We Ain't in Kansas No More [Paperback]

R McManes (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 8, 2002

This book contains a blend of unique surreal offbeat poetry mixed with a selection of more traditional verse. Loaded with humorous reads and a few tongue twisting patterns as well. Surreal to serene, most of these poems beg to be read out loud.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Robert D. McManes was born and raised in McAlester Okla. (1953) He began writing poetry in 1965, his first poem was for his mother on Mother's Day. Mr. McManes has written three other volumes of poetry, "Reflections in a Poets Mirror", "Love from a Poetic Point of View", and Poetic Sighs".

Product Details

• Paperback: 140 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse (May 8, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595227325
• ISBN-13: 978-0595227327
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,932,253 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Kansas is not a boring place..., August 16, 2002

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MICHAEL J. REHLING (LIVONIA, MI United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: We Ain't in Kansas No More (Paperback)

This is by far the most eclectic collection by Robert D. (Mac) McManes. Both in the topics presented, and in the open style of poetry employed, he has created a book that is not soon to find its way to a bookshelf. I enjoyed the easy feel of the words, and simplicity of approach in even very complex topics.

Not being in Kansas anymore has not hurt this poet; he tackles death, dieing, loving, and demonstrates an irrepressible love of nature in these poems. This collection is a wonderful read, from a prolific and sensitive poet.

Michael Rehling
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Editor of Short Stuff poetry eZine

5.0 out of 5 stars Another fine book from McManes!, June 2, 2003

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P. A. T. Larson (Wisconsin) - See all my reviews

This review is from: We Ain't in Kansas No More (Paperback)

Wonderful humor and wit make this book the treasure it is!
A good laugh as I read lets me set a book down, sated, and remembering just WHERE I placed it. A poet to be watching is this man who grows his hair long...just because he can. Add this one to your library!

5.0 out of 5 stars Richly textured write, December 9, 2002

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Joyce Chelmo "Joyce" (Minnesota United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: We Ain't in Kansas No More (Paperback)

I am a fan of Mr Mcmanes writes. I also have two of his previous books. This one is a little more abstract than the other reads. But once again he did not fail me. I enjoy his rich humor and the way he weaves around his subject. Often finding a moral.

He didn't fail to make me laugh once again. This book does beg to be read outloud. I read it to my husband who loved it as well. "We ain't in Kansas no more" is a little more abstract than his previous writes touching on some serious subjects such as death. Yet his wonderful sense of humor is still present.

I will not hesitate to buy his next book.

Joyce Chelmo