True Reflections [Paperback]

Michelle Ailene True (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 12, 2004

Michelle True has a truly remarkable way with words. She writes effortlessly, truthfully and eloquently about many issues, including growing older, love, relationships, passion, empowerment, destiny, friendship, pride, work, family, children, death, God and the art of writing poetry. A strong, personal belief embraced in Michelle’s writing is that in order to keep moving forward in our life, we must accept the past, embrace the present, and use what we have learned to help shape our future. As Michelle states in “My Path Down The Road Less Traveled”: “To be standing where I am,/ to have the life I lead today,/ to be the person I am today,/ I would again take the road less traveled.” True Reflections is an insightful look at life through poetry that is rich in truth, meaning and personal strength. Highly recommended for your personal collection, this book also makes a thoughtful gift!

Product Details

• Paperback: 109 pages
• Publisher: PublishAmerica (July 12, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1413729185
• ISBN-13: 978-1413729184
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 6.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,543,633 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Poetry, January 14, 2005

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Kathy Nesselroad "KathyN" (California) - See all my reviews
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Michelle Ailene True is a `true' poet. Her honest passion flourishes on her pages and speaks to all who will listen. True's writings range from simplistic and easy to the most complex of thoughts. `True Reflections' is a wonderful book of poetry that captures the most painful, private thoughts of True, and can be assimilated easily into a form in which we all can relate. Her poem `When Your Country Goes to War' captures beautifully the depth and pain of all that we question, and `Hurricane' is a piece that everyone, no matter the gender, can easily relate. This is truly a wonderful read and would be a great addition to anyone's collection of great literary art. - Kathy Nesselroad, author of "67 Pieces of My Heart"

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, November 30, 2004

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Chariot Rider Reviews "lala41179" (Kentucky) - See all my reviews

This review is from: True Reflections (Paperback)

True Reflections

Michelle Ailene True

Publish America

Baltimore, Maryland

ISBN: 1-4137-2918-5, 2004



Michelle Ailene True has produced a book of poetry that is truly inspired and touches the hearts of her readers. Her talent for giving meaning and truth to words is immense. It is abundantly apparent that every poem in True Reflections is written with deep feeling that all of us have felt, but most of us could never express as eloquently as this author has done

This is a book written for all women who have ever experienced love, divorce, and life. There are many poems that, as you read, you feel they were written especially for you. There are poems that make you laugh out loud as you read them, and ones that will make tears come to your eyes.

With that said, I feel this review could not be complete without an example of poetry by Ms. True.

The Last Word

In all our conversations
You must have the last word;
You force your views on others
And their voices don't get heard.

You have lost all perception
Of life beyond your own;
Anyone in a relationship
With you feels all alone.

I'm tired of being the only
Person here willing to try;
It's my turn for the last word
So here it is - "Goodbye!"

Her poetry is poignant, humorous, and much more. Many emotions are felt through the powerful, to the point, poetry of Ms. True. I would highly recommend this wonderful book to anyone. It would be the perfect gift for any woman who has ever experienced love, marriage, and divorce.

Lola Pierce
Chariot Rider Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Author's Comments, September 3, 2004

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Michelle True - See all my reviews
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Hi, this is Michelle True. I hope you enjoy my book! For excerpts, pre-release reviews, my schedule of appearances, interview transcripts, get on my email list, please visit my website: http://www.michelleailenetrue.com/tr-reviews.html

My second book of poetry, "True Emotions: Book II in the True Poetry Series" was recently accepted by my publisher and it will be released in Spring 2005. Excerpts are also on my website!