Title: Heartbeat
Genre Poetry Pages: 136 Publisher: Author House Date: (February 25, 2015) ISBN: 978-1-4969-6966-8 Available for purchase on Amazon Barnes and Noble AuthorHouse Review of Heartbeat on Authorpedia WRR
"I can boldly say Shoola Oyindamola deserves attention at home in Nigeria as a poet in the Diaspora for her poems do not only constitute some of the unheard voices but truly possess significant insights into realities of our contemporary times as a poet and feminist." - Tola Ijalusi READ MORE |
DESCRIPTIONHeartbeat is a reflection of the learning that Oyindamola had, at her first encounter of poetry. It is a classical, yet simple collection that highlights, love, war, romance, experience and spirituality from an ingenuous perspective. This ensemble, an intriguing debut, gives expression to the author’s genuine feelings of pain, joy, nostalgia and depression. This collection is also the invention of the author’s vulnerability to topics that concern her gender. She gives hints of feminism but in an inconspicuous way by writing poems about rape, and women’s strength in wearying events like war and in love.
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PRAISE FOR HEARTBEAT: A COLLECTION OF POEMS
This teenage poet has produced verses much older than her age. Oyin Shoola now wears the toga of Chimamanda Adichie; but in her case, poetry. A celebration of lamentations and joy found in human's heart is what Oyin Shoola has brilliantly packaged in her debut.
U.S Aniga
Author of pendulum and other poems
In this intriguing debut, Oyin has mirrored the horror and beauty of life. She is one who is not afraid to express her genuine feelings, no matter how unconventional. She has captured the pain, sadness, pleasure, joy, nostalgia, depression and love which fills the common human heart.
Kanyinsola Olorunnisola
Founder of Sprinng Literary Movement
A refreshingly edgy writer, Oyin who is able to consistently invoke powerful and enlightening poetry through her vast array of unique skills. Her blend of classic and creative uses of imagery and metaphors run ramped through out this group of exquisitely penned writings. Simply a must read for new and soon - to - be - renowned poets.
Mark Anthony Cotterman
Author of the 'the dsyfunctional heart series'
Wisdom does not come with age or gray hair alone, but like the Bibilical young King Solomon of old, wisdom could be bestowed from on high. Here is a novel poet endowed with this gift. HEARTBEAT is Oyindamola's collection of poems where in clear colors she has painted a world full of joy, love, peace, romance, war and more. Oyindamola is a virgin gold mine ready to be harnessed.
Justin Njoku
Author of 'Specific Approach to the study of literature and literary concepts'
Poetry is an art, and is considered even more difficult to write and compose than prose or friction. The themes of the compilation is the appreciation of peculiar beings, romance, love, spirituality, nature, life, and the way we have chosen to make it. I recommend this wonderful 'chef d'oeuvre' to all young people, all parents, and all those who believe in, and love young people, in Nigeria and the world over.
Funsho Adegbola
Director of The Vale Tutorial College
U.S Aniga
Author of pendulum and other poems
In this intriguing debut, Oyin has mirrored the horror and beauty of life. She is one who is not afraid to express her genuine feelings, no matter how unconventional. She has captured the pain, sadness, pleasure, joy, nostalgia, depression and love which fills the common human heart.
Kanyinsola Olorunnisola
Founder of Sprinng Literary Movement
A refreshingly edgy writer, Oyin who is able to consistently invoke powerful and enlightening poetry through her vast array of unique skills. Her blend of classic and creative uses of imagery and metaphors run ramped through out this group of exquisitely penned writings. Simply a must read for new and soon - to - be - renowned poets.
Mark Anthony Cotterman
Author of the 'the dsyfunctional heart series'
Wisdom does not come with age or gray hair alone, but like the Bibilical young King Solomon of old, wisdom could be bestowed from on high. Here is a novel poet endowed with this gift. HEARTBEAT is Oyindamola's collection of poems where in clear colors she has painted a world full of joy, love, peace, romance, war and more. Oyindamola is a virgin gold mine ready to be harnessed.
Justin Njoku
Author of 'Specific Approach to the study of literature and literary concepts'
Poetry is an art, and is considered even more difficult to write and compose than prose or friction. The themes of the compilation is the appreciation of peculiar beings, romance, love, spirituality, nature, life, and the way we have chosen to make it. I recommend this wonderful 'chef d'oeuvre' to all young people, all parents, and all those who believe in, and love young people, in Nigeria and the world over.
Funsho Adegbola
Director of The Vale Tutorial College
