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Gingering The World From The Inside

Exploring relationships with humor and heart

Anna Freeman author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Burning Eye Books

Published:31st May '13

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This debut poetry collection by Anna Freeman blends humor and vulnerability, exploring relationships and personal growth with a unique comedic voice in Gingering The World From The Inside.

In Gingering The World From The Inside, Anna Freeman showcases her remarkable talent as a performance poet, capturing the essence of her unique perspective on life. With a blend of humor and vulnerability, she invites readers into her world, sharing stories that range from childhood experiences to the complexities of adult relationships. Her unflinching self-deprecation allows for an authentic connection, making her reflections relatable and engaging.

The narrative weaves through the playground politics of childhood, where ownership of My Little Pony becomes a metaphor for deeper social dynamics. As Anna navigates her journey through love and heartbreak, she brings a comic touch to even the most challenging situations. The thrill of new beginnings and the quiet revolution of personal growth are explored with a deft hand, showcasing her ability to find humor in life's chaos.

Gingering The World From The Inside is not just a collection of poems; it is an assured debut that highlights the importance of performance in the creative process. Anna's work exemplifies how refining material in front of an audience can lead to brilliance on the page. Her timing and wit shine through each piece, making this book a delightful read for anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling through poetry.

'Anna Freeman's work makes me feel like I made a new friend in a warm, leaning, drunk heart-to-heart that left my cheeks sore from laughing and my neck aching from all the nodding. She twists up the awkward, the confusing and the painful, into a slick balloon animal, escaping zoos; makes me wanna spill my guts, hand her my secret side, just to see what treasures she can make from the vulnerability.' - Buddy Wakefield; 'Anna Freeman is bright, brilliant and brutally honest, these poems beautifully illustrate the modern woman in all of her mess and glory.' - Salena Godden

ISBN: 9781909136106

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 5mm

Weight: 78g

60 pages