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Rating:  - Necessary poems
If you were to own only five books of poetry in your entire life, this should be one of them - earthy, thoughtful, good like crusty home-baked bread and and as sweet on the tongue as honey.
Wonderful.
I have no doubt that it will still be continuously in print for the next 20 years, too, and double that again.
Enjoy!
Rating: - Open a new world within
Piercy's poems in this collection touch my every emotion. They make me laugh, cry, consider, ache, scream and everything in the spaces between. I "had" to read this for a contemporary lit course in college over ten years ago. Problem was, I couldn't stop reading it. It was the first book I couldn't bring myself to sell back. It's exceptional, from the words on the pages to the typeface itself. Favorite include: "For the young who want to" "For strong women" "Poetry festival lover" and of course "The moon is always female." After reading it, you will feel like you know Piercy. And you will also better know yourself.
Rating: - An amazing toast to women, nature, and love. Pefectly worded
This book was exactly what I wanted. The poems are all unique, but all share a wonderful thread or womanly pride and celebration. I read it from cover to cover, laughing and crying all the way through. I loved it and would recommend any of her books...especially this one.
Rating: - Beautiful, Powerful, A joy to Read!!!!
If I were to pick a favorite book of poetry this would be it! I stumbled across a copy while on vacation in Maine and spent hours on the beach reading these poems out loud. While some are extremely political and touch on very painful topics, I feel strongly that Marge Piercy has allowed her readers to tap into her inner beliefs, and feelings. It is a very special person who is able to do this, and this collection of poems is wonderful in allowing us to see the many facets of this poet. Imagery, analogy, whatever you connect with, you'll find it in this book. I lent my copy to a friend and it was never returned so I'm back here buying a second!!!! If you're considering this book, don't hesitate a second longer, you'll love it!
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