Praising the Paradox

Some poems where just perfect and moving... And I wanted more of those. Some others made me wonder why I was reading this. Some inconsistencies, maybe, made me lose interest from time to time, but I did read it all. Some words were strong and really moved me. This is from "A seasonal accord" : I do......more

I received a free ARC in exchange for an honest review. No compensation has been given and I write this book review willingly. A big thanks to Red Hen Press and Edelweiss+! Introduction: Schumann’s cover caught my eye with its different dimensionality and pleasing aesthetic. The blurb tugged at my......more

A terrific book! The poet possesses a depth of insight with wry humor, and the poems are very relatable. Modern day concerns and pesky "thought bubbles" are dealt with convincingly. Tina Schumann's is a unique but realistic voice, and this is a satisfying collection.......more

I looked forward to reading Tina Schumann's newest book "Praising the Paradox" after reading her book, "Requiem: A Patrimony of Fugues," which focuses on the loss of her father. As with Requiem, this new book is an excellent read filled with beautifully written poems; here she writes of selfhood, me......more

Overall I had a hard time connecting with these poems, I felt the language could have been tightened up more in a lot of the poems. That said, I found some gems I enjoyed. from Ode to Time, Lance and December Rain: "may your latter days be a goddamn roller-coaster / of wonder and worn-out stupors, go......more