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self-love 101: art is healing
#1 Debut on Amazon in African American Poetry, 80+ Positive Reviews on Amazon.
"In the vein of notable poets such as Rupi Kaur, Upile Chisala, Alex Elle, and Amanda Lovelace, Empris Durden writes short poems conveying a range of emotions, centered around the journey to self-love and healing."
— Veronika Empriś Durden's “self-love 101: art is healing” is “hilarious and brilliant.”
— Kimberley Healey This poetry book is guaranteed to help after break-ups and during the self-discovery process, as a form of self-love, self-care, and creative inspiration.
empriś durden "is there an emoji for self-respect?" this hilarious poetry collection "self-love 101: art is healing" is beautifully written and encourages healing from heartbreak. at times, the book reads like a carefully curated twitter timeline. at other times, "self-love 101: art is healing" unravels like a sacred, but modern, prayer for the strength to be gentle with oneself. to “skip over negativity like video ads, sis.” to eat “pastoral interludes for breakfast” and to practice the daily art of self-love 101. after you purchase, please share this book with a friend. empriś durden is a post-post-modern + self-love poet performing spoken word poetry across the United States. @empris.durden
The author of three books has performed at Da Poetry Lounge, World Stage Performance Gallery, Beyond Baroque, Tia Chucha’s Centro Cultural, Neutra Institute Museum and Gallery, private events, and universities. Her poetry books have been described as "AWESOME book club material!" and positive reviews been featured on @TheFreeBlackWomensLibrary_LA and @GoodBlackReads. With 80+ positive reviews on Amazon, Empriś wants to help other women realize that “a lot of people look for love in others when we should really look inward and upward.” This is truly a poetry book for women and anyone going through a break-up or self-love journey.
"In the vein of notable poets such as Rupi Kaur, Upile Chisala, Alex Elle, and Amanda Lovelace, Empris Durden writes short poems conveying a range of emotions, centered around the journey to self-love and healing."
— Veronika Empriś Durden's “self-love 101: art is healing” is “hilarious and brilliant.”
— Kimberley Healey This poetry book is guaranteed to help after break-ups and during the self-discovery process, as a form of self-love, self-care, and creative inspiration.
empriś durden "is there an emoji for self-respect?" this hilarious poetry collection "self-love 101: art is healing" is beautifully written and encourages healing from heartbreak. at times, the book reads like a carefully curated twitter timeline. at other times, "self-love 101: art is healing" unravels like a sacred, but modern, prayer for the strength to be gentle with oneself. to “skip over negativity like video ads, sis.” to eat “pastoral interludes for breakfast” and to practice the daily art of self-love 101. after you purchase, please share this book with a friend. empriś durden is a post-post-modern + self-love poet performing spoken word poetry across the United States. @empris.durden
The author of three books has performed at Da Poetry Lounge, World Stage Performance Gallery, Beyond Baroque, Tia Chucha’s Centro Cultural, Neutra Institute Museum and Gallery, private events, and universities. Her poetry books have been described as "AWESOME book club material!" and positive reviews been featured on @TheFreeBlackWomensLibrary_LA and @GoodBlackReads. With 80+ positive reviews on Amazon, Empriś wants to help other women realize that “a lot of people look for love in others when we should really look inward and upward.” This is truly a poetry book for women and anyone going through a break-up or self-love journey.
241 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 10, 2019
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February 2, 2021
self-love 101: art is healing by a poet I discovered on IG, Empris Durden, @empris.durden. This is a powerful, eloquent, kick ass collection about life, love, relationships, break-ups, break-downs and the revolutionary power of art and self-love.
August 1, 2019
I don't often review books on Goodreads, but this one made actually made me want to say a lil sumthing sumthing real quick.
It's not often that I read poetry that actually inspires me to do something with everything that I feel inside. It's also not very often that I find a page that I read over and over again with tears in my eyes because F***K, I know that feel, I know that event, I know that. I loved that this touched me and I loved that this inspired me to hit up my inner creative chick and go work on some ish. Bomb ass collection of poems and everyone should follow homegirl's instagram @empris.durden
It's not often that I read poetry that actually inspires me to do something with everything that I feel inside. It's also not very often that I find a page that I read over and over again with tears in my eyes because F***K, I know that feel, I know that event, I know that. I loved that this touched me and I loved that this inspired me to hit up my inner creative chick and go work on some ish. Bomb ass collection of poems and everyone should follow homegirl's instagram @empris.durden
April 26, 2020
Thank you so much to Empriś for sending me your lovely book of poetry to review!
