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Poems That Will Save Your Life
Hope is the thing with feathers
That perches in the soul,
And sings the tune without the words,
And never stops at all.
- Emily Dickenson
From time immemorial, poetry has provided its readers with a source of comfort and encouragement in times of need. In this superb anthology can be found the best of the English-speaking world’s inspirational and reassuring verse, including such classics as Rudyard Kipling’s ‘If’ and W.H. Davies’ ‘Leisure’. This beautifully illustrated collection of over 120 poems is sure to offer solace, hearten the soul and motivate the human spirit.
That perches in the soul,
And sings the tune without the words,
And never stops at all.
- Emily Dickenson
From time immemorial, poetry has provided its readers with a source of comfort and encouragement in times of need. In this superb anthology can be found the best of the English-speaking world’s inspirational and reassuring verse, including such classics as Rudyard Kipling’s ‘If’ and W.H. Davies’ ‘Leisure’. This beautifully illustrated collection of over 120 poems is sure to offer solace, hearten the soul and motivate the human spirit.
- GenresPoetry
256 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2010
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January 21, 2023
I loved 8 of these poems. Unfortunately, that makes up a very small percentage of the book.
I would love to read about the ways these poems saved the reader’s lives as the title claims. Now that, would be a good read.
I would love to read about the ways these poems saved the reader’s lives as the title claims. Now that, would be a good read.
May 1, 2023
I’ve never been a big fan of poetry hence why it took me a long while to read this (oops). It’s a book my mum gave me when I was young so I wanted to finally get around to reading it. It wasn’t a bad book but it just wasn’t really for me. There were quite a few stand out poems for me though which definitely inspired and moved me. Overall I thought it was a decent collection of poems but not the best.
October 6, 2015
The poems in here are magnificent. There very uplifting and motivating and really put you back on your feet if your down!
January 20, 2021
Some gems, but a lot of paste
Not that an impressive collection, mainly American, and not always the best that poet has written. The inspiration the poems bring forth are mostly of a religious Christian bent. There are better collection out there.
Not that an impressive collection, mainly American, and not always the best that poet has written. The inspiration the poems bring forth are mostly of a religious Christian bent. There are better collection out there.
July 25, 2020
Some of the good and great poetry here, but also some that is just sentimental.
July 3, 2021
Some very good and inspirational poetry in this book, it makes it ideal for dipping into when needed.
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March 18, 2018Couple of inspirational poems read after many years. Was a treat to the eyes and to the mind.
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