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Summary: my new favorite book of poetry!!
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I recommend this book to all lovers of poetry. This book is not for readers seaching for perfect form, and literary technique only. This is a book for people who understand the complex power of words, and how they can change your life. How words can make you feel!
You will not like this book is you are a linear thinker or you have issues with the powerful voices of black women writers. This book is written from an articulate black female poets perspective with no apologies. These poems are written in the tradition of so many woman writers silenced by mainstream mediums. Teachers - order it for you students! The Alphabet Verses The Ghetto is my new favorite book. Go Moore Black Press!
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Summary: A lot to learn
Review: A lot to learn
The Alphabet Verses the Ghetto
By Jessica Care MooreI really did not care for the book. Jessica Moore intensifies the argument of what is Black. People argue about rather or not Jesus is Black, well, Jessica suggests that the alphabet is black. Jessica takes language and glorifies each letter of the alphabet. However, there are some moments in the book where I was lost and I had to re-read over and over again to try and understand. She makes learning seem culturally fun and enriching. Jessica is clearly no amateur to the poetry world. She has taking her place on the throne of language arts. The Alphabet Verses the Ghetto compliments the best of both the alphabet and the ghetto, it just takes a long time to get there. I would not recommend the reading to anyone.
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Summary: The Alphabet Verses The Ghetto
Review: Anyone who can't understand this book, isn't reading enough in general! This books shows obvious growth on the part of this progressive young writer. From "Princess," to the imagery of "ressurection," this book hits hard politically and poetically. Her heart is on her sleeve, but this is not a book of cliches or simple emotional rabbling. Her poetry if loaded with complex metaphors and is a book all young poets hoping to take their work more seriously on the page should read. I would recommend this book to all lovers of poetry unafraid of a what's going on in the head of black woman poet. The Alphabet Verses The Ghetto isn't simply about painting everything black as another reviewer suggested, it's about redefinition and survival. It's about taking on a language and winning.
I'm happy about all 208 pages of this collection. A must read!!
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Summary: The Alphabet Verses The Ghetto
Review: Anyone who can't understand this book, isn't reading enough in general! This books shows obvious growth on the part of this progressive young writer. From "Princess," to the imagery of "ressurection," this book hits hard politically and poetically. Her heart is on her sleeve, but this is not a book of cliches or simple emotional rabbling. Her poetry if loaded with complex metaphors and is a book all young poets hoping to take their work more seriously on the page should read. I would recommend this book to all lovers of poetry unafraid of a what's going on in the head of black woman poet. The Alphabet Verses The Ghetto isn't simply about painting everything black as another reviewer suggested, it's about redefinition and survival. It's about taking on a language and winning.
I'm happy about all 208 pages of this collection. A must read!!
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Summary: From the Soul
Review: Honest, real and from the heart. Moore explores the world by allowing the world to understand her through poems about her experiences and observations. This book explores such issues as love and survival. "The Art of Noise" is a good poem with interesting imagery about issues around black relationships. "I am a work in Progress" is another good one that explores elements of inner city life. Worth trying.
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Summary: I don't know
Review: I am sorry to say that I did not enjoy this book at all. The language was lack luster and simple, not really depicting a poetic style. Many of the poems are cliche. I commend anyone who has the guts to publish their emotions. At the same time, I must say that I was disappointed with this book. Having seen Moore perform numerous times I feel that she is an excellent performer. However, sometimes spoken word artists should stick to the stage, when their words are available to be read and critiqued, you realize that the drama that they display on stage is really all they have going for them.
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Summary: The Alphabet Versus Spoken Word
Review: I read this book twice. The first time I read it, it struck me as under-developed and simplistic. The second time I read it, I couldn't even get past the first twelve pages. Although Care Moore obviously has talent, it is cloaked/hidden in poor syntax/ poor use of literary devices. In addition, her language can be somewhat clumsy at times, for example: "there are moments death is loving you
moves into your house." In this instance, the first line could have real power, but the second line is inconsistent with the subject, and ruins everything. Not the worst money I've ever spent, but my copy is going to a used bookstore real soon.
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Summary: Not Like Maya Angelou
Review: I wasn't moved by Care Mooore's poetry the way I am by Maya Angelou and Lucille Clifton, but she's still got talent and she's still a hip young voice that might mature into an important one. Read her just to be well read.
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Summary: Breath Taking!
Review: Jessica Care Moore is a explosive writer and the best slam poet I have ever heard. I remember in high school my tescher would read from her first book " The Words Don't Fit In My Mouth" and thatnks to her I fell in love with poetry. And I thank her for my love of the art because of her I know what love, pain, and pride is and I will never take my heritage for granted ever again. I thank you and I love you work hopefully you will read this review. You are a beautiful black woman and you keep shakin it up for us I will be her to read everything you come out with. Stay strong sista!
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Summary: putting in work
Review: Jessica Care moore's second collection is a difficult read. The imagery is difficult to absorb, the metaphors are difficult to grasp, and the pure emotion behind the words is sometimes difficult to withstand. Reading this collection requires the reader to put in real work, but the effort is well worth it. In this work, Care moore becomes, teacher, mother, wife, preacher, leader, guide, and conscience to the reader, all the while not caring a bit what anyone has to say about her message. She hits hard and suddenly, and though the untrained eye may have to read a few works over again to understand what just happened to them, the collection is a powerful reflection of someone with a strong sense of self and a strong sense of purpose. A solid work.
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