The Alphabet Verses The Ghetto

I am laughing as I am reading some of these reviews because the folks writing them don't seem to get Jessica or spoken word at all. You can't compare Jessica Care Moore to Maya Angelou, and how dare you take someones outward expression of their own feelings, love, pain, and suchand give it gramatical critique? That is the great thing about spoken word it makes sense even when it doesn't...you can't look into my heart and tell me my emotions don't make sense or I am have poor grammar or tha I am using incorrect devices to express MYSELF...key word being MYSELF. Jessica this is another great one and I cant wait for a third. You are not getting the credit you deserve.

I recommend this book to all lovers of poetry. This book is not for readers seaching for perfect form, and literary technique only. This is a book for people who understand the complex power of words, and how they can change your life. How words can make you feel! You will not like this book is you are a linear thinker or you have issues with the powerful voices of black women writers. This book is written from an articulate black female poets perspective with no apologies. These poems are written in the tradition of so many woman writers silenced by mainstream mediums. Teachers - order it for you students! The Alphabet Verses The Ghetto is my new favorite book. Go Moore Black Press!

Anyone who can't understand this book, isn't reading enough in general! This books shows obvious growth on the part of this progressive young writer. From "Princess," to the imagery of "ressurection," this book hits hard politically and poetically. Her heart is on her sleeve, but this is not a book of cliches or simple emotional rabbling. Her poetry if loaded with complex metaphors and is a book all young poets hoping to take their work more seriously on the page should read. I would recommend this book to all lovers of poetry unafraid of a what's going on in the head of black woman poet. The Alphabet Verses The Ghetto isn't simply about painting everything black as another reviewer suggested, it's about redefinition and survival. It's about taking on a language and winning. I'm happy about all 208 pages of this collection. A must read!!

jessica Care moore is a phenom. Poetry-lovers might be inspired to write some of their own after reading this collection...Her middle name says it all...she paints vivid mental pictures and picks her words with CARE. Definitely worth the time and money...

Jessica Care Moore is a explosive writer and the best slam poet I have ever heard. I remember in high school my tescher would read from her first book " The Words Don't Fit In My Mouth" and thatnks to her I fell in love with poetry. And I thank her for my love of the art because of her I know what love, pain, and pride is and I will never take my heritage for granted ever again. I thank you and I love you work hopefully you will read this review. You are a beautiful black woman and you keep shakin it up for us I will be her to read everything you come out with. Stay strong sista!