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Compiled in response to the resurgence of overt racism and sexism in American politics, the poems of Women of Resistance feature feminist perspectives on subjects such as bodily autonomy, sexual orientation, protest, gendered violence, white supremacist terrorism, and more. The poetry varies immensely in terms of both content and form, making it unlikely that anyone will enjoy all the poems equally. But, as the collection encompasses the work of a diverse range of new and experienced poets, it's...
Okay, I love 2018 has been all about discussions about feminism, politics and everything in between with more people being heard about their stories and their truth.I loved that the poems in here included women from all walks of life, socio-economic backgrounds, sexuality and even male allies who understood why feminism is need for all women. But some of these didn’t hit the mark for me, maybe t was the way the book was laid out on my kindle that it didn’t flow as well as I’d have liked it to or...
This is, first and foremost, a necessary and important piece of literature. It’s vital that material such as this is published because it gives people the voice that they should’ve been given long ago. This is a great compilation of poems from a variety of women, surrounding different topics and written in different styles. This is at its root, a fantastic read. But of course, I am a reviewer that rates a book based on enjoyment as well as the quality of the content. Whilst the quality of the co...
---------------------WOW---------------------"listen isn't always the same as shut up, remember the eye of the witness disarms the devil."The intro starts off by describing the collection as "part love letter, part manifesto, part confession, part wish---and those are just the raw materials."I would say this is highly accurate. This collection ripped my heart out, sewed it back in, boiled it in oil and healed it again.It's ridiculous how 1 book can hold so many emotions."The thing about it is, o...
This is a fine collection of poets, men as well as women, speaking out against patriarchy and for the power and dignity of the individual. The focus is, as suggested by the title, on women but the poets also speak out about race. Some of the most interesting poems concern the intersection of different identities. The poets represented include some of my favorite poets now writing: Ada Limon, Anne Waldeman, Tyehimba Jess, Mary Ruefle, Rachel McKibbons, and Kwame Dawes. But it is a collection of m...
Breathtaking with beauty and forthrightness. Full review soon.
I received a free copy of this book from NetGalleyThis was a great anthology and I'm glad that I read it, but poetry is so hit or miss for me that while I enjoyed some poems in this collection, a lot of them went right over my head. I enjoyed The Witch Doesn't Burn in this One so much when I read it last month so I thought I would be right on board with this as well, but this book is anthology of many different writers so all the poems are very different and I just couldn't get into it as much a...
"When a woman tells the truth, she is creating the possibility for more truth around her."I really wanted to connect with this, especially as I read poetry and am becoming more familiar with poets. Maybe anthologies aren't my thing? I love the work of Mahogany Browne and Elizabeth Acevedo, but they were just two poets in this collection. I absolutely love the cover art though.
Dear Women of Resistance: Poems for a New Feminism,It’s not you. It’s me. I tried to appreciate you for what you were but came to realise that you and I were simply not compatible. Not wanting to give up before giving us a chance I read you from cover to cover. I’ll admit that some sparks ignited here and there when I read passages such as:“When a woman tells the truth, she is creating the possibility for more truth around her.” - Danielle Barnhart and Iris Mahan (from the Introduction)“From ash...
“i heard a woman becomes herself the firsttime she speakswithout permissionthen, every word out of her mouth a riot”Be still my beating heart….I know that this is a terrible place to start with a book review but I love the cover of this book, it is beautiful and one that I will be adding to my physical copy bookshelf ASAP, especially now that I know what a wonderful poetry collection this is. With massive movements such as Times Up it could be easy to believe that feminism is alive, well and und...
Actual rating 4.5/5 stars.As soon as I saw this book I knew I had to read it. I adored the cover. I adored the title. I adored the concept. And now, after I have finished reading it, I can safely say that I adored the content.The nature of the poems collected here are to promote feminist ideologies and to draw attention to the racist and misogynist thinking, the cultural appropriation, and the lack of diverse representation still prevalent, in contemporary society.Anthologies, penned by various
This is an ARC I received for an honest review from NetGalley.I’ll be honest, mixed poetry books usually mean mixed reviews for me, some you love, some not so much. This one was definitely a diverse collection, and some might need trigger warnings (even more so after this last week), but this is where we are, for better and often worse this is the reality of women from diverse backgrounds and the struggles that are shaping us.
There have been so many books on feminism this year, presumably to highlight that 2018 marks 100 years since some women in the UK won the vote. While celebrating the suffragettes and the success of the suffrage movement founded in 1903 and led by Emmeline Pankhurst, "Women of Resistance" paints a picture of the issues that capture the hearts of women today. Danielle Barnhart and Iris Mahan explore these themes in this wonderful book of poetry.The book comprises the thoughts of 41 contemporary po...
I knew I had to read this book right away. It's an anthology that has been beautifully formatted to promote feminist ideologies. Most of all to speak against racism, misogyny, cultural appropriation etc. This collection of poems penned by various poets speaks to all in this time of chaos in contemporary times. However, this anthology transcends time past and present and future. Beautifully and thoughtfully put together to inspire everyone who picks up this book. I received this book by NetGalley...
4 “Powerful experience” Stars“say, beautiful& point to the map of your bodysay, brave& were your skin like a gown or a suitsay, hero& cast yourself in the lead role///when a girl pronounces her own namethere is glorywhen a woman tells her own life storyshe lives forever”Disclaimer: Copy provided by the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.➽ FULL REVIEW NOW POSTED. I loved waking up every day for approximately one week, washing my sleepy face, going downstairs and starting m...
I'm floored by the variety of voices of the contributions, and perspectives represented. The photographs add to, rather than distract from, the text. My favorite poems were Sally Ride Speaks to the Schoolgirls by Laura Fairgrieve, An Open Letter to the Protestors Outside the Planned Parenthood Near My Job by Elizabeth Acevedo, When My Daughter Wasn't Assaulted by Amanda Johnston, Shiv by Rachel McKibbens, and If 2017 Was a Poem Title by Mahogany L. Browne.I received an advance copy from the publ...
all the women i know are perennials -- marigolds, daffodils soft things that refuse to die This collection of poems is everything I wanted.Women of Resistance: Poems for a New Feminism is a collection of poems from various writers about feminism (duh). As with any collection, some poems you will like, some you wont. It's how it goes. Some poems I skimmed over, catching lines that I enjoyed as I did so. Or, sometimes I just didn't like the structure of the poem. Thats ok, too. For one poem I
This is a major case of "don't go by my rating because you might love it". When I picked this up, I was so convinced I'm going to love it that for the first 32% of the collection, I wasn't able to form the true opinion of not actually liking it. You know, one of those times when the idea and thought behind a work is amazing and so appreciable that being honest about the actual work makes you feel bad. The collection claims to touch the issues of feminism but it didn't do well in actually conveyi...
i heard a woman becomes herself the firsttime she speakswithout permissionthen, every word out of her mouth a riot I read the first poem of this collection and I was in love because DAMN, what a strong beginning is that?I think this is really an important collection and I’m glad it exists. I don’t read that much poetry, but from time to time I discover an author or book that intrigues me and I get really into it. And a collection of works from so many different, inspiring people on such an im
Feminist Poetry? Yes, please!