RISE UP!: POEMS OF PROTEST, POEMS OF PRAISE - Couverture rigide

Fitz-Wynn, Mari; Fitz, Andrew W.

Couverture rigide

ISBN 13 : 9798985816808

Editeur : Faith Journey Publishing, LLC., 2022

Synopsis

RISE UP! Poems of Protest, Poems of Praise Is a poetry collection of powerful imagery braided together from the poems of a grandfather born to parents who were slaves and his granddaughter, who have linked the travesties of racism and slavery , and the devastation and waste of war, with hope, grace, and peace. 

The underlying themes of the beauty and awe of creation, the wonders of nature and stars, 

and mankind's sense of place and belonging are spun throughout the book.

The insights of each poem reflects the rich legacy of this African American family, and how their writing creates a connection to other generations. North Carolina Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Green states, "These poems are emblematic of the reality that many things that cause strife and sorrow are also the things that cause an uprising in the spirit. The pages of RISE UP! Poems of Protest, Poems of Praise is a metaphorical offering of a wellspring of solidarity that our world needs. These pages help us drink fully of the possibilities of laughter knowing that weeping dehydrates the body; reminding us that we are the water bearers of hope."

This book also speaks to other people who, in their Christian walks have been summoned to give more than a nod to the injustices of the past, but urged to acknowledge, and recognize their responsibility to help solve issues of social injustice boldly through Christ's love.

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

Mari Fitz-Wynn is an experienced writer with nearly thirty years of writing expertise. She has published two books, Take Heart and Connect the D.O.T.S., and has another one, Anointed to Dream in the works. She's published numerous articles in several magazines such as A Woman's Heart and Soul, the National AG Woman's magazine and the Chattanooga Weekly, and the North Carolina Home Educators Greenhouse Report. Mari has written poetry and litanies for many years. She is the recipient of a United Arts Council literary grant and placed second in the Blue Ridge Mountain Christian Writers Conference Articles Competition, and she is a popular speaker. RISE UP! is her debut poetry collection. Visit her at www.marifitzwynn.com to stay in touch.

Andrew W. Fitz (1895-1986) was the author of three poetry books, countless unpublished poems, and an inspirational booklet, "Try It." In the 1930s he built his own car and was a trademark and patent holder for several inventions. "A.W." as he was known, was the son of former slaves and a graduate of Kansas State College in Manhattan, Kansas. He served in the personnel department of the 65th Pioneer Infantry during World War I.Born in Coffeyville, Kansas, he lived most of his adult life in Council Bluffs, Iowa. There he was active in civic affairs that involved the betterment of Black people. He served as president of the Council Bluffs NAACP, and lived his final years in Omaha, Nebraska.

Suzanne Underwood Rhodes, Poet Laureate of Arkansas and author of Flying Yellow, and numerous other books lives, writes, and teaches in the mountains of Fayetteville, Arkansas. A native of New York, she began writing poetry at age six and won several prizes for her poems as a girl. Inspired by teachers and others who nurtured her writing, Suzanne takes a passionate interest in developing other poets through workshops, mentoring, and editing.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Faith Journey Publishing, LLC.
• Date d'édition: 2022
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798985816808
• Reliure: Tapa dura
• Nombre de pages: 52
• Éditeur: Underwood Rhodes Suzanne
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible