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Peeling Myself a Soul

By: Lynn Lee Bryant
Narrated by: Lynn Lee Bryant
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Everyone has issues and experiences that deeply affect their lives. Some are good, some bad, but all of them combine to make each person who they are on any given day. But while it is common to have life experiences, it is rare to find a writer who can define and describe life’s journey in a way that connects with virtually anyone who reads the work. Author Lynn Bryant has achieved this delicate task in her debut collection of poetry, Peeling Myself a Soul.

Running the gamut of emotions from deep pain to uplifting joy, Peeling Myself a Soul is a collection of 50 poems infused with an overwhelming sense of love and personal growth. Held together by a clear-cut emotional procession, this collection follows the writer’s journey through life, offering her musings on family, relationships and love. Weighty issues such as race relations and domestic abuse are also explored and are marked with the same emotional resonance that is the defining characteristic of Bryant’s poetry. Each piece is a wholly unique work indicative of the author’s style - poetry that possesses a captivating feel, while remaining inherently accessible to all.

Overflowing with both reality and introspection, Peeling Myself a Soul boldly investigates what it means to be an African American female today while encompassing the best that contemporary poetry has to offer.

©2004 Lynn Lee Bryant (P)2020 Lynn Lee Bryant

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"Peeling Myself a Soul by Lynn Lee Bryant is soulful poetry, introspective in nature, and filled with strong spiritual currents. The very opening poem captivates the reader, immersing them in the dance of the spirit and of life. Addressing the soul in the past, she journeys into the future, hoping the future will bear more fruit. She makes references to the secret (sacred) life within her and sees a connection with the soldiers of the past.... Peeling Myself a Soul is narrated in a voice that grabs the reader from the very first moment and pulls them into the 'soul' of the writing. I enjoyed the exploration of the spiritual themes, which are reflected in the mellow tone the author uses when reading poems with such themes. While I enjoy reading poems, listening to Lynn Lee Bryant’s poetry was an inspiring, soul-searching experience for me." (Romuald Dzemo, Reader's Favorite)

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Once I started to listen and then feel the words, I couldn't stop. I found so many similarities to my own experiences, I actually felt as if the author was retelling one of my personal experiences.
Dress so tight, stepping out tonight, no food in the fridge. "man I know that well!".

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