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Wild Embers
Poems of rebellion, fire and beauty
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Empowering and inspirational poems from an Instagram sensation.
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'You cannot burn awayWhat has always been aflame'WILD EMBERS explores the fire that lies within every soul, weaving words around ideas of feeling at home in your own skin, allowing yourself to heal and learning to embrace your uniqueness with love from the universe. Featuring rewritten fairytale heroines, goddess wisdom and poetry that burns with revolution, this collection is an explosion of femininity, empowerment and personal growth.
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Wild Embers, by Nikita Gill, is praised for its evocative and visual poetry that resonates deeply with readers, stirring a range of emotions. Reviews highlight the book's powerful imagery and ability to connect with one's inner feelings through carefully crafted verses.
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ISBN: 9781409173922
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 16 November 2017
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Trapeze
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 16.0mm
Width: 132.0mm
Height: 212.0mm
Weight: 180g
Pages: 160
About the Author
Nikita Gill is a British-Indian writer and poet living in the south of England. With a huge online following, her words have entranced hearts and minds all over the world.
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