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Becoming: The Life & Musings of a Girl Poet
Becoming is a rousing composition of poems about utilizing your God-given talents and gifts in such a way that leads to a life of fulfillment.
After searching, comes knowing — Becoming: The Life & Musings of a Girl Poet is a small collection of inspirational poems and articles and is the follow-up to the award-winning book Unscrambled Eggs. http://www.nadiajanicebrown.com
After searching, comes knowing — Becoming: The Life & Musings of a Girl Poet is a small collection of inspirational poems and articles and is the follow-up to the award-winning book Unscrambled Eggs. http://www.nadiajanicebrown.com
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54 pages, Paperback
First published June 8, 2011
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2 books154 followersNadia Janice Brown is a writer and poet living in Miami, Florida. She works as a book publicist for www.author-promotions.com. Nadia is the author of Becoming: The Life & Musings of a Girl Poet and Unscrambled Eggs.
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May 17, 2021
An inspiring collection of poetry and articles...
BECOMING: The Life & Musings of a Girl Poet by award-winning author and poet Nadia Brown is a fine collection of inspirational poetry.
Poetry has lost a lot of its flavor in this new age. When time moves past the current age, the next generation are always influenced by the previous generations even if that influence manifests as a rejection of the values of those who’ve gone before. BECOMING: The Life & Musings of a Girl, however, lacks the awkward self-consciousness of post-modernism even when it compliments it, and that is its beautiful defining element. An example of the poetry to be discovered here is as follows:
TOMORROW
Tomorrow stands tall amidst doubt
how she eagerly awaits
to seep through the cracks of dawn
fresh flowers she lifts from her coat
as she walks the aisle of sky
like a bride in her evening gown
touting the rising of hope
a promise only she can bring
kindly wiping away the ails of yesterday
and beginning anew
What I took away from this wonderful collection of poetry is that life is a wonderful combination of difficult experiences that are paradoxically intertwined with experiences of happiness in our lives. The difficult experiences are usually surprising, and we will never be ready for them. However, they make us resilient and make us appreciate what is there. Therefore, even with difficulty, one must not forget to be grateful. Because showing gratitude is a source of power that connects great faith and hope.’
Highly recommended collection for all poetry lovers.
BECOMING: The Life & Musings of a Girl Poet by award-winning author and poet Nadia Brown is a fine collection of inspirational poetry.
Poetry has lost a lot of its flavor in this new age. When time moves past the current age, the next generation are always influenced by the previous generations even if that influence manifests as a rejection of the values of those who’ve gone before. BECOMING: The Life & Musings of a Girl, however, lacks the awkward self-consciousness of post-modernism even when it compliments it, and that is its beautiful defining element. An example of the poetry to be discovered here is as follows:
TOMORROW
Tomorrow stands tall amidst doubt
how she eagerly awaits
to seep through the cracks of dawn
fresh flowers she lifts from her coat
as she walks the aisle of sky
like a bride in her evening gown
touting the rising of hope
a promise only she can bring
kindly wiping away the ails of yesterday
and beginning anew
What I took away from this wonderful collection of poetry is that life is a wonderful combination of difficult experiences that are paradoxically intertwined with experiences of happiness in our lives. The difficult experiences are usually surprising, and we will never be ready for them. However, they make us resilient and make us appreciate what is there. Therefore, even with difficulty, one must not forget to be grateful. Because showing gratitude is a source of power that connects great faith and hope.’
Highly recommended collection for all poetry lovers.
October 27, 2011
Becoming: The Life and Musings of a Girl Poet, is a collection of poems and essays by Nadia Brown that offers some lovely and unique poetic nuggets within its pages. In some cases, Ms. Brown’s approach to poetry is raw and authentic, and it’s in the more personal poems that this reader found the greatest beauty.
Take for example, this poem, which is my favorite in the collection:
So, this is Love?
I’ve gotten use to broken things,
even now to hear rage slice through doors
portrays a semblance of normalcy.
The brunt of your fist pelting my spine
is the only fixture in this home.
And you say this is love?
Sorry does not undo the scars
perverting my features,
will not restore fractured limbs.
You’ve always said
temper has made you half the man,
and if I’d only tame my tongue
choose sensibly the character of my words
then your actions would not resort to brawls,
to smashing thumbs, forefingers.
