if you haven't checked out POET: The Remarkable Story of George Moses Horton by Don Tate (Peachtree, 2015), you're missing out!
It's a beautiful book -- for word-lovers and poets and anyone who has ever dreamed an impossible dream. Like the little plaque on my wall says... "the impossible dream...isn't."
George Moses Horton was a slave who taught himself to read. At age seventeen, he was separate from his family. He read books and shared information. He created and recited verse for others -- selling love poems for 25 cents each. He was published in newspapers. He published books. But he was not free.
My favorite line in the book: "George's love of words had taken him on a great journey."
Words have taken me on a great journey, too. I'm so grateful!
Thanks to Peachtree Publishers, I have one copy of this book to giveaway. Simply leave a comment by Tuesday, March 22 about YOUR word-journey, and our cat Maggie will choose a winner. :)
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Hi Irene, Congratulations on your two new beautiful books. I hope you have a lovely visit with your father. Words take me on a journey through the woods where I meet myself. Happy Poetry Friday! Liz
ReplyDeleteThis book looks wonderful! I'd love a chance to win a copy and have also added the title to my "to be purchased" list which, like the Great Wall of China, must be visible from space at this point! Thanks for sharing and enjoy your time with your father.
ReplyDeleteThis book looks wonderful! I'd love a chance to win a copy and have also added the title to my "to be purchased" list which, like the Great Wall of China, must be visible from space at this point! Thanks for sharing and enjoy your time with your father.
ReplyDeleteIrene, I hope you have a good visit with your dad. Words take me on a journey of delight!
ReplyDeleteI've been desiring this book for a while now (- hint, hint Random Drawing gods). Thanks for shining this light on an amazing story and on one of our amazing creators, Don Tate! Safe travels. XO
ReplyDeleteI've heard so much praise for this book, but haven't seen it yet. Thank you for reminding me of it today. Thank you, too, for continuing to inspire me on my word-journey! (And Candace! You should have heard her read a poem from Fresh Delicious today! The look on her face when she finished was priceless!)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your recent award, Irene. I have the George Horton book, so no need to put me in the mix, but it is a wonderful story, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteMaggie, pick me! LOL I love that story. Words saved me, too, when I was a child.
ReplyDeleteI love the part of my journey with words that includes helping children fall in love with them!
ReplyDeleteI've enjoyed reading some of these comments almost as much as your post, Irene! I'm picturing one of those little inspirational books titled "The road less traveled: finding your word-journey." Love your plaque, BTW.
ReplyDeleteI loved this book, Don Tate outdid himself again. TATE and LATHAM POWER!!!!
ReplyDeleteI loved this book, Don Tate outdid himself again. TATE and LATHAM POWER!!!!
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