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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 811.54
EAN: 9780933377295
Edition: First Edition, First Printing
ISBN: 0933377290
Label: The Eighth Mountain Press
Manufacturer: The Eighth Mountain Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 160
Publication Date: October 01, 1994
Publisher: The Eighth Mountain Press
Studio: The Eighth Mountain Press
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A political, spiritual Palestinian-American from Texas, Naomi Nye illuminates some of the subtler aspects of human experience in this volume of poems drawn from three previous collections. She ponders everything from the donor of a now-broken music box to a little girl clenching her fist against death, using absolute clarity of imagery and a gentle, authoritative voice to make her visions accessible. She also poses such unanswerable questions as "What makes a man with a gun seem bigger/ than a man with almonds?" -- making it a thought-provoking read.
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I was told about this book by a friend at an Artist Retreat. I had the opportunity to read a few poems by Naomi especially "Happiness". I was bowled away by the beauty and honesty of her work. I had to have a copy and ordered one as soon as I got to a computer. It was only later that I found out it was a collection of her best work. I am always finding new poets I like and its always hard to decide which volume of their work to purchase. Volumes like this make it easy. A poets best work is always ... Read More
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Initially I was attracted to this book because of the photo on the cover, and took it out from the library on a whim. Finding her poetry to be rich, savory, and memorable, I am now always watching for more of her work! Two of my favorites in this volume are "Kindness" and "Happiness." I think you'll enjoy them as well!
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Naomi Shihab Nye is Palestinian-American and currently lives in Texas. Words Under the Words is a collection of works from three earlier books: Different Ways to Pray, Hugging the Jukebox, and Yellow Glove. In this collection, her poetry celebrates the interconnectedness of the human spirit and the ordinary world. A stranger's eyes, once met, become the eyes of a fellow (Eye-to-Eye, p. 11); a serving woman's lined face tells a story of great worth (The Indian in the Kitchen, p.4); and images of Guatemala ... Read More
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I have always felt that I couldn't "understand" poetry, but these poems spoke to me. I came across this book by accident, but once I started reading it, I couldn't part with it. I felt compelled to buy a copy. The beauty of Ms. Nye's poetry lies in its unpretentious yet eloquent simplicity. The poems are full of everyday events, people, emotions - yet express such profound ideas. They are full of humanity, good-will, and self-discovery. This is a book that would appeal to even the most "unliterary" person.
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The Words Under the Words is certainly one of my favorite books of poetry. Nye writes with a warmth and gentleness that is calming, thought-provoking, and increasingly rare in today's poetry. She seems to have an amazingly accurate and poignant understanding of human emotions and presents these so softly and beautifully that it's hard not to fall in love with the stories that grow from these poems. One of the few books of poetry I've read cover to cover that's maintained a sense of freshness and wonder throughout. ... Read More
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Dewey Decimal Number: 811.54
EAN: 9780933377295
Edition: First Edition, First Printing
ISBN: 0933377290
Label: The Eighth Mountain Press
Manufacturer: The Eighth Mountain Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 160
Publication Date: October 01, 1994
Publisher: The Eighth Mountain Press
Studio: The Eighth Mountain Press