But this time busted ribs
will no longer welcome you home,
neaten your sheets,
fetch you fresh papers
in the mornings.
I’m a shell of wounds,
a cluster of battered bones,
the tainted coffee no one wants.
This is what you’ve made me.
A brutal story is told in this piece. Ms. Brown’s words evoke great empathy and sadness from this reader, yet her strength shines through. It seems she’s endured more than her share of pain, but has survived, thrived, and found great comfort in God’s love, evidenced by a number of poems involving God.
There were snippets of poems that rang true and lovely, with unusual word pairings, such as this excerpt from Matchless, a tribute to God.
Nor would hours string-along bruised memories
harbored through the years.
And this segment from “Questions from Guinevere:”
Somewhere,
amid the landscape of night;
you are quietly gathering stars
underneath a glaring moon
prudently plotting your way to me.
There is a wistful quality to these images, and the soul of the poet is gently revealed.
Pick up a copy of Becoming today, and explore the world of Nadia Brown.
Take for example, this poem, which is my favorite in the collection:
So, this is Love?
I’ve gotten use to broken things,
even now to hear rage slice through doors
portrays a semblance of normalcy.
The brunt of your fist pelting my spine
is the only fixture in this home.
And you say this is love?
Sorry does not undo the scars
perverting my features,
will not restore fractured limbs.
You’ve always said
temper has made you half the man,
and if I’d only tame my tongue
choose sensibly the character of my words
then your actions would not resort to brawls,
to smashing thumbs, forefingers.
But this time busted ribs
will no longer welcome you home,
neaten your sheets,
fetch you fresh papers
in the mornings.
I’m a shell of wounds,
a cluster of battered bones,
the tainted coffee no one wants.
This is what you’ve made me.
A brutal story is told in this piece. Ms. Brown’s words evoke great empathy and sadness from this reader, yet her strength shines through. It seems she’s endured more than her share of pain, but has survived, thrived, and found great comfort in God’s love, evidenced by a number of poems involving God.
There were snippets of poems that rang true and lovely, with unusual word pairings, such as this excerpt from Matchless, a tribute to God.
Nor would hours string-along bruised memories
harbored through the years.
And this segment from “Questions from Guinevere:”
Somewhere,
amid the landscape of night;
you are quietly gathering stars
underneath a glaring moon
prudently plotting your way to me.
There is a wistful quality to these images, and the soul of the poet is gently revealed.
Pick up a copy of Becoming today, and explore the world of Nadia Brown.
October 20, 2011
I thoroughly enjoyed this collection of poems by Nadia Janice Brown. They are spiritual, inspirational and full of ‘writer’ sensibility, which I love. The tone is ‘quiet,’ making this little collection perfect for your night table, to be read before bedtime.
Brown’s pen touches upon various subjects: God, the Genesis, marriage, fear, happiness, love, inspiration, writer’s block, and the daily tribulations and insecurities of writers, just to name a few. Some poems break the general tone and are more serious, such as the one titled, “So this is Love?”
I’ve gotten used to broken things,
Even now to hear rage slice through
doors
portrays a semblance of normalcy.
The brunt of your fist pelting my spine
is the only fixture in this home.
And you say this is love?
Sorry does not undo the scars
perverting my features,
will not restore fractured limbs.
Some of Brown’s lines are beautiful and vibrant, such as these ones from “England:”
…I am standing on a Manchester bridge
feeding birds with crumbs of desperation,
giving them portions of my worries.
What they don’t eat is packed away and
stored like lunch meat in the marrow of
my bones…
The author also includes several short essays among the poems, thus creating a sense of variety with her prose. Subjects such as what is your purpose in life, planning and preparing for change, living your dream, procrastination, and overcoming the author’s blues come alive under this author’s pen. If you enjoy poetry or have a friend or family member who does, I recommend you grab a copy of this uplifting collection.
Nadia Janice Brown lives in Miami, Florida where, apart from writing her own books, she helps other authors promote their work as a publicist for Author & Book Promotions at www.author-promotion.com. She’s also the author of Becoming: The Life & Musings of A Girl Poet and the award-winning book Unscrambled Eggs. Nadia can be reached through her website at www.nadiajbrown.com
Brown’s pen touches upon various subjects: God, the Genesis, marriage, fear, happiness, love, inspiration, writer’s block, and the daily tribulations and insecurities of writers, just to name a few. Some poems break the general tone and are more serious, such as the one titled, “So this is Love?”
