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nectar
Written by Upile Chisala
Narrated by Upile Chisala
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About this audiobook
From beloved Malawian storyteller Upile Chisala comes the revised and expanded edition of her second collection of poetry.
In nectar, Chisala guides readers through a beautiful process of growth and renewal. These poems celebrate our always complex, sometimes troubled roots while encouraging us to grow through and beyond them toward a passionate self-love. Chisala’s hope is that her words will encourage readers to sow seeds of change in their own lives and the lives of others.
Read by the author.
In nectar, Chisala guides readers through a beautiful process of growth and renewal. These poems celebrate our always complex, sometimes troubled roots while encouraging us to grow through and beyond them toward a passionate self-love. Chisala’s hope is that her words will encourage readers to sow seeds of change in their own lives and the lives of others.
Read by the author.
LanguageEnglish
PublisherAndrews McMeel Publishing
Release dateOct 1, 2019
ISBN9781524856212
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Readers find this title absolutely beautiful, powerful, and amazing. It is a lovely collection of self-love reminders that resonates with many black women. The book encourages readers to embrace their true selves and not to hold back. Overall, it is a fresh and empowering reminder to be authentic and embrace one's emotions.
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Nov 9, 2023
Absolutely beautiful. Thank you for this masterpiece. I highly recommend it. Let poetry soften you. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Nov 9, 2023
This audio book is soft spoken yet gives so much power. Her words tells the story of so many black women. I feel heard. I love this - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Nov 9, 2023
Amazing! Another lovely collection of self-love reminders. Will come back again and again - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Nov 9, 2023
Such a fresh reminder to cry so you can unload. And to remember never to tone down who you truly are