In the vain of notable poets such as Rupi Kaur, Upile Chisala, Alex Elle, and Amanda Lovelace, Empris Durden writes short poems conveying a range of emotions, yet her poems in this particular collection are centered around the journey to self-love and self-healing.
I read this beautiful collection of poems at the perfect time in my life; I am currently on a personal journey of focusing more on self-love and establishing a more plausible weekly self-care routine so I couldn't help but fall in love with this book from the very first page, well actually I fell in love with this book after reading the dedication and learning some of the author's influences for her poetry and seeing her praise some of the sisters who came before her who paved the way for this intimate publication of self-expression.
This book came to me at a time in my life where the insomnia in my wandering mind often keeps me up late at night about whether or not I will figure out what I want to do with my life and if/when I do, will I get my dream job and will it even be fulfilling? Where I am constantly reminded of the wrongdoings, regrets, and mistakes I've made in the past and how I've never forgiven myself for making them. There were countless poems that I enjoyed; poems that made me feel whole, made me feel seen, helped me to learn to let go of it all, sparked the fire within me, and poems that let me know that she too is "just a young black woman out here surviving somehow".
The poems contained in this collection made me contemplate, self-reflect, reevaluate, and made me stop and think for a while in order to let the words marinate and the meanings to settle and be deciphered before I could move on to the next one. It felt like I was reading the journal of a girl who had been through what I'd been through, sitting in on a therapy session, or listening to Nola Darling monologue a soliloquy of funny yet cathartic and emotive language through the form of sweet poetic anecdotes.
This was beautiful, wonderfully written, and a quick read that could easily be read, reread, and read again an infinite number of times as each poem can be interrupted in an infinite number of ways. I recommend this book of poems to anyone, especially us black girls, looking for a voice in this present time of uncertainty.
Rating: 🌺🌺🌺🌺/5 (Because we could all use a little bit more self love!)
In the vain of notable poets such as Rupi Kaur, Upile Chisala, Alex Elle, and Amanda Lovelace, Empris Durden writes short poems conveying a range of emotions, yet her poems in this particular collection are centered around the journey to self-love and self-healing.
I read this beautiful collection of poems at the perfect time in my life; I am currently on a personal journey of focusing more on self-love and establishing a more plausible weekly self-care routine so I couldn't help but fall in love with this book from the very first page, well actually I fell in love with this book after reading the dedication and learning some of the author's influences for her poetry and seeing her praise some of the sisters who came before her who paved the way for this intimate publication of self-expression.
This book came to me at a time in my life where the insomnia in my wandering mind often keeps me up late at night about whether or not I will figure out what I want to do with my life and if/when I do, will I get my dream job and will it even be fulfilling? Where I am constantly reminded of the wrongdoings, regrets, and mistakes I've made in the past and how I've never forgiven myself for making them. There were countless poems that I enjoyed; poems that made me feel whole, made me feel seen, helped me to learn to let go of it all, sparked the fire within me, and poems that let me know that she too is "just a young black woman out here surviving somehow".
The poems contained in this collection made me contemplate, self-reflect, reevaluate, and made me stop and think for a while in order to let the words marinate and the meanings to settle and be deciphered before I could move on to the next one. It felt like I was reading the journal of a girl who had been through what I'd been through, sitting in on a therapy session, or listening to Nola Darling monologue a soliloquy of funny yet cathartic and emotive language through the form of sweet poetic anecdotes.
This was beautiful, wonderfully written, and a quick read that could easily be read, reread, and read again an infinite number of times as each poem can be interrupted in an infinite number of ways. I recommend this book of poems to anyone, especially us black girls, looking for a voice in this present time of uncertainty.
Rating: 🌺🌺🌺🌺/5 (Because we could all use a little bit more self love!)