I’ve gotten used to broken things,
Even now to hear rage slice through
doors
portrays a semblance of normalcy.
The brunt of your fist pelting my spine
is the only fixture in this home.
And you say this is love?
Sorry does not undo the scars
perverting my features,
will not restore fractured limbs.
Some of Brown’s lines are beautiful and vibrant, such as these ones from “England:”
…I am standing on a Manchester bridge
feeding birds with crumbs of desperation,
giving them portions of my worries.
What they don’t eat is packed away and
stored like lunch meat in the marrow of
my bones…
The author also includes several short essays among the poems, thus creating a sense of variety with her prose. Subjects such as what is your purpose in life, planning and preparing for change, living your dream, procrastination, and overcoming the author’s blues come alive under this author’s pen. If you enjoy poetry or have a friend or family member who does, I recommend you grab a copy of this uplifting collection.
Nadia Janice Brown lives in Miami, Florida where, apart from writing her own books, she helps other authors promote their work as a publicist for Author & Book Promotions at www.author-promotion.com. She’s also the author of Becoming: The Life & Musings of A Girl Poet and the award-winning book Unscrambled Eggs. Nadia can be reached through her website at www.nadiajbrown.com
January 18, 2012
This is the first time I have read a book of poetry cover to cover, and the first time I have reviewed poetry. In general, it tends to not be "my thing", but I have to admit I really enjoyed many of the poems included in the book. There is a nice mix of the personal, the general and the spiritual in BECOMING -- something for everyone from a poetry perspective. Many of the pieces have a definite female take, but I am one, so that didn't bother me. :)
I also liked that I never felt "out of the loop" when reading these poems. I had no trouble following the language or understanding the symbolism being used, which can sometimes be a problem with the poets I have read previously.
I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys poetry.
I also liked that I never felt "out of the loop" when reading these poems. I had no trouble following the language or understanding the symbolism being used, which can sometimes be a problem with the poets I have read previously.
I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys poetry.
February 20, 2019
“…to inspire strangers with my words”
Florida poet Nadia Brown second collection of poems is further proof that her position in American poetry is secure. Her initial publication UNSCRAMBLED EGGS suggested her talent: BECOMING proves that her poetry is of the highest order.
The poems are Nadia’s passionate responses to her world, and as a series of inspirational poems they are at once delicate and firm. Some examples follow:
MATCHLESS
If only Phoenix stayed quiet.
If only you’d follow the North Star. Things
would be simple – days no longer would ruin
themselves reliving their worries. Nor would
hours string-along
bruised memories harbored through the years.
However, fortunate for you
His love doesn’t cost; it doesn’t wear with time.
It is unrivaled, beyond compare, without equal.
Matchless
UNSUNG HEROES
If you’re not careful, a lifetime will stagger like moths through the cracks of age, along with it goes purpose flaccidly in the abyss – dying slow and senseless.
But what do I know? I’m the one you railed against: the one you’ve shunned without reason, an African stone tossed on someone else’s shore.
My fingers are bruised from writing these words. But this simply must be told: There were others before me, their courage has gone uncelebrated. Though you have tainted history’s plans, pride will not sully their worth. For they are the real heroes; they’re what you could never be!
Fine poems that allow Nadia to speak to strangers and inspire them. Watch her grow.
Florida poet Nadia Brown second collection of poems is further proof that her position in American poetry is secure. Her initial publication UNSCRAMBLED EGGS suggested her talent: BECOMING proves that her poetry is of the highest order.
The poems are Nadia’s passionate responses to her world, and as a series of inspirational poems they are at once delicate and firm. Some examples follow:
MATCHLESS
If only Phoenix stayed quiet.
If only you’d follow the North Star. Things
would be simple – days no longer would ruin
themselves reliving their worries. Nor would
hours string-along
bruised memories harbored through the years.
However, fortunate for you
His love doesn’t cost; it doesn’t wear with time.
It is unrivaled, beyond compare, without equal.
Matchless
UNSUNG HEROES
If you’re not careful, a lifetime will stagger like moths through the cracks of age, along with it goes purpose flaccidly in the abyss – dying slow and senseless.
But what do I know? I’m the one you railed against: the one you’ve shunned without reason, an African stone tossed on someone else’s shore.
