Reviews

Being Alive is a Good Idea: A Conversation with Nikki Giovanni and Glory Edim by Glory Edim, Nikki Giovanni

briana_blu's review

inspiring reflective fast-paced

5.0

We are fortunate to have Nikki Giovanni, but we are even more fortunate that is committed to teaching and connecting with young ppl about what she’s learned in her almost 80 years of life. 36 short pages packed with wisdom.  You’re better when you finish it. 

mindsplinters's review

challenging fast-paced

5.0

Short, powerful, and conversational.  It reminded me that I really need to read more of Nikki Giovanni's poetry.

greeniezona's review

inspiring

5.0

I love Nikki Giovanni so much that when I found out this tiny book was going to be a part of Independent Bookstore Day, I knew I had to rush out and get a copy, even if it meant interrupting my sacred Dewey's Readathon to do it. This was an excellent decision.

I picked this book up to read on a day when I was unreasonably cranky for no obvious reason, hoping it would adjust my attitude for me, and OH GOODNESS, DID IT EVER. Nikki Giovanni is a treasure, and as soon as I put this down I made sure to go follow Glory Edim everywhere I wasn't already following her. 

Listen. ALL OF NIKKI GIOVANNI'S OPINIONS ARE CORRECT. This is a wide-ranging conversation, as advertised, but I would follow her wherever she goes. From Vice President Harris to the fuckability of Frederick Douglas to space to living in the Appalachias to learning Chinese to her own poetry to Kanye...

This tiny book is a gem. 

heypretty52's review

informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

jkanz's review

5.0

“Now I want to try this”… this transcript propelled me to keep going! Thank you Nikki Giovanni. I felt the warm embrace of my elders through your words.