Bottle of Life
By Truth Thomas
Published by
Flipped eye publishing
ISBN 978-0981858425
Category Fiction/Poetry
Spring 2011
Synopsis
Bottle of Life is an oeuvre of multiple layers that straddles the immense cavern of human experience. Awash with startling imagery, it chronicles childhood in Washington DC with as much verve as it explores America's involvement in Afghanistan; Marvin Gaye, Celia Cruz and Michael Jackson break lines across the pages as families break bread in communion.
Author's Biography
Truth Thomas is a singer and poet. He is the author of two collections of poetry – Bottle of Life, A Day of Presence – and the acclaimed pamphlet, Party of Black. His poem, Harriet Tubman’s Email 2 Master, is included in The 100 Best African American Poems edited by Nikki Giovanni
Reviews
"I cannot think of another poet who makes me turn pages with such eagerness..." - Alicia Ostriker, author of No Heaven
"From Tennessee to the Gaza Strip, Truth Thomas' genius lies in his ability to take us places where we’ve never been before... the message is always clear, the craft exquisite and masterful." - Randall Horton, author of The Lingua Franca of Ninth Street
"Truth Thomas shakes us from complacency with startling images and a voice that can’t be ignored." - Jeff Friedman, author of Black Threads
Price £5.99 Binding: Paperback
Reader Comments
Marvelous, captivating voice.
Definitely a book to make a permanent home for in my library.
A bright spring read. Splendid.
Strong and bold and tender.
Gifted writer, to be sure.
Refreshing and wonderfully creative. Jolting, but very very good.
Wonderful and unsettling passionate voice.
Enchanting.
Fantastic book.
Quite an energetic and passionate voice.
I especially enjoyed the form work in this book, both traditional and experimental.
Political and artful and funny. A fresh voice.
strikingly good
Simply beautiful book, inside and out.
Loved the love poems.
A writing affair of great worth.
An amazing read! This author is accessible on so many levels.
Charming and stunning verse.
I love his work - have read all of his books!
It was difficult to put this book down. Loved it.
Great read.
I love the city poems in this book. Gritty and artful.
Touching poetry. Memorable lyric voice.
Lyrical work. Beautiful work.
Very refreshing collection.
Sparkling work.
This book is seriously good - as you can tell by the testimonies.
I love this book!
This a book I am recommending to all who love poetry with an edge.
Loved the music in this writer's work.
The poem "Roller Coaster of Love" is my favourite. Brilliant range.
Some very touching poems in this book.
Wonderful, fresh voice.
Brilliant work.
Just recently discovered this writer. Wonderful work.
Piercing work.
I like the way this book celebrates life. Wonderful.
Lovely read.
I like this writer's range. Touching and disturbing and wonderful poetry.
Delightful and powerful poetic voice.
Wonderful mastery of craft demonstrated. Gripping work.