Life According to Motown

I haven't the language to tell you what this book has done for me. All I can say is in these words I have found the quiet resolve to continue putting pen to paper in a world where everything screams stop. Her words rise off pages, sit next to you, and ask "Why won't you use me for beauty like she does?" I can tell you that when I first read this book sitting alone on the EL, I turned to the woman next to me and told her " Look, I know you don't know me and I don't know you but HEY you need to read this RIGHT NOW cause this woman know us both..."

I could go on and on about how this book has changed the way that Ithink about writing or how I am blown away by the way this woman uses language but it won't matter until you've read it yourself. I am so thankful that God has given this woman these words to write because she has now given me the inspiration to take the words that God has given me and write. I think that if you are looking for a book of poetry that is dripping with real emotion and real stories you need to get this book and all of her books. Poetry Widow is a standout piece that still gives me chills everytime I read it. THANK GOD FOR PATRICIA SMITH!