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Make Me Rain

By Nikki Giovanni

Make Me Rain book

Make Me Rain

By Nikki Giovanni

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One of America's most celebrated poets challenges us with this powerful and deeply personal collection of lyrical poetry that speaks to the injustices of society while illuminating the depths of her own heart. For more than fifty years, Nikki Giovanni's poetry has dazzled and inspired readers. As sharp and outspoken as ever, she returns with this profound book of social justice poetry in which she continues to call attention to injustice and racism, celebrate Black culture and Black lives, and give readers an unfiltered look into her own experiences. In Make Me Rain, she celebrates her loved ones and unapologetically declares her pride in her Black heritage, while exploring the enduring impact of the twin sins of racism and white nationalism. Giovanni reaffirms her place as a uniquely vibrant and relevant voice in African American poetry with poems such as "I Come from Athletes" and "Rainy Days"-calling out segregation and Donald Trump; as well as "Unloved (for Aunt Cleota)" and "When I Could No Longer"-her personal elegy for the relatives who saved her from an abusive home life.  Stirring, provocative, and resonant, the poems in Make Me Rain pierce the heart and nourish the soul.  "If there was a need for poetry that galvanized and inspired, there was also a demand for poetry that comforted and unified - and Ms. Giovanni provided on both counts." - The Washington Post In this profound collection, Giovanni masterfully weaves the personal and the political, the timely and the timeless. - A Legendary Voice: After more than fifty years, Nikki Giovanni remains as sharp and outspoken as ever, delivering a powerful and unapologetic celebration of Black culture and heritage.- The Personal and Political: Giovanni fearlessly confronts the national sins of racism and white nationalism while also sharing deeply personal elegies for the family who saved her from an abusive home.- Timely Social Commentary: With unflinching clarity, these poems take on everything from segregation to contemporary politics, reaffirming Giovanni's place as a uniquely relevant American voice.- Inspirational Verse: A stirring and resonant collection that challenges readers on injustice while ultimately piercing the heart and nourishing the soul with poems of love, family, and resilience.
Product details
Number of Pages:
144
Release Date:
2020-11-12
Publication Date:
2020-10-20
Publisher:
HarperCollins
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0062995286
ISBN13:
9780062995285
Weight:
243 g
Height:
131 cm
Width:
211 cm
Thickness:
22 cm

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