My fingers are bruised from writing these words. But this simply must be told: There were others before me, their courage has gone uncelebrated. Though you have tainted history’s plans, pride will not sully their worth. For they are the real heroes; they’re what you could never be!
Fine poems that allow Nadia to speak to strangers and inspire them. Watch her grow.
September 1, 2011
The Pen & Muse Review (A&BP Rates The Book): Becoming: The Life & Musings of a Girl Poet
Brown provides us with a refreshing look at her life through her words. A muse in her own rite, Brown takes us on a literary journey that inspires and awe as you travel down the winding words that she weaves. Those who love poetry very reminiscent of Maya Angelou will love Brown’s poetry. This is the second in poetry books that I have read and always enjoy them. I could say that I would love to pick a favorite poem, but you will find as much as I did that poetry — it’s words takes us on a journey, a journey so incredible that we cannot have a favorite. If you are looking for beautfully written poetry than look no further with Brown’s Becoming: The Life & Musings of a Girl Poet.
Brown provides us with a refreshing look at her life through her words. A muse in her own rite, Brown takes us on a literary journey that inspires and awe as you travel down the winding words that she weaves. Those who love poetry very reminiscent of Maya Angelou will love Brown’s poetry. This is the second in poetry books that I have read and always enjoy them. I could say that I would love to pick a favorite poem, but you will find as much as I did that poetry — it’s words takes us on a journey, a journey so incredible that we cannot have a favorite. If you are looking for beautfully written poetry than look no further with Brown’s Becoming: The Life & Musings of a Girl Poet.
December 31, 2022
I received this book from the author for an honest review.
The book consists of two parts. The first part is filled with musings or poetry as the author sees the world. Reflecting, giving hope each poem ask and answer something.
Words are easy flowing, descriptive and for a novice in poetry, like me it is easy to understand.
The second part is more encouraging, questioning your dreams and what you do about them. Challenging you to be the change. To plan and prepare to use God's word as a compass for your life. Short and quick sayings to provoke you to a new life of faith. Again easy to follow as she makes her point on each subject with illustrations from well known Christian people.
The book consists of two parts. The first part is filled with musings or poetry as the author sees the world. Reflecting, giving hope each poem ask and answer something.
Words are easy flowing, descriptive and for a novice in poetry, like me it is easy to understand.
The second part is more encouraging, questioning your dreams and what you do about them. Challenging you to be the change. To plan and prepare to use God's word as a compass for your life. Short and quick sayings to provoke you to a new life of faith. Again easy to follow as she makes her point on each subject with illustrations from well known Christian people.
November 27, 2017
Loved it
I love to read and write poetry so I got a copy of her book Unscrambled Eggs. I enjoyed it so much that I had to buy this one too. I really enjoy the authors writing and style. She really puts her heart into these poem books and shares them with the world.
You really feel what the Author was feeling when she wrote them. Her poems are inspirational and uplifting as she writes about her own experiences and inspirations. She uses her talent to write what she is passionate about.
Noble Man is my favorite poem in this book. I just loved that one although the other poems are great too. I recommend this book and her other poem book to all poetry lovers. I really enjoyed both books.
I love to read and write poetry so I got a copy of her book Unscrambled Eggs. I enjoyed it so much that I had to buy this one too. I really enjoy the authors writing and style. She really puts her heart into these poem books and shares them with the world.
You really feel what the Author was feeling when she wrote them. Her poems are inspirational and uplifting as she writes about her own experiences and inspirations. She uses her talent to write what she is passionate about.
Noble Man is my favorite poem in this book. I just loved that one although the other poems are great too. I recommend this book and her other poem book to all poetry lovers. I really enjoyed both books.
November 28, 2017
We all read books because we want answers, or an escape from reality. The best books are the ones that give answers / insight and Becoming the Life and Musings of a Girl Poet falls under this category. While some are more like insights, like Interruptions or Overcoming Blues, Tomorrow, India, Lilies are poems .... the best thing about Nadia's poetry is that you get an insight not only into her thoughts, but can also draw answers for your life, situations or questions. Her poems speak to you without jargons and riddles, straight and simple, making it easy for you as a reader to connect with what you're reading. Yet another gem from Nadia. Thanks a lot for gifting me a copy :)
January 21, 2013
An inspiring potpourri of observations.
In this lovely poetry book, the author offers the reader an opportunity to take a walk through life, sharing her potpourri of observations.
