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Jun 07, 2017Meemamasgyrl rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
It was hard to return this book. Every page expressed an emotion that the heart can relate to. Words were so heartfelt. So real. So feminine so strong. I could read this book again and again. It's worth the read. Not a dull moment and not…
May 08, 2017Chapel_Hill_KrystalB rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
While I did not personally relate to every poem in this collection (understandable, right?), I loved reading each of them, even the difficult-to-digest ones. They are straightforward and raw but beautiful at the same time. And the…
Apr 26, 2017chloecat rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I was totally blown away by the depth and scope of the authors narrative....read it in an hour, and have thought of it many times. Though the subjects are painful in many instances, they are communicated in an incredible way.......cannot…
Apr 21, 2017
Very excited to read this, I've heard great things about it!
Apr 11, 2017squib rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Like all great poetry, this collection is at times painful, challenging, trite, and, well, poetic. All I can say about this is that I wasn't sure how I felt about the overall collection until I came to the end. The author's note to the…
mauve_butterfly_177
Apr 01, 2017
@lorrainejhays I don't think you give teens enough credit in their ability to handle certain topics. As a 16 year old, reading this gave me a lot of insight and gave me clarity in the experiences in my own life. Not all teens are…
Mar 24, 2017BlueGreen71 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this collection of poems. I read it through twice and intend to read it again at a later date. I've added it to my list of top favorites for 2017. The material can be a bit disturbing at time, but the phrasing is so…
lorrainejhays
Mar 03, 2017lorrainejhays rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
As I read the book I felt simultaneously sad, angry, and in love with the writer. As a lover and writer of poetry, I felt absolutely breathless with the writing. The author truly captures womanhood, abuse, growth, healing, and love.…
Feb 03, 2017JCLEmmaF rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I happened to come across this book in a tiny bookstore in San Diego after searching for months elsewhere. Goodreads says "milk and honey is a collection of poetry and prose about survival." Kaur definitely stares down difficult subjects…
Jan 18, 2017DBRL_KatSU rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I read this book in one sitting. Then I sat and thought for a while, then proceeded to reread the fourth part, "Healing," again in its entirety. Kaur's writing is so succinct that it's sometimes harsh, but I loved that. Some of the poems…
Dec 30, 2016abcDena rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
I ended up loving this more for its form than content. It felt like a private diary and at first I was gonna penalize it for being too confessional, but I loved confessional mid-century poets! So how could I? Well, I could because Rupi is…
Dec 12, 2016
felt a deep connection to every page. The drawings are beautiful as well.
Oct 21, 2016appypollyloggies rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
I really did not enjoy this book until the "Healing" chapter. The healing chapter was lovely. The rest seems pretty adolescent and lacks depth.
Oct 08, 2016becker rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
Far too personal for me. I could not find the art form through the pain and torment. I thought it read like a teenage girl's journal.
Aug 11, 2016LPL_AdamL rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Rupi Kaur's poetry is designed to help people heal and find light in the darkness. This collection is beautiful, and I recommend it to anyone who seeks comfort through reading.
Jul 16, 2016jannylegs rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Bitter and sweet words, the line drawings are lovely.
Jul 14, 2016shayshortt rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This little book deals with big themes: first love and heart break, family dynamics, and sexual abuse. It moves from girls being taught that their bodies are things to be used by men and boys, to women owning their bodies and sexualities…
Jun 02, 2016zayamoore rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Kaur's raw, visceral depth of emotion will take you roughly and beautifully through her personal journey of pain and loss, anger and resentment, and healing and advocating. It may accompany you through your own similar journey. Amazing…