Bum Rush the Page is a groundbreaking collection; capturing the best new work from the poets who have brought fresh energy; life; and relevance to American poetry.ldquo;Here is a democratic orchestration of voices and visions; poets of all ages; ethnicities; and geographic locations coming together to create a dialogue and to jamndash;not slam. This is our mouth on paper; our hearts on our sleeves; our refusal to shut up and swallow our silence. These poems are tough; honest; astute; perceptive; lyrical; blunt; sad; funny; heartbreaking; and true. They shout; they curse; they whisper; and sing. But most of all; they tell it like it is.rdquo; ndash;Tony Medina; from the IntroductionFrom the Trade Paperback edition.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Its Nouwen again...By albert l adamsIve never read anything by Nouwen that I didnt like. I have been to Eastern Europe several times. and each time. tried to purchase an icon or some religious artifact to remember my trip by. I had seen Orthodox Christians praying with Icons (not praying to. mind you...praying with). and wanted a better understanding of the practice. Nouwen writes that they are to be used like windows into heaven. not as base objects to be worshiped. Nouwen actually takes several icons and explains the meaning behind them (such as the empty space at the table in Rublevs "Trinity") in order to help the reader learn to focus on certain aspects of faith. Offers clarity to the practice of praying with icons. A good companion piece to Linette Martins "Sacred Doorways".1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. An Inspirational Read!By CustomerThis is a beautiful book to read if you have an interest in the beautiful icons and the meaning behind them. Perhaps you have seen these icons in Catholic and Orthodox churches here and abroad. icons are a Liturgical Art. and have significant meaning behind each step in the painting process. The author has done a beautiful job of explaining the meaning as he sees it with each of five icons. It is a beautiful book to own.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Behold the Beauty of the Lord; Praying With IconsBy Elizabeth HeidlerExactly that for which I was looking; a small yet mighty book by a favorite author on a subject of great interest. This is well thought out. the icons researched. studied and as understanding and spiritual insights were expanded. adimiration grew and the icons became treasured and loved. The author shared his inspiration and explanations with warmth. wisdom and clarity.
