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dabbo's review
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
5.0
thebookdivareads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
3.75
jasbeingjas's review
I think I just didn’t vibe. There were references to triggering topics and I just wasn’t in the place to explore this collection.
chelseakado's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
4.5
larosareads's review
5.0
She is the mother of words. She is our voice. She is unapologetically her truest self. She is Nikki Giovanni.
This timely collection of poetry and prose resonates at the deepest of levels, particularly for Black individuals. The way our Queen expresses Black experiences, human experiences is both affirming and profound. She just keeps getting better!
What an inspiration and gift to the world!
This timely collection of poetry and prose resonates at the deepest of levels, particularly for Black individuals. The way our Queen expresses Black experiences, human experiences is both affirming and profound. She just keeps getting better!
What an inspiration and gift to the world!
emilymorgan02's review
4.0
I wanted some more poetry for April...and Nikki Giovanni reading to me for a few days was perfect.
tracithomas's review
3.0
Some poems I really loved. Some I didn’t understand. Giovanni’s humor and whimsy are much appreciated. I also enjoyed the tributes to people and events. Deeply rooted in the present while still reaching back into the past.
notinjersey's review
4.0
I read this poetry book in about an hour and it served as a window into Black pride and history. With poems about aging, childhood memories, etc, I enjoyed getting to know the writer. I appreciated this collection a lot!
juliaehill's review against another edition
4.0
"My hopes will live
despite trumpeting
sounds of white
supremacy"
-from the poem, 'You Talk About Rape'
I only learned of Nikki Giovanni from Kiese Laymon's book "Heavy", and wondered how I'd never heard of a poet who has been a pillar of the Black experience for 50+ years. Exquisite poetry and prose. Excited to explore some of her earlier work.
despite trumpeting
sounds of white
supremacy"
-from the poem, 'You Talk About Rape'
I only learned of Nikki Giovanni from Kiese Laymon's book "Heavy", and wondered how I'd never heard of a poet who has been a pillar of the Black experience for 50+ years. Exquisite poetry and prose. Excited to explore some of her earlier work.