As I turned the pages, they appeared to be full of little messages reminders and perhaps visions of the future.
It would be hard to pick a favourite but I did love ‘Tomorrow’ with its message of new beginnings and ‘Genesis’.
A bonus for me, were the Articles at the back of the book, which I loved, especially ‘LIVE YOUR DREAM’, which I feel personally, is so important.
A thoroughly enjoyable book!
In this lovely poetry book, the author offers the reader an opportunity to take a walk through life, sharing her potpourri of observations.
As I turned the pages, they appeared to be full of little messages reminders and perhaps visions of the future.
It would be hard to pick a favourite but I did love ‘Tomorrow’ with its message of new beginnings and ‘Genesis’.
A bonus for me, were the Articles at the back of the book, which I loved, especially ‘LIVE YOUR DREAM’, which I feel personally, is so important.
A thoroughly enjoyable book!
January 21, 2013
An inspiring potpourri of observations.
In this lovely poetry book, the author offers the reader an opportunity to take a walk through life, sharing her potpourri of observations.
As I turned the pages, they appeared to be full of little messages reminders and perhaps visions of the future.
It would be hard to pick a favourite but I did love ‘Tomorrow’ with its message of new beginnings and ‘Genesis’.
A bonus for me, were the Articles at the back of the book, which I loved, especially ‘LIVE YOUR DREAM’, which I feel personally, is so important.
A thoroughly enjoyable book!
In this lovely poetry book, the author offers the reader an opportunity to take a walk through life, sharing her potpourri of observations.
As I turned the pages, they appeared to be full of little messages reminders and perhaps visions of the future.
It would be hard to pick a favourite but I did love ‘Tomorrow’ with its message of new beginnings and ‘Genesis’.
A bonus for me, were the Articles at the back of the book, which I loved, especially ‘LIVE YOUR DREAM’, which I feel personally, is so important.
A thoroughly enjoyable book!
December 3, 2017
Truly Inspiring
They say art always stirs something inside your soul and that it is not meant to be understood, only felt. They also say that if poetry doesn’t rip apart your soul or set your soul on fire, you haven’t experienced poetry. Poetry is supposed to make you feel things. Becoming is one of those books that touches a chord inside. The realities of life, the pain hidden inside, the raw and intense emotions, beautifully turned into art. Nothing too fancy but something that keeps you hooked and transform you in another world, a world where magic is created by words, while also giving you a deep insight of reality that makes you stop for a while and say, ‘’Wow.’’ Hindu girl was the poem that actually made me stop, and stare at the wall, all lost in thoughts.
‘’ I watched a Hindu girl pray to a cow, like it was God, as though it was divinity.
But how can she know, what she does not hear,
as deliverance is not born of sacraments - that her troubles cannot cure through idols she creates. Though who can judge?
Who are we to lecture, when you and I with all our books, our western degrees, have done the same.
Like the Hindu girl, we too have our deities, as we live our lives for the gods of celebrity, of wealth.
Yes, it is we who stand before the pulpits of vanity - having countless times sacrificed skin and flesh for beauty we’ll never own.’’
These are not just words; these are the true reflection of a soul who sees the world differently. This is not something you get to see every day. Another poem that I’ll probably write on a paper and paste it on my wall, because it was so inspiring was Tomorrow. It made me realize that hope is the only thing that keeps you going. This poem reflected strength, courage, patience, a never dying hope and a search for meaning.
‘’Tomorrow stands tall amidst doubt
how she eagerly awaits
to seep through the cracks of dawn
fresh flowers she lifts from her coat
as she walks the aisle of sky
like a bride in her evening gown
touting the rising of hope
a promise only she can bring
kindly wiping away the ails of yesterday
and beginning anew’’
This book echoes pain, sorrow, raw emotions, inspiration, hope, and life itself. This is not just a fragment of somebody’s imagination. This is truth in its purest form, and maybe that’s the reason why I just couldn’t put it down. This book is the musings of a soul that’d been shattered but yet stood on its own, never giving up on hope and that’s the bravest thing. I love how simple and yet so powerful this book actually is. The writer surely knows her way through words.
