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Liked It “This book would be great to use on a unit on poetry. These are very moving and yet simple poems that give a great example of the power of poetry. There are much less words than a story and yet just as moving. I would have students pick something that means a lot to them and have them write a poem...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“This book would be great to use on a unit on poetry. These are very moving and yet simple poems that give a great example of the power of poetry. There are much less words than a story and yet just as moving. I would have students pick something that means a lot to them and have them write a poem about that. They key would be to show students that when you care about something, it comes across in your writing. ”
kendra C wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Probably known as the most mature and uplifting collection of poems to exist, Housden has selected poems that truly define beauty. From uplifting poems to poems with morals; the beauty is ever-present. My favorite poem, "ode to my socks" as naive as a title it is, the nuance of it acutally makes it a powerful piece. These collections are truly timeless”
CHRISTIAN G wrote this review Saturday, June 13 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“i love poemes”
kaitlyn b wrote this review Monday, June 1 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“What a great, great book. Better than any self-help book, this set of poems reminds you of the beauty, of the power, of the wonder, and of the reality of life and love. From the Introduction, through each poem and its related essay discussing the poem, all the way through the Epilogue, just a fantastic look at life. As Housden suggests, reading these poems every morning is not out of the realm of possibility. If I can be allowed to quote from his Epilogue: "Above all, they weave in and out of the two great themes: being awake and being love. Every one of of these ten poems calls us in its own way to open our eyes to the wonder of what is around us; to the wonder of what is deep inside the human heart; and above all, to be awake to the presence, the sensation, of our own being, in the midst of all of it. Every one of them calls us to love: to dive into the fiery furnace that life really is...."”
Michelle C wrote this review Monday, September 1 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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