Andrea Gibson Livres

You Better Be Lightning is a poetry collection guided by self-reflection. It is queer, political, and feminist.

Exploring themes of love, gender, and healing, this book presents a vivid narrative that intertwines personal and political struggles. With striking imagery, it delves into the complexities of sexuality, illness, family, and forgiveness. Each page uncovers forgotten memories and anticipates future revelations, creating a powerful call for political action while celebrating wonder, longing, and love. The balance of these elements invites readers to reflect on the essence of true healing.

Russ Ramsey's dynamic narrative traces the journey of the early church with thirty-one daily readings through the book of Acts, as the people of God carried out Jesus' mission as his ambassadors. Through this new community, a movement spread around the world that continues to this day. Come discover the transformation that energized the early church.

The narrative offers a profound exploration of personal transformation and spiritual awakening, blending unexpected elements of pole dancing with the uplifting themes of gospel hymns. Readers will encounter a journey that challenges societal norms and invites reflection on faith, resilience, and the search for identity. Through this unique lens, the book captivates and inspires, encouraging a deeper understanding of both the art of dance and the power of spirituality.

From the acclaimed "HOW Series" of booksPoetry can transform: How can a poem transform a life? Could poetry change the world? In How Poetry Can Change Your Heart , spoken-word stars Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley roll out the welcome mat and prove that poetry is for everyone.• Whether lapsed poetry lovers, aspiring poets, or total novices, readers will learn to uncover verse in unexpected places, find their way through a poem when they don't quite "get it," and discover just how transformative poetry can be.• Andrea Gibson is a leading voice in spoken-word poetry, headlining prestigious performance venues internationally. Megan Falley is a National Poetry Slam finalist and creator of the online writing course "Poems That Don't Suck."Fans of Andrea Gibson's Lord of the Butterflies and Take Me With You , and Megan Falley's Drive Here and Devastate Me will love taking a deeper dive into the inspiring power of poetry.Discover or re-discover the magic that is poetry.• A gorgeous and inspiring gift for any fan of the written word• Will become a go-to volume for poetry writers and readers

Andrea Gibson's second book of poems, The Madness Vase, offers a breathtaking continuation of the poet's most tender and honest work. Their fist book, Pole Dancing to Gospel Hymns, opened the door to Gibson's unapologetic voice, yet The Madness Vase manages to take an even more intimate look at the subjects of family, war, spirituality, gender, grief and hope. The poem's topics range from hate crimes to playgrounds, from international conflict to hometowns, from falling in love to the desperation of loneliness. Gibson's work seizes us by the collar and hauls us inside some of her darkest moments, then releases out the other side. Moments later, we find ourselves inhaling words that fill us with light. Their luminous imagery is a buoy that allows us to resurface from their world clutching new possibilities of our own. Throughout their career, Gibson's poems have always been a call to social justice, but this collection goes beyond awareness. Their images linger in our psyches and entreat us to action. They challenge us to grow into our own skin. The journey may be raw at times but we are continuously left inspired, held, and certain we are not alone. By the time you finish reading The Madness Vase, you too will believe, "Folks like us/ We've got shoulder blades that rust in the rain/But they are still G-sharp/Whenever our spinal chords are tuned to the key of redemption/So go ahead world/Pick us/To make things better."

In this post-apocalyptic tale, modern warfare meets medieval. A friend turned enemy rules the land through fear and famine. One man will have the courage to lead a rebellion as they fight to take back their country. Graham Mitchell believes the only way to protect his family is to be by their side. This belief causes him to leave the SAS. He will soon find out that protecting his country and his family go hand in hand. He cannot do one without doing the other. Though each person may have a troubled past, it is the choices they make in the present that will define them as hero or villain.

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For readers of Rupi Kaur (Milk and Honey) and Cheryl Strayed, a book small enough to carry with you, with messages big enough to stay with you, from one of the most quotable and influential poets of our time. Andrea Gibson explores themes of love, gender, politics, sexuality, family, and forgiveness with stunning imagery and a fierce willingness to delve into the exploration of what it means to heal and to be different in this strange age. Take Me With You, illustrated throughout with evocative line drawings by Sarah J. Coleman, is small enough to fit in your bag, with messages that are big enough to wake even the sleepiest heart. Divided into three sections (love, the world, and becoming) of one liners, couplets, greatest hits phrases, and longer form poems, it has something for everyone, and will be placed in stockings, lockers, and the hands of anyone who could use its wisdom.