tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post3333071609417125495..comments2023-10-19T10:51:43.826-04:00Comments on Author Amok: Poetry Friday: Carole Boston WeatherfordAuthor Amokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13636391982938592789noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-80774819724358186002010-02-27T15:45:12.886-05:002010-02-27T15:45:12.886-05:00I thought since you enjoy poetry that I'd invi...I thought since you enjoy poetry that I'd invite you to contribute your list of favorite poems to my survey. Read more about it here: http://www.semicolonblog.com/?p=9520Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04664642293286996220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-60720722510819343552010-02-26T23:03:25.419-05:002010-02-26T23:03:25.419-05:00Wow, I immediately thought of the The Watsons Go t...Wow, I immediately thought of the The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1963.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-13383922543595498072010-02-26T20:20:34.513-05:002010-02-26T20:20:34.513-05:00I was thinking of "The Watsons Go to Birmingh...I was thinking of "The Watsons Go to Birmingham -- 1963" because I loved that novel. It deals with the bombings in the context of a fmaily.<br /><br />This book has a different feel, stark and immediate.Author Amokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13636391982938592789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-72649882389689834692010-02-26T19:18:15.563-05:002010-02-26T19:18:15.563-05:00This is an important story! I can't wait to ch...This is an important story! I can't wait to check this book out and read all the poems and see all the pictures!Mary Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078793537148794310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-5581008134601182972010-02-26T11:01:42.666-05:002010-02-26T11:01:42.666-05:00Irene -- that's okay. The mistake was my fault...Irene -- that's okay. The mistake was my fault.<br /><br />I'm very much looking forward to hearing Carole Weatherford speak. Her picture book bio of John Coltrane is also good, but this story has such emotional weight. Well suited to poetry and coming at the event from different angles.Author Amokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13636391982938592789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-56974170349341639882010-02-26T10:52:33.530-05:002010-02-26T10:52:33.530-05:00That is a great book. I'm glad Carole Weatherf...That is a great book. I'm glad Carole Weatherford wrote it. <br /><br />Laura Evansall things poetryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03676584641409205152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-29224510145424674942010-02-26T10:32:13.913-05:002010-02-26T10:32:13.913-05:00I love this book, Laura! Thanks for sharing. And...I love this book, Laura! Thanks for sharing. And I am so sorry I wasn't able to repair your verbage at last week's roundup... that linky tool has its limits. Happy day to you!Irene Lathamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04905936104127707762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-61514047092693702572010-02-26T10:26:40.264-05:002010-02-26T10:26:40.264-05:00Thanks for the review, Laura. I'm anxious to s...Thanks for the review, Laura. I'm anxious to see this book!jamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07859083373087448194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-40549861339848460922010-02-26T10:13:20.983-05:002010-02-26T10:13:20.983-05:00Thanks for the great review. I'm going to look...Thanks for the great review. I'm going to look for a copy of this book!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-77194722477460187152010-02-26T08:41:18.572-05:002010-02-26T08:41:18.572-05:00What a great review (with great pictures). I read ...What a great review (with great pictures). I read this book a while back, and you reminded me of what I loved about it. <br /><br />I envy you getting to hear Carole speak!Jeannine Atkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10136763515106821320noreply@blogger.com