Perspectives

by James P. Wagner (Editor), Marc Rosen (Editor), Corina Lynn Becker (Contributor)

Poetry Concerning Autism and Other Disabilities, with poetry from over 50 poets, the Perspectives Anthology through the art of poetry, conveys different points of view or perspectives concerning the autism spectrum and other neurological, psychological, social, and communicative disabilities. The poems in this volume are from those with disabilities, by those with disabilities, about those with disabilities, as well as from the point of views of family and friends of those affected. Perspectives hopes that its poetry will convey not only understanding, but unity, and a sense that despite different perspectives and different ways of living life, we are all human.

Genres: Poetry

177 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2010

About the author

James P. Wagner (Ishwa) is an editor, publisher, award-winning fiction writer, essayist, historian performance poet, and alum twice over (BA & MALS) of Dowling College.

He is the publisher for Local Gems Poetry Press and the Senior Founder and President of the Bards Initiative. He is also the founder and Grand Laureate of Bards Against Hunger, a series of poetry readings and anthologies dedicated to gathering food for local pantries that operates in over a dozen states. His most recent individual collection of poetry is Everyday Alchemy. He was the Long Island, NY National Beat Poet Laureate from 2017-2019. He was the Walt Whitman Bicentennial Conven-tion Chairman and teaches poetry workshops at the Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site. James has edited over 60 poetry anthologies and hosted book launch events up and down the East Coast.

Reviews

[jo ♡ · Rating 5 out of 5]

There are some wonderful pieces of poetry in this anthology. People often ignore those with disabilities and probably wouldn't bother to realize they could write especially something as powerful as poetry. This book proves that myth wrong. My only wish was that this collection was centered on poets/writers with disabilities. As amazing as parents and professionals can be, I think it's important to focus on those with disabilities. Overall, splendid compilation. I hope there will be more 'Perspectives' in the future.