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fluid.
"fluid." is a collection of poetry about going and growing through changes. I believe everyone should understand that we all go through things in life, it's all about how we react and recover from them. If you've felt as though you didn't have a voice in a situation, or you weren't sure if you'd get through it "fluid." may be the book for you.
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109 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 25, 2018
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September 17, 2022
1.5 stars
There was a variety of topics discussed (self-worth, race, rape, love, etc.) Some of the poems lacked clever wording. All-in-all, it was a raw collection but "Find Her. Keep Her." is still my favorite by far.
Best quotes:
"I don't want to master the art of not caring.
I
want the people I welcome in
to stop letting me down".
"Expecting someone to come around
and bulldoze your walls down
without putting in work yourself
is pointless".
"I am the only one that should be expected to accept myself".
"Your peace is not up for discussion".
There was a variety of topics discussed (self-worth, race, rape, love, etc.) Some of the poems lacked clever wording. All-in-all, it was a raw collection but "Find Her. Keep Her." is still my favorite by far.
Best quotes:
"I don't want to master the art of not caring.
I
want the people I welcome in
to stop letting me down".
"Expecting someone to come around
and bulldoze your walls down
without putting in work yourself
is pointless".
"I am the only one that should be expected to accept myself".
"Your peace is not up for discussion".
February 26, 2019
somebody understands! somebody understands having friendships and love where it's all one sided and you're letting the other person treat you like crap because you don't believe there's better out there. somebody put it in writing. in poetry. somebody understands how I've felt for years. my first love was like that. my friendships throughout my childhood were like that.
this sounds like me, this book. this beautiful book sounds like me and it's the best, most wonderful feeling. 5 of 5 stars. it deserves more but this website won't let me.
this sounds like me, this book. this beautiful book sounds like me and it's the best, most wonderful feeling. 5 of 5 stars. it deserves more but this website won't let me.
August 6, 2018
Good, but not great :(
There were some really awesome pieces in this one! But it was a little chilly set time and the fluidity of page to page was a little bit lacking ( no pun intended here either)
There were some really awesome pieces in this one! But it was a little chilly set time and the fluidity of page to page was a little bit lacking ( no pun intended here either)
February 13, 2022
I first stumbled upon Renaada Williams at the library. Another one of her books, Becoming, was on display and I picked it up, thinking nothing of it. I adore her work. The emotion, the fluidity of her words, the way she uses punctuation - I don't know how to describe it other than to say I see her in her work. It is personal, it is wrenching, and it is felt. I've read fluid. multiple times now and I cannot help but be struck every time by how vulnerable her writing is. By how present it is. People say that the best literature should be able to exist outside of time, that is the feeling I get whenever I read her works.
I cannot help but be in awe of her and her willingness to put her soul on display.
I cannot help but be in awe of her and her willingness to put her soul on display.
March 7, 2021
After reading Becoming by Renaada Williams, I knew I wanted to read her other work.
I really liked Fluid, a lot of favourites from this collection. Renaada is becoming a favourite of mine.
I’d quickly learn
that
in this game of life
there aren’t many survivors,
abs you can’t fake happiness
forever.
- Adulting
and I thought
that if I tried harder
stayed longer
you would stop hurting me
failing to realise that’s all you knew.
I
am constantly
reminding myself
to hold on.
I really liked Fluid, a lot of favourites from this collection. Renaada is becoming a favourite of mine.
I’d quickly learn
that
in this game of life
there aren’t many survivors,
abs you can’t fake happiness
forever.
- Adulting
and I thought
that if I tried harder
stayed longer
you would stop hurting me
failing to realise that’s all you knew.
I
am constantly
reminding myself
to hold on.
August 28, 2020
I feel like the poetry about one sided love failed to stand out compared to countless other poetry collections telling the same story. However, I think there's an important message about rape and racial inequality to be told in a lot of the other poems, which I really enjoyed. 3/5 Stars - A good read with an important message but needs a little more individuality. Well done!
August 25, 2019
3.5 ⭐⭐⭐✨
I loved the passages individually, still such beautiful writing just like "becoming." But as a whole didn't flow as much as her previous collection of poetry. I still loved "fluid." It said sooo many right things, everything I think of; only written down. Again, can't wait for more!
I loved the passages individually, still such beautiful writing just like "becoming." But as a whole didn't flow as much as her previous collection of poetry. I still loved "fluid." It said sooo many right things, everything I think of; only written down. Again, can't wait for more!
December 29, 2019
Beautiful short poems <3
Beautifully written. I thoroughly enjoyed reading the short poems. I loved the ones from a black person in America’s point of view. Definitely worth the read.
Beautifully written. I thoroughly enjoyed reading the short poems. I loved the ones from a black person in America’s point of view. Definitely worth the read.
October 31, 2021
Beautiful Words
5 stars for this book. Its full of beauty blossoming from painful situations. Its inspirational hands down and I highly recommend it to all poem fans, and fans of true love and equality.
5 stars for this book. Its full of beauty blossoming from painful situations. Its inspirational hands down and I highly recommend it to all poem fans, and fans of true love and equality.
April 6, 2022
Wonderful book of poetry with keen insight on womanhood, love, race, and struggles of life ! I bookmarked and read some poems multiple times… I can’t wait to grab the author’s other works and devour them as well!
January 18, 2020
Good Read
I loved the straightforward simplicity of this book. I would definitely recommend this book to my friends and family. Looking forward to more books to come.
I loved the straightforward simplicity of this book. I would definitely recommend this book to my friends and family. Looking forward to more books to come.
February 21, 2021
H O P E
There is hope, even in pain. That's what I felt when reading this. Thank you Renaada. I didn't agree with everything you said but that's probably because I wasn't ready yet.
There is hope, even in pain. That's what I felt when reading this. Thank you Renaada. I didn't agree with everything you said but that's probably because I wasn't ready yet.
March 23, 2021
Beautiful
Ugh, this beautiful soul. I loved everything about this book. If you're looking for a good poetry book, this is the one.
Ugh, this beautiful soul. I loved everything about this book. If you're looking for a good poetry book, this is the one.
June 5, 2021
These were relatable and powerful.
June 19, 2021
Good but not Great
Good message but not anything special. A solid debut, but I cannot really hear the poet’s voice. 3/5 stars from me.
Good message but not anything special. A solid debut, but I cannot really hear the poet’s voice. 3/5 stars from me.
April 29, 2022
Please write more
I loved reading every single Word of this book I can't wait to read more of what you have written.
I loved reading every single Word of this book I can't wait to read more of what you have written.
July 12, 2022
Amazing reas
Such a beautiful and quick read. The book takes you through the authors journey but discusses situations that many can relate to.
Such a beautiful and quick read. The book takes you through the authors journey but discusses situations that many can relate to.
July 12, 2022
cw: sexual assault, rape, one-sided relationships, mental health issues
such an incredibly powerful collection
such an incredibly powerful collection
November 23, 2022
it’s a kindle unlimited poetry book…
July 16, 2023
Quick read.
Relatable, emotional, and powerful.
Relatable, emotional, and powerful.
October 15, 2023
This feels like little pocket notes of courage and forgiveness. 🤍
May 11, 2024
I loved this collection so much!!
I do think that the arrangement of the poems could have been a little better and sections should have been included like they have in other poetry collections, this one would have benefited from that I think. But I absolutely loved literally all of the poems in here
I do think that the arrangement of the poems could have been a little better and sections should have been included like they have in other poetry collections, this one would have benefited from that I think. But I absolutely loved literally all of the poems in here
September 2, 2022
I really enjoyed this book of poems! This author’s poems are extremely relatable and include some good advice along the way. 💖
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