The Voices of South Central [Paperback]

Charles L. Chatmon (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 26, 2003

Charles L. Chatmon, author of The Depths of My Soul; Poems from the heart of a man, is back with The Voices of South Central. Verses of love, encouragement, tragedy and hope are major themes in the book. Considered to be a fresh new face in the world of poetry, Chatmon through his words is a critic, lover, and visionary. This is one journey you don't want to miss!

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Charles L. Chatmon is a writer, poet and current executive director of the Los Angeles Black Book Expo. He has experience as a freelance writer and teacher.

Product Details

• Paperback: 101 pages
• Publisher: Milligan Books (May 26, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0974281123
• ISBN-13: 978-0974281124
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,599,774 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars What a amazing book!, November 16, 2005

By 

shar "shar" (carson,ca) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Voices of South Central (Paperback)

Once again, Mr. Chatmon never ceases to amaze the readers. His poems of love, faith, determination all within the community of South Central Los Angeles should serve as an inspiration to all. I especially enjoyed his love poems like 700 wives and My Heart Aches. If you have a chance to read this book, I guarantee you will be impressed. Thank you so much Mr. Chatmon!

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Warm and Sincere, June 29, 2005

By 

JustWrite Publishing - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Voices of South Central (Paperback)

I met Charles Chatman on several occasions and let me tell you, his book The Voices of South Central flows with the same authenticity and affection that it does when he's speaking to you in person. He touches your heart with poems like "Happy Anniversary" and "Enjoying Us for the Moment"; after reading "Happy Anniversary", you'll truly appreciate "Enjoying US for the Moment". He also makes you think with poems like "Blue Rag, Red Rag, White Sheet" and "Death Wears a Different Color". The Voices of South Central teaches you that "Not Everything Is Negative" in South Central Los Angeles. And instead of LOOKING DOWN on the people there who are still enslaved in society, LOOK AROUND because "There's More Than One South Central in our Country".
Paula Edwards,
Author of The Last Bad Decision

4.0 out of 5 stars Emotions from the city, January 17, 2004

By 

The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers (RAWSISTAZ.com and BlackBookReviews.net) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Voices of South Central (Paperback)

THE VOICES OF SOUTH CENTRAL poetically paints the emotions and issues of the
South Central section of Los Angeles. Charles Chatmon tackles many topics in
this volume of verse, which uses the often controversial and misunderstood
location as its muse.

Politics, racism, love, and discrimination are a few of the featured themes.
Written with stark sensitivity and style, the poems give a poignant and real
view of life and the circumstances that people face. Reading THE VOICES OF
SOUTH CENTRAL will erase "The Boys In The Hood" thoughts of South Central and
replace them with thoughts of hope and inspiration.

Reviewed by Diane Marbury
of The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers