Catch the Fire!!!: A Cross-Generation Anthology of Contemporary African-American Poetry

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Summary: This collection is worth more than 5 stars
Review: "Catch the Fire", by Derrick I.M. Gilbert opened doors to a whole new world that I knew everything about. This book deals with alot of real life issues and emotions that I already had, but never seen them expressed in written poetry other than the expressions presented by the seventh and possibly final genre of African American music(rap). After reading this book I fell in love with the power poetry can provide to the human spirit.

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Summary: A Must Have for all aspiring poets
Review: I am a 19 year old aspiring writer, and I heard Derrick Gilbert speak at my school, the man not only has a phenomenal voice, but a flare to make all the words seem like they are directed towards you. I read "Catch the Fire" and the book gave me a whole new outlook on poetry as I knew it, and now i can't put my pen down. This book reflects on many everyday issues and would make excellant discussion topics!!! I think that the book should be sold on more bookshelves for better visibility and I think that everyone who likes poetry should read this, it changed me, it could do the same for you!