August 11, 2019
This book came right on time in my life. From the minute i cracked it open I connected to the transition represented on each page. I could see my feelings of shedding what doesn’t serve my life on her pages. Self love 101: art of healing has blank pages which allow you to utilize for whatever you want... notes about the poems, notes to yourself, or questions and answers.embarking on a new mentally healthy lifestyle can be overwhelming but this books makes you feel like Empris is your best gal pal and your working it out together. Share this book with another good sis we all need this homegirl hug.
July 24, 2019
I was first attracted to this book because of the simplistic aesthetic but that isn’t what makes this one of my favorite reads thus far. As a reader, you are captivated from jump due to the raw authenticity spilling out of each page. Emotions and inner thoughts are portrayed effortlessly and the depth of each is then brought to the surface for anyone who has loved and is continuously learning to love oneself.
Empress did the thing .
Buy it . Read it . Share it .
Empress did the thing .
Buy it . Read it . Share it .
June 20, 2019
This poetry book is very relatable for young women who are growing to love themselves and finding themselves. It touchs on love problems, self healing, and knowing your value. I find this book very empowering especially for someone struggling with self-value, (I can say from myself being black women who struggled with self-value.)
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July 24, 2019
Going through a trying time in life, self reap and love was at a low for me. Upon reading this book I again found value and purpose while getting a great kick laugh with the quirkiness. I honestly have to say this young lady potential is through the roof and this book is amazing. Great job and a must read!! New fan alert 🤙🏽
June 27, 2019
I couldn't stop reading each page anticipating the next page yet absorbing the last page and reflecting and refreshing my life.This book belongs in so many hands.
Yes a must have a must read that touches all of your body and soul. Kudos to the writer to share this with others.
Yes a must have a must read that touches all of your body and soul. Kudos to the writer to share this with others.
July 4, 2019
Intriguing!!!
Self-love on another level.... Certainly a very interesting point of view. Definitely makes you reflect on interactions and relationships. I like the author's unique style.
Self-love on another level.... Certainly a very interesting point of view. Definitely makes you reflect on interactions and relationships. I like the author's unique style.
July 10, 2019
After my break up I was seeking something to pick me up. I stumbled upon Empris book, and after finishing it, I felt like I just walked out of a dark cave.
Looking for motivation, inspiration? This is it!
Looking for motivation, inspiration? This is it!
July 11, 2019
If you enjoy reading poems that really connect with you, than this is the right book for you. Each poem is amazing. All the poems put all the weird things in life like dating and self growth into everything you never needed to know and more. 10 out of 10 recommend
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August 6, 2019The author is a wordsmith, with a unbounded mind, expressing emotions felt from experiences and life lesson is all too relatable. Definitely one my list for the summer reads. ! Hopefully there’s more of a collection to come into the works !
June 27, 2019
Inlove with the book!! Definitely 5 stars!!
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June 30, 2019
Definitely a must read!!!
July 12, 2019
Short & Sassy
This book is amazing in its new age imagery and warrior goddess prose. Short, but oh so sassy! Five stars!
This book is amazing in its new age imagery and warrior goddess prose. Short, but oh so sassy! Five stars!
July 15, 2019
I wish this were longer, but art is often birthed in pain. I identified with many things. Thank you, Sister.
July 24, 2019
SELF-LOVE ..... Is inspiring, interesting, refreshing.. shows just how amazing the mind is an how powerful words are..
August 13, 2019
I laughed and I was in deep thought. all from small sentences that created emotion. thank you for the read.
September 26, 2019
She’s inspirational, dedicated and she knows how to get to your soul and gently touch it. I love your work! ❤️
July 10, 2024
Such a very good read! 10/10
June 17, 2020
I immediately connected with the author's work after seeing several of her posts on IG. After reading self-love 101, I am a fan for life. self-love 101 is an empowering, inspiring, and uplifting read. This book was right on-time, as I find myself going through a (major) period of transition and transformation. Self-love is a journey for many of us. The author's poetry is indicative of this. It's a process with many ups and downs. We go through it in our own way and our own time. Yet, it's what we go through during this journey that connects us. And that's the beauty of it all. And that's one of many things the author illustrates with her work. It's beautiful. Fresh. Thought-provoking. Intentional. Relevant. Truly a great read!
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