Someone Is Sleeping In My Head is Richard A. Parks, Jr.'s story told through his poetry in segments of "My Life"; "My Blackness"; "The World We Live In"; and "Tales From The Heart". Embedded in his essays, "That's My Word," are a variety of subjects which speak on black issues. Lastly, he allows the reader to view another creative medium, excerpts from his novel Reunion. The accounts in this book serve not only as a reminder to African Americans that a voice to be reckoned with is looming in the horizon to air those issues on which many remain silent. It also serves notice to all, to plurge themselves into "a state of unawareness" and step into the world of Richard A. Parks, Jr.
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Rather than fulfilling some sort of obligation to preach moral instructions (as so many young poets often do -- including myself), author Richard A. Parks, Jr. has chosen to pen reflective pieces which deal with the trials and tribulations of a boy becoming a man. "Someone Is Sleeping In My Head" serves as a rites of passage wherein Parks writes in a raw, honest manner about the experiences he's had to endure, while at the same time internalizing how the pain, the love, the hardships, and the losses have turned him into the man that he is today. Parks proves that writing is a therapeutic outlet, which can lead to self-discovery, healing and the power to turn stumbling blocks into stepping stones. An inspiration.
Stacey J. McAdoo Publisher, Backyard Enterprises
From the Author
I have to be perfectly honest with you. I did not write this book for monetary issues or to acheive some type of material fame that comes along with publishing a book of one's own thoughts. This entire project was a dream of my parents and it was a dream of mine to make it come true for them. The real prize in publishing "Someone Is Sleeping In My Head" is knowing they both are living thier dreams out vicariously through me and that it is as much their book as it is my own. So as you read through these pages understand that this is not just a group of words to make you think.....it is my spirit.
Richard A. Parks Jr. Author
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Poet Richard A. Parks, Jr. - E-X-P-O-S-E-D!,
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Poet Richard A. Parks, Jr. pens poetry which swings the closet door of his personal experiences wide open. Exposed are some of the storms he survived, loves he lost and lessons he learned along his path to manhood.Someone Is Sleeping In My Head is definitely for those who believe that our brothers don't know how to communicate effectively. Richard A. Parks, Jr. disproves this theory as he invites readers into his head, his heart and his soul with his brilliantly expressed poetry.
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This brotha surprised me a lot!,
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This review is from: Someone Is Sleeping In My Head (Paperback)
I saw an ad for this book at a web site called Mental Satin that my wife told me about and this book was featured there. I saw the title and the artwork on the cover and i figured this was just a bit too deep for my taste. But i was pleasantly surprised. This is a funny book. Parks has his moments of deepness and the reality of his experiences stand on thier own but this young brotha made me laugh at things i never felt were humorous. His essays, "Blockbuster versus Bankbuster" and "Where Are All The Single Black Women?" had me in tears. I enjoy books that break things down to levels where we all can understand. Mr. Parks did that for me and i thank him for that. Well done sir....well done.
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Ageless Eyes--Timeless Vision,
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Time-that is what's captured in Richard A. Parks' work. He takes you through several periods of his own life, and each page you turn reveals a different layer. Park's book allows you to see the warm, funny, angry, compassionate sides of a man. It even allows you to see vulnerability, which increases the impact of this man's words. His outspoken essays are thought provoking, and so are each of his poetic tributes on life, love, loss, and strength. You get to grow with him as you experience his life through his words, and it is a compilation of work that everyone can truly vibe with, no matter your age. This writer's talents are unlimited, and people will be able to read his work throughout time. He has definitely left his mark in the best way---through his words.
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