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The Trees Outside
Often as human beings we find ourselves on the outside looking in on a given situation: a friend's problems with work, the death of a distant relative, even watching police rush to a major car accident. However, one of the most difficult aspects of humanity is being able to look within ourselves and be honest about what we see there.
The Trees Outside is an introspective look at those forces affecting the character Angel Harper, from Andrea N. Carr's debut novel Family Tree the Novel: Family Tree. Here, she not only helps readers look introspectively at Angel's life through her poetry and previously edited material, but she reveals the naked truth about her writing as a medium for self-expression.
This is a must read for all followers of Family Tree the Novel. Miss Carr bears her soul and that of Angel's in a truly enlightening short work. ~ M.J. Moores, OCT
The Trees Outside is an introspective look at those forces affecting the character Angel Harper, from Andrea N. Carr's debut novel Family Tree the Novel: Family Tree. Here, she not only helps readers look introspectively at Angel's life through her poetry and previously edited material, but she reveals the naked truth about her writing as a medium for self-expression.
This is a must read for all followers of Family Tree the Novel. Miss Carr bears her soul and that of Angel's in a truly enlightening short work. ~ M.J. Moores, OCT
19 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 1, 2015
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About the author
Andrea N. Carr
5 books35 followersLos Angeles, CA—Andrea N. Carr is a born storyteller. Her soul carries the passions and disappointments of a nation and her writing bares faultless witness to the truths of our time.
My stories are my interior monolog. Narratives literary fiction perhaps – creative nonfiction. It’s based on memories, thoughts, opinions and creative writing because, no one's memory is perfect. One would have to decide for themselves where to categorize or place what genre label.
I would like for readers to come to their own heuristic end to the stories, I write. Regardless, of the label or what I’m writing about. I only, want understanding through the use of stories. I chose this art form with the desire for others to have a personal experience from, sharing my feelings.
Connect with Andrea on line:
https://www.facebook.com/FamilyTreeTh...
My stories are my interior monolog. Narratives literary fiction perhaps – creative nonfiction. It’s based on memories, thoughts, opinions and creative writing because, no one's memory is perfect. One would have to decide for themselves where to categorize or place what genre label.
I would like for readers to come to their own heuristic end to the stories, I write. Regardless, of the label or what I’m writing about. I only, want understanding through the use of stories. I chose this art form with the desire for others to have a personal experience from, sharing my feelings.
Connect with Andrea on line:
https://www.facebook.com/FamilyTreeTh...
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June 11, 2015
If I have continued to take anything from Carr’s work it is the fact that although we may feel entirely alone in our lives, but the choices we make, the ways we seek to escape how painful reality can be – we have a profound effect on those who love us. In Carr’s poetry, prose, narratives, there are ghosts along the edges, between the blank spaces.
Her work is so evocative, her style of writing so sincerely raw and emotional at times, that it inspires me as a poet and moves me as a human being. Each poem she writes is haunting in such a beautiful way.
A lot of Carr’s poetry reminds me, emotionally and sometimes stylistically, of my favorite poet, Ai. Carr just … astounds.
The Trees Outside includes mostly poetry but there are narrative pieces and essays as well. It is a shorter read, but only if you’re reading to finish. If you read to savor, this is a book that will linger on your bedside table in the best way. (Much the same way as I keep my copy of Dread by Ai next to my bed.)
Again, astounding. Startling and soulful and all of the things that make a memorable and remarkable writer (and poet).
Her work is so evocative, her style of writing so sincerely raw and emotional at times, that it inspires me as a poet and moves me as a human being. Each poem she writes is haunting in such a beautiful way.
A lot of Carr’s poetry reminds me, emotionally and sometimes stylistically, of my favorite poet, Ai. Carr just … astounds.
The Trees Outside includes mostly poetry but there are narrative pieces and essays as well. It is a shorter read, but only if you’re reading to finish. If you read to savor, this is a book that will linger on your bedside table in the best way. (Much the same way as I keep my copy of Dread by Ai next to my bed.)
Again, astounding. Startling and soulful and all of the things that make a memorable and remarkable writer (and poet).
October 26, 2015
Available June 1st 2015
Often as human beings we find ourselves on the outside looking in on a given situation: a friend's problems with work, the death of a distant relative, even watching police rush to a major car accident. However, one of the most difficult aspects of humanity is being able to look within ourselves and be honest about what we see there.
The Trees Outside is an introspective look at those forces affecting the character Angel Harper, from Andrea N. Carr's debut novel Family Tree the Novel: Family Tree. Here, she not only helps readers look introspectively at Angel's life through her poetry and previously edited material, but she reveals the naked truth about her writing as a medium for self-expression.
This is a must read for all followers of Miss Carr. The Trees Outside is a soul bearing, truly enlightening short work. ~ M.J. Moores, OCT
Often as human beings we find ourselves on the outside looking in on a given situation: a friend's problems with work, the death of a distant relative, even watching police rush to a major car accident. However, one of the most difficult aspects of humanity is being able to look within ourselves and be honest about what we see there.
The Trees Outside is an introspective look at those forces affecting the character Angel Harper, from Andrea N. Carr's debut novel Family Tree the Novel: Family Tree. Here, she not only helps readers look introspectively at Angel's life through her poetry and previously edited material, but she reveals the naked truth about her writing as a medium for self-expression.
This is a must read for all followers of Miss Carr. The Trees Outside is a soul bearing, truly enlightening short work. ~ M.J. Moores, OCT
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