When most poetry books revolves only around romance and hear breaks, this has something special to offer; hope and inspiration and probably a reason to live if you look deep enough. One book is all you need to change your life and this just might be it. :’)
They say art always stirs something inside your soul and that it is not meant to be understood, only felt. They also say that if poetry doesn’t rip apart your soul or set your soul on fire, you haven’t experienced poetry. Poetry is supposed to make you feel things. Becoming is one of those books that touches a chord inside. The realities of life, the pain hidden inside, the raw and intense emotions, beautifully turned into art. Nothing too fancy but something that keeps you hooked and transform you in another world, a world where magic is created by words, while also giving you a deep insight of reality that makes you stop for a while and say, ‘’Wow.’’ Hindu girl was the poem that actually made me stop, and stare at the wall, all lost in thoughts.
‘’ I watched a Hindu girl pray to a cow, like it was God, as though it was divinity.
But how can she know, what she does not hear,
as deliverance is not born of sacraments - that her troubles cannot cure through idols she creates. Though who can judge?
Who are we to lecture, when you and I with all our books, our western degrees, have done the same.
Like the Hindu girl, we too have our deities, as we live our lives for the gods of celebrity, of wealth.
Yes, it is we who stand before the pulpits of vanity - having countless times sacrificed skin and flesh for beauty we’ll never own.’’
These are not just words; these are the true reflection of a soul who sees the world differently. This is not something you get to see every day. Another poem that I’ll probably write on a paper and paste it on my wall, because it was so inspiring was Tomorrow. It made me realize that hope is the only thing that keeps you going. This poem reflected strength, courage, patience, a never dying hope and a search for meaning.
‘’Tomorrow stands tall amidst doubt
how she eagerly awaits
to seep through the cracks of dawn
fresh flowers she lifts from her coat
as she walks the aisle of sky
like a bride in her evening gown
touting the rising of hope
a promise only she can bring
kindly wiping away the ails of yesterday
and beginning anew’’
This book echoes pain, sorrow, raw emotions, inspiration, hope, and life itself. This is not just a fragment of somebody’s imagination. This is truth in its purest form, and maybe that’s the reason why I just couldn’t put it down. This book is the musings of a soul that’d been shattered but yet stood on its own, never giving up on hope and that’s the bravest thing. I love how simple and yet so powerful this book actually is. The writer surely knows her way through words.
When most poetry books revolves only around romance and hear breaks, this has something special to offer; hope and inspiration and probably a reason to live if you look deep enough. One book is all you need to change your life and this just might be it. :’)
July 8, 2020
I received a free copy of this ebook through a giveaway hosted on GoodReads.
Becoming: The Life and Musings of a Girl Poet is a nice little collection of the author's writing. Whether poetry or prose, or even one if the informational essays at the end of the book, Brown has a talent with words. Although some pieces were a bit religious for my taste, I still very much enjoyed every page, and I am glad for her that her beliefs seem to have had such a positive influence on her life. Her creative writing is simple yet attention-grabbing, while her essays show a strong drive to inspire others and help them find the same level of fulfillment and happiness that she enjoys. For that reason, I highly recommend this ebook for anyone looking for some fun verses, as well as wanting or needing a little push to turn their dreams into their reality. Nadia Brown seems an excellent writer, no matter what sort of writing she puts her mind to, and I look forward to seeing her future development (I'm already downloading her other collection, Unscrambled Eggs, as I type).
Becoming: The Life and Musings of a Girl Poet is a nice little collection of the author's writing. Whether poetry or prose, or even one if the informational essays at the end of the book, Brown has a talent with words. Although some pieces were a bit religious for my taste, I still very much enjoyed every page, and I am glad for her that her beliefs seem to have had such a positive influence on her life. Her creative writing is simple yet attention-grabbing, while her essays show a strong drive to inspire others and help them find the same level of fulfillment and happiness that she enjoys. For that reason, I highly recommend this ebook for anyone looking for some fun verses, as well as wanting or needing a little push to turn their dreams into their reality. Nadia Brown seems an excellent writer, no matter what sort of writing she puts her mind to, and I look forward to seeing her future development (I'm already downloading her other collection, Unscrambled Eggs, as I type).
