Customer Reviews

What Have You Lost?

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I purchased this book on a whim for my 9 year old son. He found some of the ideas very sad. We enjoyed talking about the different types of losses. I definately got more out of it than he did. I have enjoyed sharing it with my friends. The poetry comes from many kinds of experiences and is a great all around poetry experience.

This is a collection of poems about losing things, for all age groups. From losing pencils, keys, toys, parents, siblings, spouses, trust and freindship. A very moving book of poetry. It contains excellent black and white illustrations and I recommend it for students from the 5th grade up, as well as parents and teachers.

Rarely does a book grab hold of me and not let go until I've read and read. The poetry is of the highest quality and the photographs are stunning.

I have only skimmed through this book but what I have found fills my soul. sister by andy young on p122 speaks so directly to me and probably to millions of others. In a way it makes me feel comforted, knowing that what we all share is loss. We all have loss in our lives and we learn and grow from it and somehow become stronger. I thank Naomi from the bottom of my heart for putting her time and energy into this beautiful compilation.

Naomi Shihab Nye has compiled an anthology not only for young adults, but for anyone who has experienced loss. Highly recommended.

The photographs are haunting and the words stay with you because they are from the heart... definately not to be lost.

Wow. This book is amazing...This book seems to apply to life, no matter what is going on. The poetry in this book seems to span across so many issues, and so many age groups. I just keep coming back to it.

I found your new ish? book tonight, after I was surfing for what Amazon would call my favorites
I'm always interested in what other people call my favorites
and I found YOU! and your new/ newest book?!
I wish I could see it... but i live in china. to remedy the situation I've purchased kindles for all my students
at Kate's Recognize academy.
See how I capitalize I now and R at the front of my company...these days... hm.
I wonder, ponder, asunder how many times
we think about friends we met once or twice or three times ... even too many. And the impact of time vs. moment.

Wishing I could read the new book...and hoping to meet you again soon.
Kate/ chinakate
Shenzhen, China

Everyone can relate to at least one of the poems in this book. The author takes a common thread (loss) and puts it between the cover of a very well compiled book. This is a wonderful book to have in your collection!