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I Hope My Voice Doesn't Skip

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I Hope My Voice Doesn't Skip is a unique poetry collection by Alicia Cook that merges literature and music. The book is creatively divided into two sections, the EP record featuring shorter poems, and the LP record containing longer poetry, prose, and songs. This innovative format mirrors a vinyl record, inviting readers to experience Cook's art in a fresh, engaging way. The collection explores themes of recovery and resilience, offering inspiration through both written word and its musical adaptations.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Ideal for readers interested in contemporary poetry, music collaborations, and those seeking encouragement through artistic expression. Fans of multimedia literary projects and individuals recovering from personal struggles will find this book particularly resonant.

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Bestselling writer and activist Alicia Cook returns with I Hope My Voice Doesn't Skip, a collection of poetry, prose, and song. The follow-up to Stuff I've Been Feeling LatelyΒ contains anthem-like poems about relationships, mental health, current social issues, and learning from loss, with the promise that recovery is possible.

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The reader's experience with this unique collection is lifted from the page as Cook has collaborated with a number of up and coming musicians to transform some of her poetry into song. Like her debut book, this one is divided into two parts.

Modelled after a vinyl record this time, the collection is separated into the EP record, holding Cook's shorter poetry, and the LP record, holding Cook's longer poetry, prose, and songwriting. Together, they form an inspiring collection for all those recovering from something.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781449494247

Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 June 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Andrews McMeel Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 209g

Pages: 160

About the Author

Alicia Cook is a writer and creative living in Newark, New Jersey whose words have been highlighted in Teen Vogue, CNN, and USA Today. Her poetry is usually unfixed and covers various topics and emotions. Her poetry mixtape, Stuff I’ve Been Feeling LatelyΒ was a finalist in the 2016 Goodreads Choice Awards. When Cook is not creating poetry or drinking Rook coffee, she is writing about addiction and its direct effect on families.

Her series, The Other Side of Addiction,Β written in honour of her cousin Jessica who lost her life to heroin, has developed a worldwide readership. These are very personal accounts, written to shed light on this deadly epidemic and prove that anyone can be affected. Her efforts were featured on the episode A Family DiseaseΒ by the Emmy nominated documentary series, Here’s the Story.

Alicia Cook currently writes full-time as the Director of Institutional Communications at Bloomfield College. She loves the ocean, French fries, champagne, and spending time with her family.

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