quintessence
the poetry of true nature
by Sara Priestley
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Pub Date Apr 02 2019 | Archive Date May 01 2019
Greenleaf Book Group | River Grove Books
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Description
In quintessence: the poetry of true nature, author and teacher Sara Priestley continues her longtime exploration of both knowledge and experience, moving through reflections, emotions, and inner dialogue to reach a fuller recognition of the abundance of being. She frames this journey using the five fundamental elements of the universe as themes, grouping poems using the principles of earth, water, air, fire, or essence. Not only does this framework help with the discovery of meaning but also the attribution of it, coloring each poem with a new light.
Though Sara’s approach to poetry is often described as an inside-out way of knowing, she prefers to call it inside-in, to bring recognition to the directness of the paths of understanding. You’ll find profound truths penned with clarity, lightness, and simplicity as you share in her journey, poem by poem. And after you experience all the joy, freedom, grief, and peace quintessence offers, you may discover a new understanding of your own true nature.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781632992178 |
| PRICE | $10.95 (USD) |
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Featured Reviews
Heather P, Reviewer
What a beautiful collection of poetry! This was enjoyable and fast paced. I didn’t want to put it down until I was finished. I will most likely read this several times during my lifetime. This collection is all written based off of nature, but as anything else that is written you can interpret the true meaning of the poetry to anything you feel. I will read anything else she writes and that says a lot coming from a fellow poet.
Reviewer 520399
This was a nice, quick read, with some really uplifting poems inside.
I particularly enjoyed the recurring theme of spirituality and unconditional love.
The author sectioned the book into elemental themes: earth, water, air, fire, or essence.
I also want to say that the cover is so beautiful!
My only qualm with the book is that some of the poems are rather repetitive and it felt as if I read a few of the same poems over again.
Overall, I liked it!
Lettisha O, Reviewer
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review. I was really drawn to this books because of the cover, it’s absolutely gorgeous. The poetry was pretty well written; although, I preferred the shorter poems compared to the longer ones. This is a fairly short read, and there are poems for each of the elements which I thought was pretty cool. If you’re into poetry, you’d probably enjoy this collection of poems.
Kade G, Reviewer
I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review. Thank you Netgalley.
uplifting collection of poetry. great quick read.
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