It is said that fact is stranger than fiction & that humor can be found in everday life. This book attempts to find that line between reality and humor in relationships, from a woman's perspective. With a poetic rhythm almost jazzy and rap-like, everyday words find a new melodic beat across the page, while telling us all a story of once upon a time.
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"I like to see Black women sticking together and teaching each other how to be Black women...by using creativity and poetry on paper." -- Snoop Doggy Dogg
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Anita Lawson is a nationally recognized author and relationship expert who has made several appearances on Ricki lake, BET, Tempestt adn ABC. She is known for a straight forward approach to discussing relationships. Her knowledge of the area comes from both past experience and her constant research which extends across the country.
In addition to book tours and television appearances, Anita currently is the relationship columnist for the web site Singledin at singledin.com.
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An Emotional Charge,
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This review is from: Girl...!: Serenity, Courage & Wisdom for the Dissed, Pissed Woman (Paperback)
As soon as you open this book and begin reading the poetry you will know that the title most accurately reflects its contents. The author notes in the introduction that the placement of the poems on the page is consistent with the breaks and emphasis that would be necessary for the poetry to be performed. This adds to the unique rhythm and pulse that is reflected in each of the poems.At the outset of the book, Lawson delves into the world of a woman scorned. This is the part of the book you'll want to read when you want to sit and brood about a relationship gone bad. The poems focus on men that have not been responsible in relationships and the resulting feelings, primarily hurt and anger, they also force you to observe the actions of the women involved. Lawson highlights the responsibilities that women must take for accepting the unacceptable for the sake of a relationship. She does a wonderful job of working emotions such as insecurity and fear into her poems as well. In the poem "I Got a Man" Lawson describes how difficult it can be for a woman to let go of a relationship that is no good. The female voice in this poem relates all the lies and cheating that she has experienced in the course of her relationship while trying to talk herself into saying goodbye for the last time. "I Got a Man" really highlights how it is difficult for many women to let go of something that is bad because of their fear of being alone. Another unique aspect of this collection is the way in which Lawson took traditional nursery rhymes and made them her own. After reading this collection, Jack and Jill and Little Miss "Muphet" will take on a whole new meaning for you. The final selections of poetry in this collection are what I would call the "Moving On" section. These poems encourage you to dream, to smile and to be thankful for your blessings. My favorite of these poems is "Lonely...Not Alone." In this poem, Lawson focuses on how at times it is better to be alone than to be unhappy and lonely while in a "relationship." Overall, this was a good collection. I think I would have enjoyed it more if I were in a different phase of my life. However, Lawson is a wonderful poet who can weave together words beautifully. I look forward to future works by this author, especially those covering a broader range of subject areas. Reviewed by Stacey Seay
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The Reality of Relationships 101,
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Two pages into this book in large bold font is the word "CAUTION: and it's underlined with this message: This book uses strong language and has been rated AG for All Good." Girl is told in several voices of the dissed and pissed woman. Within each poem women can find their own reality and courage. All the poems have a message for women, some are the humorous truth, while others are a subtle wake up call.The author has taken a few of her poems right from our childhood nursery books, with them she has added an adult twist, one example is Little Miss Muphet.A simple little poem that each of us have at one time in our lives experienced. What's so fantastic about Ms. Lawson's poetry is you can identify, you can feel these words resonating from your experiences. This book is for any woman who's partner ever cheated on them; lonely and settling for that nothing that once shined like a diamond. Women let's join together and read this book for the courage and serenity our soul needs and get some laughter for our hearts. Reviewed by Missy
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Girl...!,
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This review is from: Girl...!: Serenity, Courage & Wisdom for the Dissed, Pissed Woman (Paperback)
This book is filled with witty poetry,In each poem you can find a piece of yourself, a past or present relationship,spoken straight like it happens, no sugar coating.This book should be read by all, men and women.Full of emotions,hurt and life! Thanks Anita for telling it like it is.
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