Title: I Am Soul
Author: Yecheilyah Ysrayl
Published: December 20, 2017 by Literary Korner Publishing
Genre: Poetry
How I got the book: I received a free copy from the author in exchange for an honest review.
Summary:
I AM SOUL is Yecheilyah’s Fourth Collection of poetry. Select poems from the PBS Blog and her personal journal, these pieces focus on all things personal and all things SOUL.
My Review:
I was pleased to find out this author had a poetry book up her sleeve for one last release in 2017. Poetry has intrigued me lately and I’ve been trying to read more of it. So I was eager to give this one a try.
As the summary suggests, I Am Soul is a collection of poetry from the author’s blog or personal journal.
These poems are based on African history and literature as well as Women’s literature. It’s interesting to read from such a perspective because I come from a different background than the author. It reads just like a journal and it’s refreshing.
The poetry comes in all shapes and sizes so that it doesn’t get monotonous. Some are long lasting two to three pages while others are just a few lines taking up half a page. Some of them rhymed and some didn’t. Some lines were long reading like prose and others weren’t. It kept my attention and I was able to read it in one sitting, despite how short it is at 96-pages.
If you’re interested in history or even just poetry in general, this is a great book to read.
I Am Soul by Yecheilyah Ysrayl gets…
5 out of 5 stars
Favorite Quote:
“But I can write, / articulating the suffering / of the now silent.” –Yecheilyah Ysrayl, I Am Soul
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Oh wow. Just seeing this. Thanks so much for the review hun 😍
My pleasure. 🙂
I need some poetry in my life.
Start here, lol.
I don’t read poetry. To be perfectly honest I wouldn’t know where to start. Glad you enjoyed this one though.
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I don’t typically read it either, but I’ve been trying to branch out more. This one was definitely an interesting take on it. Thanks for stopping by.
I’m too lazy for poetry, it tends to make me delve and ruminate
Everyone has their likes and dislikes.
Nice review! I just recently started getting into poetry. I’ll have to add this one to my list.
Thanks. I hope you enjoy it. 🙂
I love reading poetry, especially when it speaks to lived experiences that I haven’t had. Having that window into the souls of other people is so important. I’ll definitely have to track this one down and give it a look. xx
That’s such a wonderful way of explaining it and I totally agree. I hope you enjoy it if you get the chance to read it.
Poetry is not my thing, but this sounds like an interesting collection!
It is. It’s a quick read too. Thanks for stopping by!
I am not too big into Poetry but I can see some people really enjoying this! 🙂
I just started getting into poetry last year, but this is a great read. 🙂
I may have to check this one out! Poetry is one of those things I’ve always wanted to understand and love but never “gotten into.” Thank you for sharing! 🙂
I hope you enjoy it. I’ve been in the same boat with poetry, but you just have to branch out a little. 🙂
Yep, I just gotta take the leap at some point! 😀
Exactly!
Sounds awesome! 🙂
Love the review!
Thank you! 🙂
great review – I am hoping to read more poetry this year 🙂
Thank you! I hope you enjoy this one, should you ever give it a try.
I really struggle with poetry. Not really my thing.
Yeah, I know it’s a hit or miss for some people.