Acolytes: Poems
by Nikki Giovanni
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Author: Nikki GiovanniEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Published)
Format: Bargain Price
Published: 2007-01-23
ISBN: N/A
Number of pages: 144
Publisher: William Morrow
Book Reviews of Acolytes: Poems
Book Review: Beautiful Book of Loss and Love
Summary: 5 Stars
This book was dedicated to those close to Giovanni she had lost. She admitted recently on the "Tavis Smiley Show" (2/26/07) that she has had to adjust her view about who she writes for. Other than her adoring fans, she said she mostly wrote because of her mother. And so with her mother's death in 2006 she has had to adjust her thinking when it comes to the audience or muse that she writes for.
She also admitted in her speeches that this was a "book of loss" but she still continues on to do what she loves. She ended this book with love poems such as "Your pillow" and "I am your allergy" because she said she wanted to give the book an uplifting conclusion. And also to lead into her next book which she said would be a book of love poems.
Her prose writing in "Acolytes" is also a joy to read. After reading "The Best Midnight Snack Ever", you'll find yourself eager to accept her recommendations.
Nikki is one of my favorite writers, and after meeting her in person I can say she's a joy to be around (especially for an old lady *smile*). I'd recommend this to any lover of poetry.
Summary of Acolytes: Poems
A collection of eighty all new poems, Acolytes is distinctly Nikki Giovanni, but different. Not softened, but more inspired by love, celebration, memories and even nostalgia. She aims her intimate and sparing words at family and friends, the deaths of heroes and friends, favorite meals and candy, nature, libraries, and theatre. But in between, the deep and edgy conscience that has defined her for decades shines through when she writes about Rosa Parks, hurricane Katrina, and Emmett Till's disappearance, leaving no doubt that Nikki has not traded one approach for another, but simply made room for both.
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