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larosareads's review against another edition
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 against another edition
4.0
I wanted some more poetry for April...and Nikki Giovanni reading to me for a few days was perfect.
tracithomas's review against another edition
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 against another edition
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.
indydhania's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
shelfcarewithshan's review against another edition
5.0
Nikki Giovanni does it again. A moving, love-filled and fierce book of poetry and prose. Current and everlasting at the same time. I had the pleasure of listening to Giovanni’s narration of this book as well as the podcast that’s attached in the audiobook. I can’t wait to read it again. 5/5
domeniqueh's review against another edition
5.0
Oh, Nikki Giovanni, how i love your poetry and prose. So enthralling, so timely, so essential. Thankful for your words that resonates with my Black experience, my mother’s Black experience, & my grandmother’s Black experience.
molly_dettmann's review against another edition
4.0
Whoa, I know Nicki Giovanni is an amazing poet, but this collection of her work really blew my mind. From comforting and joyful poems reflecting on her life to some straight up passionate truths about racism, rape, and other injustices, she did not hold back. She even had one about that awkward time after a long flight she had to pee while someone needed one more thing from her. My favorite was Quilts but all of these will stay with me. What I would give to have a dinner with her and just hear some of these poems and prose in person.
cesttemps's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
4.0