![]() ![]() ![]() There may not be much new ground broken and tilled but she is a wise, experienced farmer/writer nurturing her established themes she knows well. Giovanni read her own collection of poems (and occasional prose) as an audiobook, and it is a treat. Are there moments when Nikki Giovanni's voice breaks with honest, heartfelt emotion? Absolutely. Save up to 80 versus print by going digital with VitalSource. Are there moments of off-the-cuff informality? Sure. A Good Cry: What We Learn From Tears and Laughter is written by Nikki Giovanni and published by William Morrow. Both are artists who lived long enough to return to primary colors, to savor their directness and simple boldness. In its essence, Love Poems and A Good Cry hits me like viewing the glorious 1992 show of Matisse in New York. ![]() She's upbeat, positive, optimistic, engaged, occasionally enraged (mostly about that fool in the White House in 2017), singing the praise of a good piece of well-cooked steak & lamb, and a fine glass of champagne (especially the good champagne Jay-Z sent Doc, aka Maya Angelou). The author is reflecting, down-to-earth and not beholden to anyone. ![]() Love Poems and A Good Cry is also a bit of a lion in winter. A lovely collection of poems, reflections and informal comments encompassing many of Nikki Giovanni's work & themes. ![]()
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