The Truth of You: Poetry About Love, Life, Joy, and Sadness (The Souls Trilogy)
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This is the truth of you. Because you are all I see. Because you are all I breathe. Because when I cannot find you, I am lost. Because when I’m with you, I am found. Because you have the fire of the universe in you, and sometimes you forget. So this book is here to remind you. Dear You, I want you to know that I see you. I want you to know that even if no one else does, even if you are a ghost in this bookshop, or just the static floating across the screen of your computer, wherever you’re reading this, I see you. I see you in the dark and I see you in the grey. I see you as a story, as words I have spoken or may yet speak. Maybe only in a memory or a dream. I see your hands and your arms and your body and your legs and your face and I see what you have been and what you will be. I see you and in looking at you, I want you to know that whoever you’ve had to be to survive all this, I will not look away. I want you to know that there’s a space inside this book for you. So if you have the time and the inclination, you can sit here with me, just for a while. And perhaps between us, we can see everything that matters. -pleasefindthis Review: My favorite book by this author - I absolutely love love love this one by Iain S. Thomas . I've also read his 'I wrote this for you -just the words', and 'every word you cannot say' and while those were enjoyable, i personally was able to relate mostly with this one, 'the truth of you' I've added two pics from this book for anyone who may be curious if they'd like this book. Although we all have differing preferences, I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys insightful free verse poetry. The various poems in this book will offer a full scope of emotions, from sad themes to hopeful themes and so on. One of the reasons I like this book so much, it's not overly saturated with any single 'theme' so I feel the poems in this collection have relatable potential to almost any reader. Review: Every Feeling Has A Message and a Poem. - I preordered this book and got it the day it was released, and read it all in pne sitting. the book pairs really well with the audiobook so much so that i was in tears turning every page. the way Iain reads his book, it is like he is right next to you, helping you get through each poem, but as you go on, its like a gentle push and then some of them is just heart wretching and a few made me laugh. but ultimately he captured me and kept me reading all the way till the end. and while i have always loved his work, this was the first time i heard him read a whole book and i loved every single minute of it. highly recommend this book to anyone who wishes to be taken into a world of love, pain, light, dark, the sea, the universe, laughter, falling, forgotten songs, all speak to the truth of every part of what it means to have the truth and continue to find it.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 346 Reviews |
N**�
My favorite book by this author
I absolutely love love love this one by Iain S. Thomas . I've also read his 'I wrote this for you -just the words', and 'every word you cannot say' and while those were enjoyable, i personally was able to relate mostly with this one, 'the truth of you' I've added two pics from this book for anyone who may be curious if they'd like this book. Although we all have differing preferences, I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys insightful free verse poetry. The various poems in this book will offer a full scope of emotions, from sad themes to hopeful themes and so on. One of the reasons I like this book so much, it's not overly saturated with any single 'theme' so I feel the poems in this collection have relatable potential to almost any reader.
R**Y
Every Feeling Has A Message and a Poem.
I preordered this book and got it the day it was released, and read it all in pne sitting. the book pairs really well with the audiobook so much so that i was in tears turning every page. the way Iain reads his book, it is like he is right next to you, helping you get through each poem, but as you go on, its like a gentle push and then some of them is just heart wretching and a few made me laugh. but ultimately he captured me and kept me reading all the way till the end. and while i have always loved his work, this was the first time i heard him read a whole book and i loved every single minute of it. highly recommend this book to anyone who wishes to be taken into a world of love, pain, light, dark, the sea, the universe, laughter, falling, forgotten songs, all speak to the truth of every part of what it means to have the truth and continue to find it.
R**S
Open the caverns of your heart
This poetry book was a profound inward look at oneself from different perspectives. I found many of the poems relatable and some that resonated long after reading them. Iain has such a simple, yet, innate ability to bring you to caverns of your mind and heart you rarely venture to and help you confront emotions you may not have known existed within.
A**A
Deeply powerful
I read it all in one day, and I was left in awe. I felt so understood and I felt so much comfort. He truly has a way with words because poem had a profound impact on me. I have always loved poetry and I want to expand my collection of poetry books. I highly recommend this. The best poetry book I have read!
C**N
amazing product
very touching and inspiring, a must read
J**N
Came at a much needed time
I listened to this as an audiobook, read by the author. I'd like to revisit it again with my own voice inside my head. Either way, this came to me in a way and at a time I needed it. It was a valuable way in which I came to myself and sat with myself, a meditation in a way. For this, especially after the last couple of years, I am very grateful. Thoughts and questions don't have to be profound to hit us just so--and sometimes the simplest thoughts and questions turn out to be the most profound. I don't know how it might hit others, but if you're open to some reflection, I'd say it's well worth the time. I give this review freely having received an advanced copy from NetGalley.
W**N
Book
Its in perfect condition. I didn't think it would be but is in perfect condition
M**Y
You are not alone
Iain Thomas's poems are like a friend's hand on your shoulder when times are hard, a gentle voice reminding you that you are not alone and that though it may not be better it will be alright. Finding his verse has brought me back to poetry and I look forward to each volume he publishes.
C**Y
Beautiful words and illustrations
Knew I needed a copy of my own after being shown it by a friend. Can be dipped into or read cover to cover for comfort when dealing with life’s challenges, which at present I’m coping with many. Power and strength in words.
S**T
Bra
Den var i väldigt bra form när jag fick den.
C**N
Poems that speak to your heart
These are the words you want to hear when you need to heel your pain. These poems wrap you with a sweet hug like someone telling you "I know what it feels like, I'm here for you." It helped me to go through my loss.
L**L
Love Iains work!!!
Loved this book, his books are so raw and heartfelt, and Def reccomend to anyone who loves poetry, and arts and letters categories at the bookstore
A**R
Love
Take a break from reading books to read some poetry. Love it
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