Review of Laughing with My Hair Up

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Review of Laughing with My Hair Up

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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Laughing with My Hair Up" by Hannah Pearl.]
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4 out of 4 stars
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For many, life seems to be a cup full of struggles and heartbreak. Bottling up these feelings may lead to anxiety and depression. However, letting them all out can provide the relief and healing we seek. Laughing with My Hair Up by Hannah Pearl is a collection of soulful poems.

This book is Pearl’s debut poetry collection. The poems vary in structure, length, and theme. They also prove that our journey in life is akin to the growth of a flower. They speak of heartbreak, trauma, grief, loss, loneliness, turbulent life lessons, and much more. However, the poems are not all centered on dark themes. Some of the poems are introspections and descriptions of Hannah's personality. For instance, the poems titled Peeled and Don't Call Me Beautiful describe the poet's unflattering view of herself. However, these poems also reveal the writer's healthy level of self-esteem. The book contains over one hundred poems, which are divided into 3 sections.

Hannah's poetry is neither obscure nor overly plain. Literary devices brought life to the poems. For instance, the repetitions and wordplay in the poem, Compassionate Carly, made it a pleasurable read. The author's writing style is honest and emotional. I couldn't help falling into the mood of the poems. The many layers of meaning in each poem adds depth and beauty to the book. I also love the simple illustrations in the book. The first illustration of a drooping flower clearly depicts the tone of the poems in the first section.

My most favorite poem is Purpose. It was beautifully composed to pass a powerful message in simple words. My favorite line in this poem is 'Sleep is for the dead. Remember that every time you’re beckoned to come alive.' Numerous poems won my heart in this collection.

The Weight of the Waiting is a poem that appears to be disjointed from its theme. Also, some poems seem out of place in the book. California and Policing Politics are concerned with California fires and murder respectively. These themes have no strong connection to the central themes of the book. This is my most disliked aspect of the book.

I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars because most of the poems are beautifully written. There is much to learn from the author's heartfelt expressions. However, sensitive readers should note that the poems contain non-borderline profanities. The text is exceptionally well edited, and I would recommend it to lovers of poetry who are interested in themes of heartbreak, loss, and introspection.

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It seems like a lovely collection and very emotional. I will have a look at it. Thank you!
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I love poems. I would love to read this book.
Thanks for the intriguing review.
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I don’t normally choose to read poetry, but I enjoying listening to it. This collection of poems sounds great. Nice review!
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I absolutely adore anything that’ll potentially rip my heart out. I wonder if this book does that. Thank you for writing this beautiful review!
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This book goes to the top of my list of books I want to read. Thanks for the good review.
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The poems seem so realistic and relatable. I love reading poetry and might read this book. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
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this poetry inspires how life got have ups and down I really like it
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Post by Theana De lima Araujo »

Thank you for the review. This looks like a good book to read. I love the title it seems lighthearted and apt for the content. I like that you say this poetry encompasses a range of emotions and styles.
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For real this is introspective in nature , I have picked interest in reading it as the review showed how a person's life could be like that of a flower. Thanks for the review
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'Sleep is for the dead. Remember that every time you’re beckoned to come alive.'...I'd definitely love to read a poem with these words and many other. Seems like my self esteem will be boosted because of the author's self esteem. Thanks for the review.
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I've read a lot of her poetry on social media and I absolutely love her poetry, your review has just affirmed my thoughts and I will definitely pick this one up!
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