Review of A Song on the Road Home

[Ochieng Omuodo]

You have expressed a rather annoying habit using an amusing turn of phrase: books that rely ‘on “creative expression" as an excuse to present sloppy editing or none at all.’ I usually find poetry hard to read because of this. So it's great that this is not one of Lawrence's vices.

[Sameena Ansari]

I'm glad to know that writing this collection helped Lawrence to grieve her losses and become whole in the process. I'm sure others going through tough times will find these poems soothing.

[Silvia Pearl]

The book has a poem collection varying on the themes of love, nature, loss, self-exploration, intimacy and peace. Though I don't usually take up poem books this one intrigues me into giving it a try. Congrats on BOTD!!

[Ntokozo Joy Ndlovu]

It is admirable how the author channelled the loss they faced into beautiful poetry. Sounds like a well written book of poetry any no fan would appreciate. Well done on the review.

[Stacey Harkins 1]

Excellent review! Normally I don't read poetry books. I like poems, but never read a book about nothing but poetry. The way you wrote so passionately really makes me want to read it. And congrats on BOTD to the author!

[Joshua_Caleb]

Poetry isn't always used as a means to write a book and the author was able to clearly express himself through this form of a literary piece. Well-written review.

[Tosin Le]

I love poetic books and this one fascinated me. The incorporation of spiritual tips intrigued me. Thanks for the great review.

[Xolani333]

Being a fan of poetry, I’m certain I’ll enjoy this one. It seems to me like a collection of amazing poems. Congratulations on being the BOTD.

[Edith Njomo]

The art of poetry is indeed a unique style. I appreciate the author's ability to bring out heart felt emotions. I appreciate the detailed review but I would rather pass this book.

[Rita Nuncia]

Poems are a kind of soothing art that has deeper meaning with few words. I have seen a lot of positive comments on this book and I think it’s going to be a wonderful read. Good one from the author. Congratulations on being the book of the day! Nice review too.

[VicEbu09]

I admire poetry to some extent. Congrats to this botd and a nice review.

[mytkreadingreview]

The book is about the loss of the author which is H.N. Lawrence she describes her loss that set her in this spiritual descovery and the readers would like it through H.N. Lawrence love.

[Ummusofia21]

It an inspiring poem,it expresses her love for nature and how painful it was losing her beloved family, friends and her pets. It a nice review, good job.

[Cecilia_L]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "A Song on the Road Home" by H.N. Lawrence.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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A Song on the Road Home is a delightfully eclectic poetry collection penned by H.N. Lawrence. In the book’s introduction, the author describes a time of loss that set her "on a course of spiritual seeking,” and her poignant poems demonstrate this season of self-discovery. The collection will inspire readers drawn to Lawrence's love of nature, passion for artistic expression, and reflective style.

The flawlessly edited book is 113 pages. Lawrence writes in free verse and possesses an eloquent writing style that seems purposefully uncomplicated without the slightest hint of rambling. Her "exploration of many spiritual modalities" is reflected in her poetry which often refers to the seemingly sacred, including Divine, One, and Soul. Her spiritual poems traverse such themes as peace, nature, love, sorrow, bliss, intimacy, acceptance, and self-exploration.

Lawrence creatively expresses her appreciation of nature's beauty in her poetry. Although she refers to a series of painful losses involving her parents, friends, and beloved animals as the catalyst for the collection, her overall tone conveys a desire to work through her emotions rather than dwell on sadness; this lends a spirit of resiliency to the book that I especially like. The following is a stanza from "Petal":

"Let me bloom forever,
Blazing glory of dissolving
Ashes floating, falling
New flower being born."

"Your Feet" is another one of my favorites:

"Created by Your Hand
This life is nothing
But for Your Grace."

While I appreciate poetry as a genre, it can be quite disappointing to select a book that relies on "creative expression" as an excuse to present sloppy editing or none at all. Sadly, I have reviewed many poetry books that fall into one of these categories, so it is a breath of fresh air to read a lovely collection that conveys heartfelt emotion without sacrificing a professional presentation. Additionally, Lawrence proves that consistently punctuated poetry doesn't necessarily interfere with its meter or flow. There honestly isn't anything I disliked about this book; I didn't note a single error, nor can I highlight any suggestions for improvement.

Therefore, I rate A Song on the Road Home 4 out of 4 stars. I recommend the evocative collection to poetry fans and readers who appreciate meditation. Since it contains no profanity or other content that could be considered objectionable, the book is suitable for young teens who enjoy spiritual poetry. However, the contemplative collection will also engage readers with a more sophisticated taste.

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The stanza included in the review drew me in! I can't wait to start reading

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It's a beautiful collection!