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Not Dead Yet: An Anthology of Survivor Poetry
This collection of poetry and art contains stories of courage and triumph over the things in life that try to kill us but only make us stronger. Whether we are victims of violence, tortured by our own demons, suffering from illness, or otherwise beautifully broken, we rise from the flames to proclaim that there is no shame in living with scars, only in giving up the precious gift of life... and we are Not Dead Yet. Featuring poetry by award winning international poets and emerging writers, as well as stunning full-page artwork from talented visual artists from all over the country, this full-color anthology contains more than 100 stories of pain, love gone wrong, family crisis, trauma and hope that will inspire you to never give up.
339 pages, ebook
First published September 5, 2014
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James Barrett Rodehaver
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James Barrett Rodehaver, also known as "Bear," to those who know him, and "Bear the Poet," onstage, is a happily married 40-year old Alabama native poet, author, and editor living with his husband in Dallas, Texas. He's written a book of his poems, "Strangely Wonderful," in 2013, co-created and co-edited "Not Dead Yet, An Anthology of Survivor Poetry," in 2014, both of which can be found on Amazon under Penhall Publishing. In 2017, he put out, "Time Travel For Daydreamers," a two-volume chapbook by Cringeworthy Poets Press. These days you can find Bear at home with his hubby and three dogs, or at one of the many local open mics in the DFW area, most notably Mad Swirl. Bear's favorite color is purple, and he's very fond of seafood, a snazzy outfit, and a good hearty laugh.
James Barrett Rodehaver, also known as "Bear," to those who know him, and "Bear the Poet," onstage, is a happily married 40-year old Alabama native poet, author, and editor living with his husband in Dallas, Texas. He's written a book of his poems, "Strangely Wonderful," in 2013, co-created and co-edited "Not Dead Yet, An Anthology of Survivor Poetry," in 2014, both of which can be found on Amazon under Penhall Publishing. In 2017, he put out, "Time Travel For Daydreamers," a two-volume chapbook by Cringeworthy Poets Press. These days you can find Bear at home with his hubby and three dogs, or at one of the many local open mics in the DFW area, most notably Mad Swirl. Bear's favorite color is purple, and he's very fond of seafood, a snazzy outfit, and a good hearty laugh.
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November 30, 2014
I may be a little biased since several of my poems and artworks are featured in this book, but I feel that this anthology is a great collaboration. I loved the concept from the beginning, a collection of poetry, prose and artwork from survivors - those of us who have seen some of the ugliest sides of life and lived to tell about it. While the collection is gritty, blunt and brutally honest, it is also hopeful. Seeing how others have survived some of the worst things that life can throw at us shows a resiliency and determination that is inspiring.
October 25, 2019
Amazing collection of poetry and art.
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