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When Angels Speak of Love
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Feminist icon bell hooks reminds us of the full spectrum of feeling we spend in love through her inspiring collection of love poetry, with a new introduction by Cole Arthur Riley, author of Black Liturgies.
Written from the heart, When Angels Speak of Love is a book of fifty love poems by bell hooks, one of our most beloved public intellectuals, and author of over twenty books, including the bestselling All About Love. Poem after poem, hooks challenges our views and experiences with love—tracing the links between seduction and surrender, the intensity of desire, and the anguish of death. “Love must clean house, choose memories to keep, and memories to let go,” she writes.
These verses are expansive yet accessible—encompassing romantic love, love of family, friends, or oneself. In any iteration, these poems remind us of both the beauty and possibility of love.
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When Angels Speak of Love by bell hooks is often appreciated for its poetic exploration of love's transformative power. Reviewers praise it for combining lyrical prose with profound insights, reflecting on love from personal, social, and spiritual perspectives. Readers frequently highlight the emotional depth and accessibility of hooks' reflections, making it a compelling read for those interested in the intersection of love and cultural discourse.
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ISBN: 9781451639759
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 05 February 2011
Country: United States
Imprint: Washington Square Press Inc.,N.Y.
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 10.0mm
Width: 127.0mm
Height: 181.0mm
Weight: 84g
Pages: 112
About the Author
bell hooks was a cultural critic, a feminist icon, and the renowned author of more than twenty books, including the enduring classic New York Times bestseller All About Love, Rock My Soul, The Will to Change, Sisters of the Yam, and When Angels Speak of Love. A charismatic speaker, she divided her time between teaching, writing, and lecturing around the world. She passed away in 2021.
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