simplicity regurgitated: poems and shorts (Paperback)

by Tony R. Rodriguez (Author), Aeric K. Amygdala (Foreword)

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Product Description
As relentless as ever, Rodriguez picks up his quill and belts out his third book, a fierce collection entitled "simplicity regurgitated: poems and shorts". Yet again, Rodriguez delivers inspired moments of spirit, youth, love, reflection and crashing good times. His prosody and prose offer direct judgments to which all readers can identify. Many of these poems and shorts have circulated through independent outlets for the past three years.

About the Author
Tony Richard Rodriguez was born in Fremont, California on August 22, 1977. He is currently a middle school teacher. When Tony is not dissecting the history of the Catholic Church, exciting revolution in the French Quarter with Ignatius J. Reilly, discussing Misty Wilmot's and Ray Pulaski's many character flaws, taking up the sword with Gilgamesh and Enkidu, or agreeing that The Blondes Lay Content, Tony spends his time gaining weight, lecturing his two kids, loving his wife endlessly, correcting papers and complaining about the irrational parents of his students. Imaginatively, he still lives in San Francisco, California. His other books include "The Disappearance and the Slow Awakening" and "Rapid Eye Metaphors".

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Fultus Corporation; 1st edition (June 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 159682090X
• ISBN-13: 978-1596820906
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,779,228 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Author offers opinions on various topics, June 15, 2007

By	Reader Views "www.readerviews.com" (Austin, Texas) - See all my reviews

Reviewed by Debra Gaynor for Reader Views (6/07)

Tony Rodriguez, author of "Simplicity Regurgitated," offers opinions on youth, love, and a variety of other topics. His style is effortless and unique. "Learning endeavors," is a distinctive expression of meeting a new day. The alarm goes off and the ritual begins. During those first moments of sleepiness one wonders "Why do I try?" "Lack of strength to be different", speaks much truth about each of us. We do not want to be different; it is too much trouble. "I learn repetition," we learn by rote, keeping in tune with the beat. As we grow older, we yearn for the days of our youth when we caught frogs and rolled down hills as Mr. Rodriguez expressively describes in "a continuing kick of youth." "Multiple Scars," tells of anger, screaming and violence in a family. Mother is throwing things at father, becoming angrier by the moment -- he speaks quietly, takes a walk and attempts to give her time to calm down, all the while talking quietly to his beloved child. The irony is the nature of his child. "A familiar face," speaks from the prospective of a woman who has found her lover in bed with another. Everything she looks at reminds her of him and the things they did together, the love they shared and his betrayal. She turns to alcohol and a stranger for comfort.

Tony Rodriguez is an exceptionally-gifted writer. I was not familiar with his work when I picked up "Simplicity Regurgitated" and didn't know what to expect. Rodriguez writes with fervor. He offers readers his opinion on various topics and does so with an uncomplicated method. These everyday topics are familiar to me and will be to other readers. While we each have our own opinion, we may not each express them so movingly. My only criticism is the cover and title. Neither does this book justice. While the opinions may be shared, this work of art is too good to be called regurgitated. Fans of poetry will enjoy "Simplicity Regurgitated."

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5.0 out of 5 stars Never a let down., June 29, 2006

By	Cornelias "Stupendous Shrew" (Denver, Colorado) - See all my reviews

Again Rodriguez proves his worth. Simplicity laced with passion. Rodriguez is a treasure chest, I encourage readers to discovery what he has in store for you.