Journey to Timbooktu [Paperback]

Memphis Vaughan Jr. (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Sadorian Pubns (June 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0971814805
• ISBN-13: 978-0971814806
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 6.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,974,043 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 Poetry in spirit, August 14, 2002

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The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers (RAWSISTAZ.com and BlackBookReviews.net) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Journey to Timbooktu (Paperback)

I have never read poetry like the book Journey To TimbookTu edited by Memphis Vaughn, Jr. This book is a magnificent collection of poems and essays featuring over 75 poets and writers.

The Journey To TimbookTu begins with the introduction. Vaughn gives us some history on how the book was developed. It's interesting to note how Vaughn's desire to pay homage to great African Empires and cultures led to the name TimBookTu. The motherland is at the heart of this poetic journey. This is one journey all African Americans can relate to. There is power in the words of these poetic expressions. You can feel the spirit of the book as you read. It's like going on a trip but never leaving home.

Vaughn's essay on The Last Resort is awesome. It reads like a short fictional story. The poets and essayists who contributed to the journey are to be commended for writing a collection of soul felt poetic expressions.

It took me several days to read this book but what impressed me the most were the poems. The poems are truly a reflection of African American experiences. I recommend that you visit the author's website and buy the book.

Reviewed by Dorothy Cooperwood

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome, November 23, 2002

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gretchen "gretchen" (bronx, new york USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Journey to Timbooktu (Paperback)

Journey to Timbooktu is a must purchase! This anthology definitely offers an excellent array of diverse authors, writing styles and genres to explore from an African American perspective. Memphis has done a wonderful job in selecting the writings and offering something for everyone's palette. What a wonderful gift and treasure.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great works from Timbooktu, August 13, 2002

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Karla Drain (Pensacola, FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Journey to Timbooktu (Paperback)

Journey to Timbooktu is an excellent array of works found on one of my favorite websites .... I have been inspired by so many of the poems featured on the timbooktu website and now this anthology has brought the talent of so many together. These authors so eloquently address all issues of the African American culture and Mr. Vaughan has divided their works up into chapters that uniquely describe their subject matter. If you are a poet, writer or just have a love for literary talent this collection of poem, essays and short stories will certainly captivate your mind.

I highly recommend this book to all with an appreciation for writing and the expression of our African American Culture. Great job Mr. Vaughan and I knew with your insight and vision you could see this through.