caitlin_89's review against another edition
4.0
Thanks for lending this to me, Prof. Seeger. I loved it.
I want to re-read it eventually.
I'm not good at reviewing poetry, but I really really liked this.
I want to re-read it eventually.
I'm not good at reviewing poetry, but I really really liked this.
jeninmotion's review against another edition
5.0
That was fantastic and unexpected, both the poetry and the memoir/family history.
candyheilman's review against another edition
5.0
i had added this to my list of "want to read" last month.. then a couple of days ago i found it already on my book shelf, i guess i read it a few years ago (it has my notes & underlinings in it already) but completely forgot. but it was a delightful reread. lucille will always be one of my favorite poets/writers.
frankiebird's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
A must-read for any feminist, poet or human-being doing the heart-work that is unlearning.
kerrianne's review
5.0
Once upon a time in undergrad a poetry professor told me various pieces of mine reminded her of Clifton and at that point not having read any Clifton I traipsed to the library and found her, and ultimately found Blessing the Boats and my poetic world was rocked and that collection was immediately owned, and happily read and re-read until the cover looked like it no longer wanted to remain attached to the rest of its pages.
[Five stars for this collection being like looking at Clifton's bones, and repeatedly beautiful without even showcasing some of her best poems.]
[Five stars for this collection being like looking at Clifton's bones, and repeatedly beautiful without even showcasing some of her best poems.]
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