But Ice Cream Melts [Hardcover]

Nerina Rammairone (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 23, 2003

Nerina Rammairone finds fragile bliss in the details. Her first poetry collection, But Ice Cream Melts, speaks for the heartbroken-people who live in the space between sweet and sour. Here life is not always damaged but it is often delayed, and the struggle to get it rolling again is overwhelming. In Rammairone's verses sweet moments never last, but their essence lingers. And sometimes that's all you need.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Nerina Rammairone's work has appeared in The National Library of Poetry "Best of 1997" Anthology, The Paterson Literary Review and her poem, "Fireflies," was a finalist in the 1998 Allen Ginsberg Poetry Award. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in English from St. John's University, where she also re-launched the campus literary magazine, Proteus, after a long hiatus. Ms. Rammairone lives on Staten Island and is currently an editor at TV Guide. In her spare time she stalks Jon Bon Jovi, bakes cookies and would like to buy the world a Coke. But Ice Cream Melts is her first published book of poetry. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 176 pages
• Publisher: Xlibris Corporation (May 23, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1401065902
• ISBN-13: 978-1401065904
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,875,298 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars True To Life, November 2, 2003

A Kid's Review

This review is from: But Ice Cream Melts (Paperback)

I LOVED THIS BOOK !
It is very true to life and that's why I like it.

Even children will like this book !

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy this Book!, October 23, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: But Ice Cream Melts (Paperback)

Visual image fiends, shop no further. The moments, feelings and images found in Rammairone's first book remind one of what it is like to be alive.
I enjoyed reading these poems because they brought on a brainstorm of my own creativity. I shared many of them with people around me--in fact, I told quite a few people about this book and passed my copy around when it arrived in the mail. While many people were groaning and mumbling about wanting to do something creative someday, Nerina Rammairone was quietly being creative, and in the process, found herself with a book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Exciting New Talent, October 2, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: But Ice Cream Melts (Paperback)

Accessible yet devoid of all cliches, these poems never fail to fascinate. Rammairone has a way of drawing the reader into her quiet-yet powerful-world of minute observation. Hers is a voice of ominous fury lurking under a surface of calm. And hence, the voice for anyone unwilling to speak as bravely. These poems are cathartic, and mesmerizing.