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Summary: Very Good.
Review: I have read Jewel's poetry, and I know that she writes it directly from her soul. It doesn't really matter what I or anyone else thinks because it is her poetry. It is nice to read it, and enjoy it, but we can't fully understand it because we didn't write it. I think the critics can say whatever they want, because that doesn't really matter. What if she had only relied on critics and not on herself? Would she be who she is today? If Jewel hadn't persevered through the hard times, we would not have the gift of her poetry and her voice. A gift that I am grateful for. Keep singing Jewel, we love you, and we support your dream!!
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Summary: A key to understanding
Review: I have been writing poetry since I was a little girl and I must say that Jewel's poems reflect her life in a very personal way. By publishing her book of poems, she has given, people who will listen, a way to understand her. She writes about love, lust, pain, obstacles, and confusion. I don't believe she wrote this book to be deeply criticized, but to give her fans a gift from her world. Let me just add that I am not rating Jewel on her ability to write poetry, but on what she gives to her readers. I do believe that she just wanted people to see her for more than just a girl with a guitar. I read the book and I think it's a great way for her fans to look into her heart. In my humble opinion, A night without armor is not a book that people should heavily criticize, but a book to influence and inspire. If you don't like it or are not a fan of Jewels, then why read it? Its not for you, so move on. I know that if I was as successful as Jewel, I would be doing the same thing and you would too! Keep it up Jewel! :-) The only reason I didn't give this book a ten is because nothing is perfect.
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Summary: Amazing poetic biography of an amazing teenage girl
Review: Jewel's grasp on reality in this book is expressed in words of fantasy and mystery. Her stories are realistically expressed with vivid language, describing ever detail of the experiences she chooses to tell. A++!!
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Summary: Jewel, musician of the soul and voice
Review: This book is a perfect snapshot of the singer who inspires many with her soulful lyrics and angelic voice. While it is not quite the work of Emily Dickinson or Robert Frost, as poetry goes, it is a book full of real life ideas and experiences, put together by an incredibly talented artist. Jewel's background helped to shape her, and it shows through in the variety and complexity of her writing. This book of poetry is not for the critic of poetry who must read poetry that is completely explained, rhyming, and in "proper poetry language". This incredible collection of a talented young woman's thoughts is for those who enjoy watching sunsets, value the simpler things in life, and enjoy peeking inside someone else's heart for a while. "A Night Without Armour" should be taken for what it is; a book taken from poems written on diner napkins and teenage diary pages- it is raw, moving, emotional, and human. Open your mind, then open this book, read, and enjoy what you learn from its pages!
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Summary: Very good, insightful, and revealing...
Review: Jewel Kilcher's poetry is very interesting. Although, at times, it is inept and rather stupid, especially if you read "Junky." But, overall, the poems are insightful and considerate, and she offers kind of a metaphoric diary of her teenage years. Way to go, Jewel!!!
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Summary: No
Review: She can do a pretty pout and play pretty melodies, but can she write poetry? Not really. Granted, these were probably poetry written back in her yesteryears (see the schoolgirl moony "I Miss Your Touch"), but I've seen work published in my school's literary magazine with more maturity about the issues she skitters about with than the entire collection put together. Perhaps she should have waited a few more years before she published her first collection, when she has better experience with human life and discarded this collection from the publication heap. This is a start for Jewel, but not a good one. Still, if you still have a wide-eyed innocence and naivete, maybe you'll enjoy such works...
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Summary: Poetry?
Review: I really don't know what to say but that this book wasn't exceptionally good nor such a bad book, because at times it makes me think of my teenage years. She isn't good at imagery nor at poetry itself (comparing her to other authors) but it is good enough for a teen to feel connected with others.
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Summary: Jewel Kilcher, a diamond in the dustheap, glows with zeal.
Review: While I've read Ms. Kilcher's online poetry only, I'm impressed by her courage in opening her heart and soul to the scrutiny of the marketplace. Amid the pans and paeans by reviewers, I was struck by one soul touched by her words. Princess from California writes: "I was no longer thinking of committing suicide but was going to heal myself by writing poetry. Thankyou (sic), Jewel, you truly saved my life!" Ms. Kilcher's poetry spoke to a person in distress with a powerful affirmation of life (albeit troubled at times) that gave Princess a reprieve from the dark vortex that engulfed her. Reason enough for Ms. Kilcher's book of poetry, I say.John
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Summary: An interesting glimpse into the mind of an artist
Review: Let me start by saying that I do not consider myself a big fan of Jewel's music. I was, however, captivated by this book, not because it was exceptional poetry - only two or three poems struck me as worthy of noting - but because it provided a look into the mind of a talented artist. I felt like a voyeur as I read, like I had found Jewel's personal diary and had picked the lock to find out what she had to say. By the time I finished, I wanted to know more about the life and experiences that influenced these works. I wouldn't call this great literature, but I would recommend it to friends as an interesting and entertaining read.
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Summary: So young and so dumb isn't a crime ...
Review: But it's really quite distressing to see such a complete lack of any grasp of style or substance. I could go on, but let's suffice it to say that this collection reads like what it is ... a teenager's diary. And it's hard enough to read your own diary, let alone somebody else's. Most of us weren't famous when we were young, and we can dig our childhood poems out of old moving cartons, read them, shake our heads and wonder, "What was I thinking?" We should all be thankful there aren't a million copies of those early efforts floating around the world ... and maybe that's the real crime here.
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