The only thing I will say impacted my reading was the constant religious themes and passages. Bringing some very important topics up and addressing them. Within these pages, Brandon shows the rawest pieces of himself, expressing his love and passions, but also showing us his fears and worries. All I know is that with this collection, Leake reveals some of the rawest parts of himself and some of them will stay days after reading this book.īrandon Leake’s Unraveling is a poetry collection that explores what it means to be a Black man living in America, his faith as a Christian and his relationship with God, and even takes a look at his fears and concerns surrounding fame (a topic which isn’t usually discussed often). Let me tell you, how does one even begin to rate a poetry collection. I have sat with this poetry collection for a few days now, sitting with my feelings on this book and my feelings.
Thanks for reading!ĪLC provided by Libro.fm and Andrews McMeel Publishing in exchange for an honest reviewĬontent/Trigger Warnings: Themes/Mentions of racism, alcoholism, gun violence, violence, death, anxiety, Acrophobia (fear of heights) This post contains affiliate links if you use the Amazon link to make a purchase, I may earn a commission. Universally relatable, surprisingly educational, and all around powerful, Unraveling is a collection of poetry inspiring us to slow down, breathe, and read between the lines.GoodReads| Amazon| Barnes&Noble| BookDepository| IndieBound| Bookshop On the flip side, he encourages readers to look at something evil, and yet still see the beauty it holds. Throughout his collection, Leake asks readers to look at something beautiful, yet still see its flaws. In an era of self love, the ability to love oneself is only as effective as the ability to know oneself.
Brandon is the first spoken word poet to compete on AGT and to receive the Golden Buzzer award in the first round, going on to win the entire competition!įrom famous spoken word poet, artistic educator, and founder/CEO of "Called to Move" Brandon Leake comes his debut poetry collection Unraveling.
Season 15 winner of America's Got Talent, Brandon Leake, presents his debut poetry collection.
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