unfolding

by Jenai Charles

'unfolding' is the debut collection of poetry, prose, notes, and stories by Jenai Charles. It explores the difficulties of practicing self-love through the language of flowers. It's about breaking and coming together again and unfolding into your best self. Throughout this book, you take a journey from being a seed to becoming a flower.

Genres: Poetry

82 pages, Paperback

Published July 11, 2017

Reviews

[Bobbieshiann · Rating 5 out of 5]

“body,
i’m sorry
for not saying no
-i was lonely”.

a short, powerful read that moved me.
simple but accurate to my present life.

[Isabelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

A positive book about healing

There is always something special about poetry books centered around family to me - a richer kind of love that I enjoy reading about because it is both personal and offers unique, interesting descriptions of those people. Even though the book is called 'unfolding' it takes a very positive attitude to self love and healing.
For me, the best poems in this collection were family centered.

[Sasha Elise · Rating 5 out of 5]

a short, beautiful, relatable read.

[Sundreu · Rating 5 out of 5]

The cohesion of this book is brilliant and the words are far from simple. Simultaneously feeling heartbreak for the person who went through the disappointment to feel things this deeply and being so thankful that you're not alone in your own has been so incredibly motivating. It's worth every second of time you can give it.

[Lerverne Archer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dear Jenai

This book can be any woman’s reflection on life growing up. Every word connects the pieces to our experiences on this journey 👌🏽👌🏽

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

rating: 3.75 stars

"No need to seek your other half, you are already whole"

"There are mysteries inside of me that not even I have discovered"

"Give flowers, even when you receive thorns"