Poems For Surviving: Breakup, Abuse & Divorce [Paperback]

Marlena C. Martin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 2002

This book is a collective of poetic "lessons" and testimonies in which the author reveals the agony that most women have shared or will experience at some point in their lives. It addresses heartache, headache and soul searching in simple, but strong verses. It's a poetic rendition on marriage and relationships that modern women will enjoy and identify with. Most importantly, this collection is inspiring for the woman who finds herself in the valley after a bad experience. "Survival" is the underlying theme.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"After reading Marlena's work I was really affected, A story teller to put it lightly!" -- Bobby Shelton, Editor "in Box magazine

"Martin is a passionate writer, this is a poetic prelude to what she will offer readers in the future..." -- Latorial Faisons, Editor Poetically Speaking Publications

"Outstanding! The cry of the woman is heard." -- Babatunde, Editor THE AFRIKAN POSTA

About the Author

Marlena Martin, is a native of East. Saint Louis, Il. Her work has been featured in various literary journals, magazines and web sites. She currently writes for The Afrikan Posta newspaper, and also freelances.

A member of The Writers' League Of Texas she is currently working on her first screenplay. Married with three children she currently resides in Killeen,TX.

Product Details

• Paperback: 106 pages
• Publisher: Marlena Martin (May 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1591960258
• ISBN-13: 978-1591960256
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,831,055 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Reality Check, November 5, 2002

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This review is from: Poems For Surviving: Breakup, Abuse & Divorce (Paperback)

I have always enjoyed reading a variety of genre and this book of
poems have definitely been one of those rare varieties. Surviving,
facing the truth, seeing yourself in a poetic "mirror" does
not even attempt to describe the passionate style of poems so
skillfully written by Marlena Martin in her book titled "Poems for
Surviving: Breakup Abuse & Divorce."

Breaking up from any relationship or marriage takes a serious toll on
both parties regardless of who is leaving. You can suddenly find
yourself not mentally equipped to handle those changes which lead to
more stress and turmoil.

"Poems for Survival" gives true testimony to what a woman faces when
making changes in her life. Each poem is written so plain and direct
allowing you to easy relate to her style and words. If digested
correctly, your reward is understanding that you're not alone in
your quest to survive any type of breakup. She opens all the doors
of a woman's pain and suffering when making those changes and the
struggle to survive.

The challenge is to read and hope you don't have to go through
any of those breakups. But knowing you have a book to enlighten you
and help keep you in the light and not the dark is worth having
regardless of your current marital status. I enjoyed Ms. Martin's
no holds style of poetry and I know you will too.

Reviewed by Kalaani

5.0 out of 5 stars Every Woman Needs an Attitude, and the Right One to Survive!, January 4, 2003

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CK Press (Killeen, TX USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Poems For Surviving: Breakup, Abuse & Divorce (Paperback)

Wow! Marlena Martin's collection of poems has so much to offer the woman in today's world where love and hurt are often experienced in the same breath. This collection keeps it real by actually showing readers what individuals, namely women, often experience during break-ups, divorce and other heartaches. I'm so glad that this writer has written in a voice, a language that we can all understand. Martin speaks in a sassy and undefeated voice while drawing readers in to not only feel the pain, but to also learn from the experiences she addresses in her writing. Arm yourself with this book of poems ladies. Men get it for your sisters and your daughters, because Martin is right "If you haven't experienced at least one of them, you will." This book also makes an excellent gift for daughters leaving the nest or any female in your life who's looking for love. Help them know how to look for love in the right places. Help them to understand what to look for, and what not to settle for. Give them Martin's poetry collection, POEMS FOR SURVIVING. If they're not street smart, this book will give them a quick lesson on love. life and surviving the games we often find ourselves playing.

5.0 out of 5 stars A Phenomenal Book, June 19, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Poems For Surviving: Breakup, Abuse & Divorce (Paperback)

I personally thought that this book was fantastic. Martin truly knows what she is talking about because I know all of us women can positively relate to these poems. This book is very inspirational to us all because it adresses so many problems that we today have in relationships. It makes you laugh and cry at times because it just touches you at your heart. This book is absolutely superb. I definitely give Martin 5 stars.