Review of Oceans of Thoughts
Posted: 06 Aug 2021, 14:48
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Oceans of Thoughts" by Rosalind Severin McClean.]
Ocean of Thoughts is the first book in a series of thought-provoking poems by Rosalind Severin McClean. This book outlines her inspirational walk through the Inner Self, Life, and History.
The first part is a tribute to her deceased sister, Yvonne Severin Volney. Other poems are dreams that may reveal the story about the author’s past with her family. The middle part is a testimony about the Commonwealth of Dominica, the hometown of McClean. She wrote lamenting poems after hurricanes Maria and Erika devastated the island. Aside from that, the other poems are about ill feelings among dysfunctional families, and she addressed the loss of respect for our seniors.
The concluding part is the most relatable to me. It features the author’s childhood memories at the Convent Small School and the Old Academy. Sadly, the hurricanes wiped out the pictures of her old school. I interpret that her dreams about a girl and a bus might indicate she’s still a child at heart and longs to experience her childhood again. The author does not forget her roots. That’s why she composed a series of poems, reminiscing about her experiences from her Montessori class until she graduated.
Reading poems is refreshing for me because I am new to the genre. I rarely judge a book by its cover, but I cannot resist checking out this one. Additionally, the writing style is straightforward, with a touch of the Dominica dialect. Even though I don’t have a sister, I sympathized with Rosalind’s longing for Yvonne’s presence in her life. Losing a loved one is one of my worst fears, so it must be tough to miss someone you dearly loved.
I found nothing to dislike in this book, and I thoroughly enjoyed reciting the poems. It seems professionally edited because I found less than five errors. Thus, I give this book a perfect rating of 4 out of 4 stars. After devouring this book, I am now inspired to read more poems in the future.
I heartily recommend Ocean of Thoughts to readers as young as ten who love poetry. If you love to look back on the good old days, this one is for you. With less than 200 pages, it is easy to finish within an hour or two. Furthermore, it can be a stand-alone book. The contents are wholesome: no profanity or explicit sexual content. Despite its spiritual theme, it does not sound preachy of religion or the lack thereof.
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Oceans of Thoughts
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Ocean of Thoughts is the first book in a series of thought-provoking poems by Rosalind Severin McClean. This book outlines her inspirational walk through the Inner Self, Life, and History.
The first part is a tribute to her deceased sister, Yvonne Severin Volney. Other poems are dreams that may reveal the story about the author’s past with her family. The middle part is a testimony about the Commonwealth of Dominica, the hometown of McClean. She wrote lamenting poems after hurricanes Maria and Erika devastated the island. Aside from that, the other poems are about ill feelings among dysfunctional families, and she addressed the loss of respect for our seniors.
The concluding part is the most relatable to me. It features the author’s childhood memories at the Convent Small School and the Old Academy. Sadly, the hurricanes wiped out the pictures of her old school. I interpret that her dreams about a girl and a bus might indicate she’s still a child at heart and longs to experience her childhood again. The author does not forget her roots. That’s why she composed a series of poems, reminiscing about her experiences from her Montessori class until she graduated.
Reading poems is refreshing for me because I am new to the genre. I rarely judge a book by its cover, but I cannot resist checking out this one. Additionally, the writing style is straightforward, with a touch of the Dominica dialect. Even though I don’t have a sister, I sympathized with Rosalind’s longing for Yvonne’s presence in her life. Losing a loved one is one of my worst fears, so it must be tough to miss someone you dearly loved.
I found nothing to dislike in this book, and I thoroughly enjoyed reciting the poems. It seems professionally edited because I found less than five errors. Thus, I give this book a perfect rating of 4 out of 4 stars. After devouring this book, I am now inspired to read more poems in the future.
I heartily recommend Ocean of Thoughts to readers as young as ten who love poetry. If you love to look back on the good old days, this one is for you. With less than 200 pages, it is easy to finish within an hour or two. Furthermore, it can be a stand-alone book. The contents are wholesome: no profanity or explicit sexual content. Despite its spiritual theme, it does not sound preachy of religion or the lack thereof.
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Oceans of Thoughts
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon