Great Review for "I Am Not A Slave, So I Write" By Willie James Harvey

The author has a wonderful touch for poetry. This is a great new book from a first time author that writes with power and conviction.

(PRWEB) September 24, 2006 -- Willie James Harvey creates this book of poetry as a portrayal of his life through the last ten years of hardship. It also appears to be a dedication to the black men and women, who were forced into a life of slavery; a life the author has felt himself.

Through the power of words, the author emulates the voices of those unfortunate individuals who were not able to live as their fellow American citizens. Willie James Harvey delves into Black History on a personal level through the eyes of a poet. The author reminds us of the arduous journey of an African American to the point of being free to write and create without fear of judgement and constraint.

Many of the poems depict his struggles of being culturally different and the longing for acceptance. Willie James Harvey describes what it means to be black, at the same time reminding us of our own tribulations.

As in the poem, And Then I Said Goodbye and Sad But True, poetry is a reflection of one’s personal style as well as an exposure of the author’s mind to the public. This pleasurable collection is not the ranting of a young, frustrated man but of a person who wants to reveal to the world his own presence and where he fits in the grand scheme of life. It is an opportunity to see life from someone else’s point of view, especially when we have all wondered about our existence and purpose in life.

These poems ignite thoughts of the past and how it still pertains to the present. In some cases throughout I am Not a Slave, so I Write the poems reflect envy or revelation but in all cases, there is a poetic tale for every taste and culture to appreciate.

J. Andrew
Freelance Writer / Book Reviewer

Contact the author @
www.writesight.com/writers/wjharve

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