She Walks in Beauty: A Woman's Journey Through Poems
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| Rating | : | 4.62 (532 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1455589012 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 352 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-06-05 |
| Language | : | English |
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About the Author Caroline Kennedy is the author and editor of twelve bestselling books on American history, politics and poetry. She is the current United States Ambassador to Japan.
Kennedy has divided the collection into sections that signify to her the most notable milestones, passages, and universal experiences in a woman's life, and she begins each of these sections with an introduction in which she explores and celebrates the most important elements of life's journey.The collection includes works by Elizabeth Bishop, Sharon Olds, Edna St. B. S. In She Walks in Beauty, Caroline Kennedy has once again marshaled the gifts of our greatest poets to pay a very personal tribute to the human experience, this time to the complex and fascinating subject of womanhood. Auden, Adrienne Rich, Sandra Cisneros, Anne Sexton, W. Whether it's falling in love, breaki
She is the current United States Ambassador to Japan. . Caroline Kennedy is the author and editor of twelve bestselling books on American history, politics and poetry
"Gorgeous Book of Poetry" according to B. Davis. Just when it appears poetry has become obsolete, along comes a champion who returns it beautifully to the forefront--to it's rightful place! Caroline Kennedy has compiled a wonderful book which looks at a woman's special journey through life. It elevates the female role to a place of beauty and honor. I loved the format and illustrations. Take off the cover and you will find gorgeous boards as well. This would make a very special Mother's Day gift for the woman who loves books. I love my copy! I wish I could give it more than 5 stars.. peaceandquiet said What's not to like? Poetry is our humanity given voice. What's not to like? Poetry is our humanity given voice.. "A Gift For Yourself or To Give to Someone Else" according to Story Circle Book Reviews. This collection of poetry is not your ordinary collection by any means. If I could give it a ten instead of a five I would!When Caroline Kennedy was a little girl, her mother, Jackie Kennedy Onassis, read poetry to her. I remember from her book The Best-Loved Poems of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis that this is where Caroline first began to appreciate poetry.That deep appreciation for poetry has now translated into an amazing collection of works by many accomplished poets including Anne Sexton, Edna St. Vincent Millay, W.B. Yeats, Rumi, Sylvia Plath, Sappho, Shakes