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Paperback: 124 pages
Publisher: 1st Book Library (June 20, 2000)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1587216779
ISBN-13: 978-1587216770
Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.1 x 0.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 5.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,195,160 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A must read!, April 1, 2002

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This book gives an insight into the mind of a man on death row. The work is honest, open and lets us have a glimpse of life on the row. The poetry is moving and haunting, the death of the authors friend was very emotional. I have since corresponded with Reginald and wait eagerly for his next book.

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4.0 out of 5 stars the imagery are vivid, April 23, 2002

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You don't have to be a poet or a lover of poetry to understand or appreciate this book. Lewis' images are vivid, often cinematic and continuously palpable, harnessed by emotion.. Is Lewis off death row? What happened? Was he exonerated? Was his sentence commuted to life? But after reading through these poems, the meaning becomes clear. Lewis hasn't left, but he leaves all the time.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Seasoned Poet on Death Row, April 18, 2002

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Reginald Lewis brings to this collection of poems his experience of prison, death row, old flames, injustice, his passion for social issues, and his love of jazz. He is a wordmaster who has found his own unique voice, and the emotional courage to speak his own truth.

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4.0 out of 5 stars opening our eyes
This book is truly an insight into the world of not only an incarcerated man, but a black man on death row. Read more

Published on April 24, 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars This book opened my eyes
I enjoyed this book immensely. The author has a way of bringing out the truth and touching the heart and soul. His language is powerful and direct. Read more

Published on April 23, 2002 by Midwest Book Review

4.0 out of 5 stars A rare talent
His work, moving and soul searching, reeks with a rare talent.. To miss reading this very moving and inspiring book would be an injustice to the author.