In Our Own Words : A Generation Defining Itself (Volume 2) (In Our Own Words (Marlow Peerse Weaver)) [Paperback]

Marlow Peerse Weaver (Author)

Book Description

Series: In Our Own Words (Marlow Peerse Weaver) | Publication Date: March 15, 2000

Volume 2 of "a generation defining itself". 173 new voices from around the world, all born 1961-1982. Through verse, poetry, and lyric, this series is refuting all narrow stereotypes about this generation. A generation alive with its own wide spectrum of perspectives, insights, aspirations, and angst.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"an eclectic sampling of the human condition in all its passions" -- ParisAtlantic

"collection kicks with `x poetry" -- The Michigan Daily

"strong for its spontaneous overflow of emotions" -- San Antonio Current

About the Author

Marlow Peerse Weaver, editor, and author of the novel "A Small Fire Burned on Windy Hill", is a "reality-based" publisher presenting a modest counterbalance to the media flood of mindnumbing illusion, escapism, and stereotyping.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Mw Enterprises; First Edition edition (March 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0965413632
• ISBN-13: 978-0965413633
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,025,203 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Worthy of a perusal..., April 18, 2000

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Sevion (Atlanta) - See all my reviews

This review is from: In Our Own Words : A Generation Defining Itself (Volume 2) (In Our Own Words (Marlow Peerse Weaver)) (Paperback)

The first collection certainly pales in comparison to this. The many guises of life are captured by some of the poets in this collection. However, I am amazed at what can be classified as poetry. Though it is obvious all contributors have something to say, few say it poetically. While many just seem to teeter on confusion while attempting to find a concrete resolve to their poetic disadvantage, some simply put pornography to verse. Contemporary or not, poetry should be respected. Not slaughtered.

There are a few poems sitting with me still (check out Brett Axel, Tatiana Sanchez, Magnus Johansson, and Kerry Iona Dempster). These contributions, and a few more, speak volumes. One or two are even award material.

Worth a read.

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A few diamonds and some rubble, June 13, 2000

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"krasts" - See all my reviews

This review is from: In Our Own Words : A Generation Defining Itself (Volume 2) (In Our Own Words (Marlow Peerse Weaver)) (Paperback)

A good synopsis of recent trends in modern poetry, having a global perspective, showing a world of poets writing in the English language. The selection of poets is wide enough to include some dyslexic junk, maybe the editor wanted to shock in a few cases. However once you exclude that, just let yourself be amazed by poets like Mikhail Daedalus or Kathleen Isacson. Definitely worth more than its price.

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A collection of thought provoking, interesting poetry., March 30, 2000

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marie griffin - See all my reviews

This review is from: In Our Own Words : A Generation Defining Itself (Volume 2) (In Our Own Words (Marlow Peerse Weaver)) (Paperback)

This second volume of generation x poetry includes a lot of new voices. Like the first collection, the book includes a variety of abilities, backgrounds, and styles. This book not only gives insight into the expressions of generation x, but provide a glimpse into the future of poetry.