NYT Bestselling Author Frederick Joseph explores a new genre in this captivating poetry collection that seeks to find joy in moments of difficulty whether through illuminating the beauty of being Black, highlighting the hope that can be found in childhood, or by sharing intimate truths revealed on a mental health journey. This book will appeal to both new and established readers of poetry.
Step into the world of We Alive, Beloved, where its words will resonate within the deepest corners of your soul, leaving a mark on your heart and a renewed appreciation for the beauty of being alive.
We Alive, Beloved moves beyond being a poetry collection; it''s a celebration of the profound aspects of our existence. Each poem seeks to immortalize the fleeting moments of joy, love, resilience, and inspiration that often slip through the grasp of our fast-paced lives.
In this poetic testament, we defy the ephemeral nature of beauty and goodness, daring to clutch onto these facets of life for just a little longer. With words that stand as guardians against the relentless march of time and the ceaseless tides of change, trauma, and grief, this collection becomes a sanctuary of light in a world that sometimes seems dim.
We Alive, Beloved explores a rich tapestry of themes, from the intricacies of relationships and the heartache of loss, to the wide-eyed wonder of existence and the challenges of exploring the possibility of parenthood in our modern age. Each poem reaches out to readers, offering a mirror to their own journeys and emotions, inviting them to be seen and acknowledged in its lyrical embrace.
Industry Reviews
An empowering collection with hues of hope on every page, We Alive, Beloved asserts our obligation to discover the good that dwells within us no matter how boldly the world denies its existence.--Mateo Askaripour "New York Times bestselling author of Black Buck"
In We Alive Beloved, a marvelous and heartrending collection of poetry, Frederick Joseph unabashedly confronts some of our most pressing issues with grace and incisiveness. These poems are truth balms. Allow them to trouble your soul. Then soothe it.--Robert Jones, Jr. "author of the New York Times bestselling novel and National Book Award finalist The Prophets"
This tender body of work is a rallying cry for us all to come together and find the aliveness existing in ourselves and each other.--Jo?l Leon "author of Everything and Nothing At Once: A Black Man's Reimagined Soundtrack for the Future"
We Alive, Beloved ascends with the poetic genius we've come to expect from Fred T. Joseph. These poems are a sanctuary, a beacon of light guiding us through the complexities of our existence with grace, love, and resilience.--Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz, Ph.D "professor and poet at Teachers College, Columbia University, author Love from the Vortex & Other Poems"
We Alive, Beloved be a tourniquet for America's oldest wound. This collection is a cauldron of becoming. Come prepared to be sustained.--Mahogany L. Browne "author of Vinyl Moon and Chrome Valley"
