When Will the Sky Fall? Hurricane Katrina, a Documentary in Poetry |
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| Author:
| Bechler, Brad |
| ISBN: | 978-1-60672-445-3 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2009 |
| Publisher: | America Star Books
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $27.45 |
Book Description:
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A freelance ghost writer of poetry, fiction, and academia, Brad Bechler presents his debut book of poetry which chronicles his struggles and observations from the devastation left in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. His work is a poetic documentary of race and class disparities deeply rooted in the South, and how a great American citys spirit and rich history were destroyed by something less apparent than a storm. With influences from Langston Hughes, Jean Toomer, Rita Dove, and James...
More DescriptionA freelance ghost writer of poetry, fiction, and academia, Brad Bechler presents his debut book of poetry which chronicles his struggles and observations from the devastation left in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. His work is a poetic documentary of race and class disparities deeply rooted in the South, and how a great American citys spirit and rich history were destroyed by something less apparent than a storm. With influences from Langston Hughes, Jean Toomer, Rita Dove, and James Baldwin, Bechler tries to uncover truth and a dialogue in what, arguably, is one of the most memorable moments in this modern era.