Becoming a Wildflower: Poetry + Prose for Courage

by April Green

“It’s okay if you’re not yet where you want to be. Remember: you don’t always notice the sun rising in the sky until, one day, you feel it’s warmth touching your face and you realise how much you have grown.”


From the author of the bestselling book ‘Bloom for Yourself,' comes a collection of poetry and prose for courage. This empowering collection explores the transformation from low self-worth, to the bravery of letting go, and the wisdom that comes from truly believing in yourself.
April Green has an extraordinary gift for helping you understand that you are never truly alone. Her words are shared by thousands of people all over the world, including Jenna Dewan, and Shantel Vansanten. Her voice serves as a reminder to all of us that healing, transformation, freedom, and self-love are possible.

Genres: Poetry, Ebooks, Nonfiction

105 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 28, 2019

Reviews

[Alice-Elizabeth (Prolific Reader Alice) · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've read most of April's other poetry and prose collections and have enjoyed them. Becoming a Wildflower was the same experience, in the sense that it tackled very important aspects of life such as self-love and staying true to yourself. Borrow this one on KU if you have the chance. Easy lunch break read whenever you feel like you need a 'pick-me-up!'

[Mindfully Evie · Rating 5 out of 5]

If I could take all these words, fold them up in my palm and engrave them on my heart, I would. Breathtakingly beautiful is the best and only way I can describe April's way with words. I need to (once again) go buy this in paperback so I can keep coming back to it.

[Jessi ❤️ H. Vojsk [if villain, why hot?] · Rating 4 out of 5]

The taste of rain

When it rains,
I still tilt my face to the sky
in honour of the girl
who once forgot
that those water-light kisses from heaven
are sent to remind us
to absorb every atom of life.

[Mariella Taylor · Rating 4 out of 5]

Soft and Thoughtful

This was mostly short little poetic essays. And I appreciated that because it had the cadence, imagery, and particular wording choice I associate with poetry while also being short essays rather than badly broken up or rhyming “poetry” where the thoughts and emotions get lost in the bad writing or formatting choices.

[Reading_ Tamishly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Get this for yourself. ♥️

[Saeda Marwan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book felt like a hug of reassurance.

[Samantha Ivy (novelsbysamantha) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful

I've read her previous books and I fell in love with her words. Just beautiful and I recommend her books.

[Malak Rfd · Rating 4 out of 5]

So beautiful ❤️

[Jacqui Lee · Rating 4 out of 5]

This collection of poems/prose (mainly prose) was so beautifully written and empowering to read. This is my first time reading anything of April’s, and I must say that I am already captivated by her unique writing style. Her ability to conjure up breathtaking images of sunsets, flower fields, scents as a way to convey emotions and life advice is unparalleled. She uses metaphors and integrates these different facets of nature into prose so well in order to get the point across to the reader - self love, hurting, healing, growing, being okay with being alone is all part of a beautiful journey that is life. I think this book would be enjoyed by feminists, strong women, or any person who is striving to seize the day and take control of their own lives.

[Aline · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very encouraging and inspiring.

[Elsa Gomes (BookishAurora) · Rating 4 out of 5]

➳ Rate:  4,5/ 5 stars

April Green’s poetry collection is one all women (not just women though) should read. It has amazing messages and motivational poems on different themes. I seem to enjoy those quite a lot.

Becoming a wildflower not only is a special collection but has beautiful imageries. I loved the flower theme and the metaphors in it were pretty incredible and clever.

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[Arzu A · Rating 4 out of 5]

Absolutely amazing,
I wish she could fill the pages more with motivation.

[Audrey · Rating 5 out of 5]

APR. 2024 — 5★
JUL. 2022 — 5★

[Mimi Reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful read.

[Jesse · Rating 4 out of 5]

I measure poetry primarily on how much it inspires me to write poetry.

[isadora · Rating 1 out of 5]

read this to complete a challenge and if i could rate 0 stars i would

[Pavizham · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book for me was the right book at the right time. Felt like it was about me, for me.

[Debbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every poetry book April Green writes touches me at my core. All the poems are relate able, inspirational and worth a second and third read. She just knows what the reader needs to hear. From self love poems to heartbreak she pulls at your heart strings. 5 stars is not nearly enough.

[Amanda Maryam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Self-reflect

I cannot stop bookmarking every page i found, that it feels like a mirror to me. Give me fruit of thoughts. Although i am still broken, i feel like i am healing while reading this book.

[Maryam Al Balushi · Rating 3 out of 5]

You are made of stars and love
Your reason for being is not to explain yourself for being
Even if it sometimes feels as though you’re wrapped inside your own little planet, hurtling through outer space- you still belong here.
Never apologise for your light.

[Daniyela · Rating 1 out of 5]

Weinig diepgang. Basic metaforen.

[Sincerely Bluejay · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was recommended with kindle unlimited and I'm so glad I gave it a chance! It was a quick read that really stuck with me. I read it twice in the same sitting - just so things could settle in differently both times. Again, I'm so glad I did, each read was a new experience.

[Watch Jamie Read · Rating 4 out of 5]

“Life is for you; it’s on your side”

I really enjoyed this collection of poems. It focuses on not being alone in this world, and that’s something we all need today.

“I am afraid.
But the sky in the distance looks something like faith,
so I will keep walking.”

[Skye Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love

This is best book ever! Every woman should read no matter what stages of life that are in. Self love is the most important!

[Shivani · Rating 5 out of 5]

Healer

Found this book on a sad day, and it felt like a warm, healing bowl of soup, a hearty hug and a long night of sharing with a very close friend. ❤️

Read it for sure. ❤️

[Katie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Definitely a lovely collection. I enjoyed the format, the language, and the themes. It suffers from some of the things 21st century poetry typically suffers from, the most prominent of which are metaphors and similes the author complicated so much that they don't make the slightest bit of sense anymore. However, there are other characteristics it doesn't have. For instance, it generally uses correct punctuation and capitalisation, which I normally prefer over the alternative.
All in all, it's quite a nice book and I would definitely read something else by this author.

[mia · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is our birthright to
stretch and grow towards the same
sun.

I very much enjoyed this collection! It got a bit repetitive at times with the same themes and symbolism used over and over again, but all in all this was a truly beautiful read.

[Ciara K · Rating 3 out of 5]

A lovely little short collection. It was nice but I definitely didn’t enjoy it as much as I did Green’s other poetry books that I read. Some seemed a bit long which isn’t my favourite thing when it comes to poetry, but overall still a good collection about self love

[Soleil Lopea · Rating 5 out of 5]

Transformational

I fully believe that the universe sends you messages exactly when you need to receive them, and for me — this book was a message of great importance. Thank you, April Green.

[C. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful and awakening

Becoming a Wildflower, is a poetic book of life, love, peace and your soul’s growth. It is like sweet confessions of the heart. I loved reading this little book.