have influenced her; and the students who have surrounded her. Nikki also celebrates her good friend, Maya Angelou, and the many years of friendship, poetry, and kitchen-table laughter they shared before Angelou’s death in 2014.
Details e-book A Good Cry: What We Learn from Tears and Laughter
🗸 Author(s): Nikki Giovanni
🗸 Title: A Good Cry: What We Learn from Tears and Laughter
🗸 Rating : 4.8 from 5 stars (671 reviews)
🗸 ISBN-10: 0062399462
🗸 ISBN-13: 9780062399465
🗸 Languange: English
🗸 Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
🗸 Supported Devices: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
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Readers' opinions about A Good Cry: What We Learn from Tears and Laughter by Nikki Giovanni
Verda Harvey
I was completely absorbed in this book from start to finish. The author's attention to detail and ability to evoke emotions were astounding. The plot twists took me by surprise, keeping me on the edge of my seat. The beautifully written relationships between characters left a lasting impression. I'm already looking forward to rereading this masterpiece.
Brooke Foster
The beauty of this book lies in its ability to touch the depths of the human heart. The author's exploration of emotions and relationships was tender and authentic. It was a soul-stirring journey filled with love, hope, and introspection. This book reminded me why I fell in love with reading in the first place.
Phoebe Hines
This book has left an indelible mark on my soul. The author's ability to convey complex emotions and weave an intricate plot was masterful. The characters felt like old friends, and their personal growth throughout the story was beautifully portrayed. This is a book I'll revisit time and again, finding new layers of depth with each read.
