Anger, Acknowledgment, and Acceptance: Blatant Honesty [Paperback]

E. T., II Davis (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1585001457 | ISBN-13: 978-1585001453 | Publication Date: December 1, 1995

"Anger, Acknowledgement and Acceptance (Blatant Honesty," has been described as an extension of the author's heart. Many readers may find they also identify with his feelings and point of view.

The book may be many things, perhaps the work of a depressed soul or that of an angray individual from an oppressed culture. One thing is certain - the book is a tool for teaching readers to accept their circumstances and acknowledge that society has problems. It also teaches readers to bare their souls, a useful thereapy for learning to live. The author stresses that no matter what the reader experiences in the world, they are not alone in what they feel.

The author's hope is that readers will see not only the social side to this collection, but the spiritual side as well. With every social issues, there is a spiritual solution. The author advances his belief that all social problems begin in the spiritual realm.

Editorial Reviews

Review

E.T. Davis' book of poems, Anger, Acknowledgement, and Acceptance (Blatant Honesty), is a remarkable achievement.... -- Professor David Leight, Humanities Dept, Reading Area Community College, Reading, PA

About the Author

E.T. Davis II is a Black American, born and raised in Washington, DC, on the heels of the Civil Rights Movement and the beginnings of home rule in Washington. He attended schools in the DC area before enlisting in the military.

Davis has always been inquisitive, questioning the events he has witnessed and wondering why they did not turn out differently.

At an early age, he began to question why the given lot of many Black Americans was so unstable. But his circumstances, not his culture, shaped Davis' point of view. As a youth, he used his culture as a crutch. But, as a soldier, he came to realize that there is no difference between people in death. His book delves into obtaining such wisdom, and the pain that came as a result. Instead of taking it in a depressing way, he chosed to get angry, acknowledge life and accept it on its terms. His goal: To be blatantly honest in all the he sees.

Product Details

• Paperback: 108 pages
• Publisher: Authorhouse (December 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1585001457
• ISBN-13: 978-1585001453
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,982,906 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Applause! Applause! Applause!, July 26, 2000

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Kat (Boston, Massachusetts) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Anger, Acknowledgment, and Acceptance: Blatant Honesty (Paperback)

I am honored to call the author a friend. I have also been privileged to view the original manuscript a few years ago. I knew, from my first look at it, that gems such as these would not stay hidden for long.

The author (Tony, to me) is one of those rare individuals who possesses a unique talent of word mastery. He says what most of us often think and lack the courage to voice. The initial poems included in "Anger....." are reflections of his strength. It takes some kind of courage to look that deeply into oneself and admit frailties and hurt.

My favorite, "Wildflower", is laced with such tenderness that it evokes feelings of wanting to be loved in just that way.......to be seen and known for the true beauty that I believe true "women" possess (even me........smile).

Mr. Davis (Tony, to me :-) ) , you have DONE it ! This is a masterpiece. Now........get busy on your next one. Congratulations on a hard work well done.

Katrina (Kat, to you)

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perception plays a vital role in society..., November 14, 2001

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"salamai" (Port Elizabeth, South Africa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Anger, Acknowledgment, and Acceptance: Blatant Honesty (Paperback)

People's lives were changed in so many ways because of what was referred to as the "Apartheid Regine" in South Africa. Yet all over the world people experienced such otrocities, but to place them into words as beautifully and touching as the author is no easy mission.

I was one of the first people to receive a copy of this book. Some I could identify with. With tears in my eyes, because of the hurt bestowed upon all South Africans and the "coloured" folk worldwide, not realizing how demoralizing it was, yet that made us a stronger people. I could not think that a man such as this could have such tenderness in his words.

EVERY poem is unique in it's own right. I will even go to the lenght of saying they are powerful and heart wrenching. To me, the book makes one realize that we are not alone. Oppression is something that so many of us face. Alll over the world people are discriminated against. "Step Into Our World" is the very first poem in this compilation. I suggest this poem be read by those who have not "walked a mile in our shoes".

I am from a world where I was discriminated against. A world where I am too white to be black, but too black to be white. I am what is considered in South Africa as "coloured", a limbo in society.

This book will be a hit with many, if not all, South Africans, as still today not all whites know the extent of humiliation and embarassment, hurt and emotional pain they bestowed upon us. Some will blissfully remain ignorant.

This book comes from a person whom seems like a tough and rugged man. Yet, he is a gentle giant; am man not afraid to express emotions. He is a man whom has truly "Touched My Soul".

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Marvelous...., May 15, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Anger, Acknowledgment, and Acceptance: Blatant Honesty (Paperback)

In just a few pages, one must see the world as the media does not portray. Even in the midst of calamity, beauty is found in the author's portrayal of life.