Necessary Rebirths A Collection of P..., Nicole M. Long
Necessary Rebirths A Collection of P..., Nicole M. Long
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Necessary Rebirths: A Collection of Poems and Prose for Awakening

Author: Nicole M. Long

Narrator: Nicole M. Long

Unabridged: 1 hr 20 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/20/2019


Synopsis

In "Necessary Rebirths: A Collection of Poems and Prose for Awakening," poet and writer Nicole M. Long explores her journey through depression, anxiety, and all of life's in-between stages. Sometimes dark and mostly self-affirming, these poems about life and the resiliency of self-love gives readers a glimpse into a life unraveling in perfect synchronicity.

"One day, I woke up, and I didn't recognize my life," the author remarked when discussing the book during a private reading. "I had all these things to show for a life well-lived, but I wasn't happy...I couldn't help but think, 'Wow, is this all there is to life?'"

The author describes this book as a coming of age, one where an objective view produced the launching pad for making peace with the past and commanding a brighter future. Written over three years, this collection of 122 poems and prose circumvents convention and aims for honesty and authenticity.

Through shorter pieces like "i belong to no one," and "one source," Nicole laments at the assumed responsibility that comes with taking part in an interdependent family and the notion that we all originate from the same God-like energy. While longer pieces like "intimacy and me," and "keeper of self" shows the author's growth in accepting accountability for herself and the chaos she brought into the lives of others.

Nicole concludes "Rebirths" ends on a lighter note to remind us that pure magic unfolds when we slow down and silence the noise of our minds.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Linette on December 15, 2019

The author somehow manages to take the reader on a wonderful journey of awakening that feels at the same time personal to her and you. Without a doubt parts of this book will resonate with some aspect of your life regardless of where you are in your journey. She covers pain, trauma, love, acceptance......more

Goodreads review by Kaitlyn on January 11, 2021

I really enjoyed the poems more towards the beginning of this collection that seemed to be more autobiographical. A lot of the poems seemed filler to me and I questioned why they were included in this collection. I did like the format of the poems and their flow, but I found them to be too generic t......more

Goodreads review by Julia on January 16, 2024

Really beautiful and positive. I listened to the audiobook and it calmed me down a lot.......more

Goodreads review by Majesta on December 30, 2020

Long’s necessary rebirths is a beautiful collection. Each piece is clearly personal and several felt like they came from my own mind. This collection feels more aimed to women, but men will enjoy the tranquility of her verses as well. Definitely one that I will reread several times over.......more

Goodreads review by Blessing on April 16, 2022

A good one. Part memoir, part inspirational poetry.......more