May 17, 2017
Beware: purple prose abounds! Often I had to stop and think about Nadia's metaphors because they didn't quite make sense. I think the potential for being a great poet is here, but I think Nadia was published too soon. I'm not sure if these poems were final drafts. Maybe they were, but I still see room for improvements. Also, grammar mistakes are frequent. No, poets are not bound to the same rules as others, but I don't believe that her errors here are as intentional as, say, ee cummings. And there are several words where she doesn't use the required plural form. It just seemed sloppy for a finished product. I felt put off by the constant God talk and endless optimism (though in full disclosure I am agnostic). I do think her talents might be better served as a motivational speaker. I'm just not sure I'm the one she should motivate!
February 18, 2019
Becoming: The Life and Musings of a Girl Poet by Jadia Janice Brown is a beautiful collection of poetry. There is a good mix of poetry here from love poems to discovering your purpose in life. Brown has opened up her heart and psyche to explore the underpinnings of consciousness and what her life means. From "How to Forget" to "Happiness", there is much to choose from here, and all of the poems resonate on a personal level, whether you realize it or not. You can certainly relate to just about everything Brown writes about whether it is fear, love, happiness, or inspiration. There is a religious side to this collection as well, resounding subtly throughout the text. The ending of the book is more in line with self-help, and living according to God's plan. Overall an interesting collection with a strong message.
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August 5, 2020I received this as a Goodreads Giveaway.
This book is part poetry, part prose. Throughout the author processes and grapples with various experiences in life. The prose is primarily an articulation of her understanding of life, specifically as it relates to purpose and how one should approach life. She often references her specific perspective (of the Christian variety) which may or may not be relatable to the reader. Although much of this wasn’t necessarily my cup of tea, I appreciate the author’s vulnerability in sharing these writings that many would leave tucked away in their personal diary.
This book is part poetry, part prose. Throughout the author processes and grapples with various experiences in life. The prose is primarily an articulation of her understanding of life, specifically as it relates to purpose and how one should approach life. She often references her specific perspective (of the Christian variety) which may or may not be relatable to the reader. Although much of this wasn’t necessarily my cup of tea, I appreciate the author’s vulnerability in sharing these writings that many would leave tucked away in their personal diary.
December 7, 2017
I love the fact that this book covers a wide variety of topics one can face in his/her life. The poems are short and straight to the point. It had taught me many lessons and also made me realize those misconceptions about some situations I had in the past. In short, it had changed me for a better. I will reread these poems once in a while to give myself new insights. I strongly recommend this book to any young minds.
August 21, 2020
Nadia’s poetry is so precious; it requires time to digest and appreciate fully. It is my favorite food, and I want to linger over every morsel. She is a gifted poet and writer. If I were forced under threat of death, I could not choose a favorite poem; they are all of them, my favorite, to read and reread.
November 3, 2020
I have mixed feelings about this book. The poems at the beginning were well written, but for me poetry should invoke an emotional response. I felt the emotional part was lacking. The ending definitely captured my attention. It was a greatly written, inspirational piece.
July 5, 2020
I really enjoyed most of the poetry in this book. The "musings," however, didn't appeal to me.
*Won through Goodreads
*Won through Goodreads
July 20, 2020
I really enjoyed this book. As a poet trying to write my first book, I was able to see how it can be done well. This is worth the read.
July 26, 2020
I enjoyed "Mistake" and "Hope Rises" and would have loved more poetry to be included in the collection.
July 30, 2020
Interesting
I love the way the author strings words together to form vibrant images. A great talent not often seen in today’s poets.
I love the way the author strings words together to form vibrant images. A great talent not often seen in today’s poets.
September 8, 2013
I received this book from the author for an honest review.
The book consists of two parts. The first part is filled with musings or poetry as the author sees the world. Reflecting, giving hope each poem ask and answer something.
Words are easy flowing, descriptive and for a novice in poetry, like me it is easy to understand.
The second part is more encouraging, questioning your dreams and what you do about them. Challenging you to be the change. To plan and prepare to use God's word as a compass for your life. Short and quick sayings to provoke you to a new life of faith. Again easy to follow as she makes her point on each subject with illustrations from well known Christian people.
The book consists of two parts. The first part is filled with musings or poetry as the author sees the world. Reflecting, giving hope each poem ask and answer something.
Words are easy flowing, descriptive and for a novice in poetry, like me it is easy to understand.
The second part is more encouraging, questioning your dreams and what you do about them. Challenging you to be the change. To plan and prepare to use God's word as a compass for your life. Short and quick sayings to provoke you to a new life of faith. Again easy to follow as she makes her point on each subject with illustrations from well known Christian people.
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