Selected poems previously published in Princeton Arts Review, Heaven Bone, Temple, Snark, Fertile Ground, Hart, Orange Review, and elsewhere as well as selected, previously unpublished poems. All of Brett Axel's best loved poems to date appear in this, his first full length collection in 25 years.
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"An Astonishing book" -- Pete Seeger of Brett Axel's Will Work For Peace
"An extraordinary experience...a raw vulnerability that made some uncomfortable, and left others crying." -- Chris Farlekas of Brett Axel's Diner Eucharist
"An extraordinary experience...a raw vulnerability that made some uncomfortable, and left others crying." -- Chris Farlekas of Brett Axel's Diner Eucharist
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Brett Axel is anxious to answer your E-mailed comments and questions about this book personally. As well, he reads all over the world and may be able to let you know when he will be appearing near you. Contact him at axels@orn.net
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
From its great title to its back cover--a great book!,
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This review is from: First on the Fire (Paperback)
I had never heard of Mr. Axel, but I heard him read in Omaha, Nebraska. He has some simple poems that I liked, and other poems that are more complex, but still accessible to regular guys like me. His topics include abuse, love, sex, mothers, etc. I liked the variety in his poems. Read "three poems for three lovers," 'Cliche," "red Paint," and "The Sexuality of Youth," and then you have a good representation of Mr. Axel's poems. The way he arrived at his title is an interesting story, and the title is perfect. I also like the size of the book, the way it feels in my hands, and the cover. Buy it!
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Not what I was expecting,
By A Customer
This review is from: First on the Fire (Paperback)
My mom would burn this book if she saw some of the poems in it. But really, it isn't vulgar. It's real. Most of it is pretty tame, sweet, and touching even, which makes the stronger stuff stand out all the more. I would suggest this book to people. Especially to people that think there is well crafted poetry on one side and nitty gritty street poetry on another. This is both, or maybe neither, maybe something entirely different.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
All consuming poetry!,
By A Customer
This review is from: First on the Fire (Paperback)
I sat down with the intention of reading a few poems. Though was unable to get up until I had finished the whole book! Axel creativly evokes thought through his work and paints images in many realms of emotion. A must have book!
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