Liberated Muse Volume I: How I Freed My Soul [Paperback]

Khadijah Ali-Coleman (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 11, 2009

Love. Sickness. Travel. A one-night stand. Speaking up. Losing a job. Breaking up.

Khadijah Ali-Coleman has edited an eclectic assortment of work that is sure to inspire, revive and enthrall readers on the very idea of how to free one's soul. Containing personal essays, poetry, short stories and visual art, this compilation stretches boundaries as one contemplates the very idea of freedom while presenting, and often challenging, the concept of the soul. This book anthology is the featured book of the 2009 Capital Hip Hop Soul Fest, an annual festival held in Washington DC.

Product Details

• Paperback: 134 pages
• Publisher: Outskirts Press (June 11, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1432724150
• ISBN-13: 978-1432724153
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,184,201 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Khadijah Ali-Coleman is a creative writer, educator, performance artist and prolific blogger. She is founder of FamilyFun DC and co-founder of Liberated Muse Productions. Her play "Running:AMOK debuted in the 2010 Capital Fringe Festival in Washington, DC. Learn more about her at www.KhadijahOnline.com.

Khadijah edited the book anthology Liberated Muse Volume I: How I Freed My Soul (Outskirts Press, 2009) which features writers and visual artists from the network and across the United States and abroad.

Writers featured are:

Farah Lawal
Amy Blondell
Anthony Spires
Omar Akbar
Nabina Das
Randy Goss
Thomas Lisenbee
Valijeane Jeffers
Venus Jones
Stephen Freshley
Maureen Mulima
Serena Wills
Margaux Delotte-Bennett
Phillip and Gabriella Beckles
Jade Andwele
Sumayyah Talibah
Dana Jackson
Francine Baldwin
Tichaona Munhamo Chinyelu
Khadijah Ali-Coleman

Artists Featured Are:

Sharon Burton
Turtel Onlin
Shanta Monroe
Marshetta Davis
Angela Ballard
Khadijah Ali-Coleman

Customer Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 stars My Soul is Free, October 23, 2009

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qreads2 "qreads2" (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Liberated Muse Volume I: How I Freed My Soul (Paperback)

I am going to be brave and write the first review. I enjoyed reading Liberated Muse: How I Freed My Soul and seeing the various works of art displayed throughout the book. The book is an inspiring tapestry of short stories, art and poetry. I was touched by the heartwarming and candid preface by Khadijah Ali-Coleman and some of my favorite pieces were Farah Lawal's "Just to Impress You" which was about self acceptance; Randy L. Gross' "The Server" which was about being selfless; and Venus Jones' powerful poem "Chasing Freedom" which I interpreted to be a yearning for the "motherland". There are so many poems and stories that I could write about, but I urge you to read this book. This anthology has something for everyone so get ready to liberate your mind and soul and partake in the journey.

2.0 out of 5 stars Liberated through breast cancer and forgiveness, February 5, 2011

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This review is from: Liberated Muse Volume I: How I Freed My Soul (Paperback)

The story "Liberated through breast cancer and forgiveness," by Francine L. Baldwin is a powerhouse! I was liberated just by reading it. It is an excellent story, and one that everyone can relate to whether you've had breast cancer or not. She gives good food for thought, it is a very good read. I would like to read other stories and essays by her. Keep up the good work Ms. Baldwin!
Enjoyed it very much.

5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic journey, December 23, 2009

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M. Mclean "Mars Davis" (Maryland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Liberated Muse Volume I: How I Freed My Soul (Paperback)

I was taken on an artistic journey that let me peek into the feelings of creative spirits. I especially enjoyed The Box by Stephen R. "Fresh" Freshley and NOG by the talented Turtel Onli.