Tears for Water: Songbook of Poems and Lyrics

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Summary: Loneliness and Confusion
Review:
Throughout this book you can read the loneliness and confusion felt,the poetic (lyrical) words spill out across the pages and willing you to read more about this wonderful person. It is a bit like a memoir, and yet with more soul than you could ever imagine.

Also recommended: Nightmares Echo,If I Knew Then,I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings


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Summary: ok
Review: Alicia Keys still ain't fully moved me as a artist on a whole.so reading the Lyrics in Poem Form doesn't sway me that much at all.much Like Jewel did with her Book of Poems something seems kinda emypt upon reading them all.they are ok but not a Book I want sitting on My Coffee Table.

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Summary: ALICIA HAS THE FLOOR
Review: ALICIA LETS YOU INTO HER INNERMOST THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS. SHE IS SO GENUINE. TEARS FOR WATER IS ALICIA HERSELF IN BOOKFORM.
I ENJOYED THE BOOK FOR MANY REASONS. I COULD DEFINITELY RELATE TO ALOT OF THE POEMS. I LOVE HOW SHE LETS YOU KNOW WHERE SHE WAS IN LIFE WHEN SHE WROTE SOME OF THE POEMS, THUS GIVING YOU A BETTER UNDERSTANDING. THIS IS A BOOK I WILL KEEP AND READ THROUGHOUT THE MANY STAGES OF MY LIFE FOR GUIDANCE.

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Summary: Mediocre Poetry and Lyrics Have More Power When Sung
Review: I am an Alicia Keys fan. I love this girl, so I was VERY excited when this book came out. However, her poetry is of the level of things I was writing about when I was 13. The thoughts are often shallow musings pretending to be deep. "Something in your eyes/Is tortured", sounds almost promising, right? Then she continues on with "something is wrong (ya think?)/And it's hurting me." DAMN, Alicia, you had me thinking I would get some deep thoughts for a second there. The metaphors she uses are often trite and some just plain don't work. Also, it's great to have the lyrics to her songs in book form, but without her delivery and fiery piano playing, these lyrics lose their luster. Alicia has writing of greater caliber than this in her head, for proof just check some of her "journal" entries at her official site. I don't know what went wrong with this book. At least it wasn't as bad as T-Boz''s "Thoughts".

Rating:
Summary: EXCELLENT, EMOTIONAL AND JUST PLAIN GOOD
Review: I THOUGHT ALICIA'S BOOK WAS WONDERFUL IT DEALT WITH A LOT OF THINGS THAT I FELT THAT WE BOTH RELATED TOO. HER POEMS WERE REALITY. IT WAS EXCELLENT!!!! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK ALICIA.

I RECOMMEND THIS BOOK TO ANYONE THAT IS NOT CLOSED MINDED AND VERY OPEN TO AN DIFFERENT SIDE TO AN ARTIST. IT WAS NICE OF HER TO LETT US IN MIND. :)

Rating:
Summary: Buy It If You Choose
Review: I wasn't really a big Alicia Keys fan when she came out back in 2001 but when I seen her last year in concert she blew me away & I start getting more into her..She is very talented however I felt like her book could have been better..Even tho I haven't finished reading the whole thing from what I have read her poems seem to be okay..Its nothing special about them in my opinion..Like when I'm reading something I expect to feel what the person is going through reading Alicia's poems I didn't feel that..Her poems are good & shes a great writer just expected a lil more from this book & I still don't get why she put her lyrics from both of her albums in the book that just didn't make sense to me, but buy it if you choose its not a bad book just not really to exciting either overall I give it 4 stars..

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Summary: An Intimate Look
Review: Many have enjoyed the lyrical stylings of R&B songbird Alicia Keys, making her a Diamond Disc recording artist. Reaching such an accomplishment in the music industry, an artist has earned the love and attention of a large fan base. In return, Alicia has given those fans an intimate look at her innermost thoughts and feelings through her poetry in TEARS FOR WATER.

The intimate collection displays her feelings of loneliness and confusion on her road to stardom, and her feelings against social injustice, something that she has witnessed firsthand and read about in history books. She also writes of her world travels, places that her voice has taken her and the beauty she has discovered while there. After certain selections Alicia has notes giving her motivation for the written piece, which I found engaging.

I enjoyed the collection because it gave me a closer, more endearing look at the person and not just the artist. I was disappointed in the collection because it did not hold as much depth as her musical lyrics, which is what made me a fan in the first place. I expected her poetry to touch me as her songs have, but they fell short. I felt that she only scratched the surface of what she is really capable of producing, which is why I will continue to support her endeavors.

Reviewed by Aiesha Flowers
of The RAWSISTAZ™ Reviewers



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Summary: 4 Letter Word - LOVE !!! (NICE!!! , COOL!!! , DOPE!!!)
Review: the "4 Letter Word" poem I think was about LOVE ,
it has to be. That was one of my favorite poems along with "Mind Sex" (cuz it was crazy , lol) , & "Damn You!" , but they all were nice. This book has 27 of Alicia's poems along with the lyrics to "Songs In A Minor" & "Diary of Alicia Keys". Mayne , I loved this book. Alicia is truly a talented poet , writer & musician. I highly recommend this book for her fans & people who like poetry & write poetry. Everyone can relate to this book.
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Rating:
Summary: Off to a great start!
Review: This is Alicia's first book and our first look into her thoughts as far as poetry goes. I think it's an excellent way too start off her bookwriting career. The poems were great and show us a different side of her! I look forward to the next one! Keep 'em coming, Alicia!

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Summary: Chicken Soup for the Intillectual Soul
Review: Wonderful, i can relate to all of these poems and lyrics. This girl has a gift; and a way with words. Alicia is a rarity these days, she actually has talent. Words are moving, understandable, and inspiring.