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Light•er
Light.er is a collection of poetry and prose that is divvied up into three You, I, and We.
'You' contains words of empowerment and courage.
'I' explores the affects of living through struggles and nostalgia.
'We' is a combination of the two that emphasises how similar we all are, in both happiness and grief.
*50% of all proceeds go to the MATW project; a non-profit organisation working to better the lives of the widows and orphans of Togo, Africa. You can check out their incredible work on their www.matwproject.org
'You' contains words of empowerment and courage.
'I' explores the affects of living through struggles and nostalgia.
'We' is a combination of the two that emphasises how similar we all are, in both happiness and grief.
*50% of all proceeds go to the MATW project; a non-profit organisation working to better the lives of the widows and orphans of Togo, Africa. You can check out their incredible work on their www.matwproject.org
141 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 21, 2017
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August 9, 2024
Lovely!
The title of the book truly represents the poems in it. Most poems may be short but all the poems are uplifting.
The title of the book truly represents the poems in it. Most poems may be short but all the poems are uplifting.
February 14, 2020
Recommended: sure
For relatable poetry that mirrors universal feeling, for uplifting encouragement when it's needed most, for a comforting reminder that you are not alone
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Thoughts:
I've had this collection waiting for me on my Kindle for a while, and was saving it for a day when I knew I needed it. That day recently came, and I was happy to find this set here waiting for me. The cover in this case perfectly sets the expectation of what is inside. The poetry within is very light and warm, and cleverly divided into sections of "you," "I," and "we" with themes to match. It's a very clever setup, and executed well.
My favorite touch was the dashes at the end of some poems that seemed to serve almost as a postscript, or an author's signature. They often added some humour or sweetness to the poems themselves. Sometimes they even shifted the mood of it overall and you would have a very different message without them.
Some of these didn't make much sense to me or seemed a bit contradictory to themselves, but it's easy enough to let go and enjoy despite that when you embrace the sweetness of this set. It's truly created as a gift to others, as evident in the author's note. I sincerely appreciate the work that went into this and the kindness in sending it out into the world. A perfect collection to turn to on any day, but especially one where you need a friend and some kind words.
For relatable poetry that mirrors universal feeling, for uplifting encouragement when it's needed most, for a comforting reminder that you are not alone
See the full review and more at mybookjoy.com!
Thoughts:
I've had this collection waiting for me on my Kindle for a while, and was saving it for a day when I knew I needed it. That day recently came, and I was happy to find this set here waiting for me. The cover in this case perfectly sets the expectation of what is inside. The poetry within is very light and warm, and cleverly divided into sections of "you," "I," and "we" with themes to match. It's a very clever setup, and executed well.
My favorite touch was the dashes at the end of some poems that seemed to serve almost as a postscript, or an author's signature. They often added some humour or sweetness to the poems themselves. Sometimes they even shifted the mood of it overall and you would have a very different message without them.
Some of these didn't make much sense to me or seemed a bit contradictory to themselves, but it's easy enough to let go and enjoy despite that when you embrace the sweetness of this set. It's truly created as a gift to others, as evident in the author's note. I sincerely appreciate the work that went into this and the kindness in sending it out into the world. A perfect collection to turn to on any day, but especially one where you need a friend and some kind words.
September 29, 2020
These poems were honestly pretty good. I felt like it was a bit generic in some places, but in others, I could really connect with the words. The stylistic choices in the book were also very good. 4/5 Stars - A pretty good poetry collection.
July 12, 2017
Beautifully written! I enjoyed every single page. Love the thought and passion put into writing these poems. So proud of you my friend, Ameena Karaja.
April 25, 2018
It was such a lovely read. A book to be read while surrounded with nature.
August 12, 2020
Really inspiring and helpful, focuses on self-love and self-worth. I highly recommend this amazing book written by this aspiring writer Ameena Karaja🌹
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