The Write House [Paperback]

Edwin Hurdle (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 31, 2007

The Menu For The Write House: Poetry

This book is a recipe filled with delicious poems that will feed the eyes and hearts of the reader. If you are hungry for poetry, this book will make you feel very full with the right ingredients to satisfy your taste. Come to 1600 Poetry Avenue and experience The Write House for yourself.

Product Details

• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Outskirts Press (March 31, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1432704613
• ISBN-13: 978-1432704612
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,299,084 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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3.0 out of 5 stars Good--if in a reminiscent mood, February 28, 2010

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Madonna Kennedy - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Write House (Paperback)

The first poem is a tribute to his mother. From there the book of poetry progresses to tell the reader of his love for a young woman. Later we learn of the loss of love but that it's okay. Within the lines are defensive barriers confirming the depth of the loss and that it is not okay, at all.
As in life, Mr. Hurdle's poetry moves the reader through human emotions from dissatisfaction of prejudices and injustices to the simple pleasures of a lovely day.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent compositions, February 14, 2010

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Book Lover - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Write House (Paperback)

Poetry is an imaginative awareness of experience of the authors creative instincts. Therefore like a painting, poetry is very personal. Poetry is judged by the beautiful emotions it can leave behind once you close the book. This is where this book is unique. It leaves a sense of fulfilment for the sensitive soul. I would recommend this book as a memorable gift for anyone you cherish and love.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Simple Truths, April 13, 2009

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

This review is from: The Write House (Paperback)

THE WRITE HOUSE is a collection of free form poetic expression, recorded as short compilations of the writer's truth or discovery. Unblinking in its honesty, this collection is an open look at Edwin Hurdle's beliefs and understandings.

Containing 22 shorts, THE WRITE HOUSE begins with a genuine reflection of the belief that "a son's best friend is his mother." In the next three shorts, he expands upon his idea of loyal love, of inspiring love, of pure love and the idea of love united with faith. Mr. Hurdle then reflects upon society and its treatment of people of color and "the lower class." He examines who he is and what his reflection represents in the self-portrayal entitled "Me." In "What It Feels Like to Be A Victim," Mr. Hurdle simply demonstrates the feeling of helplessness when his life was in jeopardy while he was robbed of a gold chain.

THE WRITE HOUSE is a thin read, it only contains 38 pages and is written in an unnecessarily large font that is distracting. Similarly, Mr. Hurdle chose to present each piece in a rambling format: a continuation of sentences, with no indentations or paragraphs. Since formatting is critical in poetry, used to emphasize a point, or indicate a pause, its absence works against the pieces here. And while several of the works are likable, there simply is not enough here to make this collection a must read.

Reviewed by a. Kai
for The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers