Ten Poems to Change Your Life
by Roger Housden
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Book Reviews of Ten Poems to Change Your Life
Book Review: I keep buying this book and giving it away!
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is truly a treasure. Not only has Roger Housden gathered together a collection of inspiring poetry from some of the greatest poets throughout time and place, he profoundly and with incredible grace, guides the reader through the selected poems, by sharing his perceptions of their rich meaning, in revealing insights from his own personal journey. Whether you're a long-time lover of poetry or have just developed an appreciation for this heart-filled expression of art, you will connect and be transformed by the truth and inspirtion of the work of the gifted and brilliant poets shared in this book ... Roger Houseden included. Each new encounter with "10 Poems ..." always takes me back to the same place ... above all else ... is Love.Book Review: A Class of One
Summary: 5 Stars
The content of this little book is terrific, but the best part about it is the format. It is like you are in a classroom with the book as the instructor. The ideas presented in the discussions that follow each poem are as thought-provoking as the poetry itself. The variety of works presented and discussed is wonderful as well. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is remotely interested in poetry....or in delving beneath the surface of life. This book led me to purchase several other publications of the poets whose works are presented. I'd love to see more books follow this format...for those of us who no longer have the priveledge of attending formal classes, this format provides everything but the desk, chair and walls!Book Review: Wow, it stirred my soul!
Summary: 5 Stars
All my life I've thought to myself, "I don't DO poetry!" This book caught my eye just because of it's beautifully simple cover, so I picked it up and began to read. From his opening line in the Introduction, "Good poetry has the power to start a fire in your life," I was as mesmerized by his writing and explanation of the selected poems as I was by the poetry itself. This little book has taught me to NOT take a poem, chew it up and spit it out, but to take little bites, small morsels at a time, savor them, roll them around on the tongue a bit enjoying each little piece, then move onto the next bit, which has left me wanting for more! Thank you for this introduction to poetry in my life! I loved this book!Book Review: This Is Not Fusty Criticism !
Summary: 5 Stars
I used this book in one of my freshmen composition classes, with good success. Mr. Housden's genius lies in his ability to make poetry alive and "useful" for his readers. In fact, he uses poetry not as a vehicle for literary criticism but as a tool for self-actualization. His keen essays caused me to take second looks at poems that I might have glossed over, otherwise. Now, I have my students searching for their own poems, poems that can change their lives. Housden's approach is refreshing. My list of ten life-changing poems would have been rather different. Nevertheless, I congratulate him on this success: a revolution of outlook, attitude, and overall perception.Book Review: Nowhere near ordinary
Summary: 5 Stars
I picked up this book in a bookstore in Las Vegas last May, read one poem, and got hooked. I was only able to get my hands on it today, because this book is practically non-existent in my country. Anyway, what I like about this book is that the author not only explains to us all the poems in relation to life and the soul, but it is quite obvious that this guy is just as affected by these poems. This book seems to also be the story of his life in direct relation to the poems.
As it seems to say throughout the book, you can't really describe the feeling, it's just...indescribable. Buy this book. It's really great.