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  Poetic Persuasion: The Young...

  Emmanuel Borges Da Silva

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  Can light shine from the darkness of disability? Is there hope in the life of a young carer? "Poetic Persuasion: The Young Carer's Ink" by Emmanuel Borges-Da-Silva explores these questions through a poignant collection of poetry. Drawing from his own experiences as a former young carer, Emmanuel captures the profound challenges and triumphs of caring for a loved one. The poems delve into universal themes of grief, hope, love, masculinity, and faith in God, offering a raw yet uplifting perspective on the human experience.Written in a heartfelt and accessible style, this collection invites readers to find strength, resilience, and empowerment in the face of hardship. Each poem is a call to rethink preconceived notions and embrace a new perspective on life’s struggles and joys. Whether you’ve been a young carer, faced adversity, or simply seek inspiration, this book is a testament to the transformative power of poetry. A moving tribute to family, faith, and the human spirit, it offers comfort, hope, and encouragement for anyone on a journey of self-discovery. This was made for you. 
  “In this book, Emmanuel paints vivid imagery that draws you into a journey through grief and joy, disappointment and hope, insecurities, relationships and life transitions. He writes from a raw and vulnerable place, as one who has travelled this road and not just as a casual observer." ~ Daniel Ogbonna, Poet. 
  “A deeply moving body of work to visit and revisit. Get a box of tissues ready as Eman unfurls his thoughts and heart.” ~ Pelumi, author of Love LETTERS & HEART Ramblings 
  “Emmanuel’s tender portrait of love, faith and hope is honest and revelatory” ~ Lanaire Aderemi, bless the memory 
  "The poems are anecdotes, unravelling the seasons of his life up until this point." ~ Achayo, Music Artist

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  Loss-iLahleko (A National...

  Qhali, Sanela Lasta Mkhize,...

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  Loss-iLahleko (A National Choreopoem): The Audio Experience invites you on a heartfelt journey of loss and return. This audio adaptation brings the choreopoem from the full-length book Loss-iLahleko (A National Choreopoem) to life, offering a deeply moving literary and sonic experience. 
  The full-length book is a richly layered work with four parts: a multilingual choreopoem exploring loss through songs and poems by South African female authors in Indigenous languages and English; short South African stories reflecting the lived experiences of countless women and children, including Finding Katlego and Palesa's Lockdown Escape by Elaine Pillay, Elo Phupho by Bulelwa Sigcau, and Fizza by Qhali; motivational reminders offering hope; and key information on Gender-Based Violence (GBV). Each piece sensitively weaves forms of GBV into a tapestry of voices that speak to resilience, suffering, and healing. 
  This audiobook immerses listeners in the vivid worlds of the choreopoem, seamlessly moving between English and South Africa’s Indigenous languages. It reflects the resilience, trauma, and strength of women and children while echoing the languages of their mothers, bearing witness to the persistent uncertainty and lack of security in the land they call home. 
  Loss-iLahleko is SA’s first multilingualised book series on GBV, written and translated into 11 books by extraordinary South African female writers in all the country’s official languages. To explore the full book, visit the publisher’s website. 
  Trigger Warning: This experience includes themes of GBV which may be distressing for some listeners. Please listen with care. 
  Executive Producer, Producer, Creative Director, Curator, Music Co-Producer & Arranger: Qhali 
  Music Composer, Sound Engineer, Sound Design & Post Production: Yaw Bannerman  
  Music Co-Producer, Lead Music Performer, Arranger: Lasta 
  Music Performer 2: Nonkuthalo Kolweni

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  A Ballad of the Boston Tea Party...

  Oliver Wendell Holmes

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  One of foremost American literary names brings the beginning of the American War of Independence to beautiful poetic verse

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  The Long Weekend

  Rita Ann Higgins

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  From saints' days to Halloween and the many other celebrations on the Irish calendar, this collection of poetry from Rita Ann Higgins sets a tone for all seasons.
  Featuring bank holiday poems as heard on RTÉ Radio, such as 'Lúnasa' and 'Coming Out of Winter', and others like 'My Mother Loved Me in Red', 'The Púca', 'Visiting My Father at Christmas' and 'All Souls' Day', The Long Weekend leaves no question that Rita Ann Higgins is the people's poet.
  'The people's poet. She's magic. She's a one-off.' Brendan O'Connor
  'A haunting, beautiful collection of poems that commands attention and bears witness to life's struggle. This collection confirms Higgins as one of our greatest poets.' Elaine Feeney
  'A work of immense thoughtfulness.'Susannah Dickey

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  Opened Doors

  Artie Bryant

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  Emotions seal closed doors, but it's the heart that pries them open. Once we step inside, not only do we find ourselves, we discover our purpose.In Opened Doors, author Artie Bryant passionately delves into love, pain and the whirlwind of emotions in between through a profound collection of poetry, intricately penned to propel readers into the author's transparent, visual feast of confessions. As he therapeutically unveils the anxiety hidden beneath the darkness of depression, just when hope seems like a fleeting dream...healing takes place. Not just for readers, but the smooth flow and rhythmic musings deliver the author himself from his painful past.  Not only will readers see themselves in the verses, they'll be inspired to re-evaluate their worth.Between the pages of Opened Doors masterfully lies an unfiltered plethora of candid testimonies that move readers from the pained contentment of despair, to the inspiring revelation that they are indeed worthy of happiness that is promised to all of us. A poem is but a few words, but the effect of their power remains for generations. Open the door, and take the first step to creative healing.

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  Life’s a Mango

  Jen Compton

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  FROM MUNDANE TO MAGIC.A keen awareness of this present moment, and real gratitude for it, will bring you ever closer to the inner joy you long for. In Life's a Mango, Jen Compton applies universal ideas to remind us that there's always a kinder way of dealing with life's situations.The Sioux Indians said that the longest journey we will ever take is from the head to the heart. Jen's book is a travel companion to help you get there – in a soothing, inspiring way.Using parts of the mango as metaphors – the skin, the brown bits, the flesh and the seed – Jen's inspirational poetry sheds a more positive, compassionate light on life. It will make you smile, reflect, and ultimately it will help to bring our the best version of you!Everyone from five-year-olds to centenarians will find guidance, truth and hope here. Open this book at any page and be instantly uplifted by a feel-good message.Now with mandalas to colour and journal pages, this book is a very special edition to your bedside or coffee table collection.

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