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ASIN: B00ATMWJV2
ID #113066
Product Type: Kindle Store
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Review Rated: E
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Summary of this Book...
This book is wonderful selection of haiku models with an insightful commentary on each, including a little bio on each poet. Each short chapter is like a time out to reflect and get a sense of what haiku is all about. It offers a door to awareness of this form with its dedication to the present moment and connection to all that is.
This type of Book is good for...
Anyone who enjoys Haiku, meditation or wants to explore how haiku works by looking at some master haijin.
I especially liked...
The short chapters as one could easily reflect on one a day and entering that world , continue on with one's own writing haiku time.
When I finished n/a this Book I wanted to...
Read more and practice the form.
The n/a of this Book...
Patricia Donegan is a poet, translator and teacher of Haiku as awareness, a long time student of Haiku and can write with authority.
I recommend this Book because...
It has wonderful examples of haiku and gives a perspective on them---food for thought. As a beginner in Haiku, it was helpful to have some pointers and open doors.
Further Comments...
A pleasure to read and relax with!
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