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Obamatyme

Election Poetry
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In honour of the first anniversary of the election of President Barack Obama, Melodye Van Putten offers this collection of poetry that chronicles her feelings from the campaign through the early days of the Obama administration. Van Putten never believed she would live to witness the election of an African American man to the presidency of the United States. Her poetry chronicles the roller coaster feelings of disbelief and pride, rage and inspiration, and despair and hope, that she felt leading up to the election. When negative campaign tactics agitated her, Van Putten, who has long used poetry as a favoured medium for therapeutic and emotional release, began writing these poems to get the feelings out of her aching head, hurting heart, and agitated body. "Obamatyme: Election Poetry" is offered for you to read, laugh, shake your head, agree or disagree, but most of all, to enjoy.

Author Biography:

President and CEO of Black History Works, Inc., Africalogist Melodye Van Putten is an international education consultant, writer, and lecturer. Specializing in the practical application of African-centered values, she was named a Time magazine rising star in 1989. She lectures in universities, consults to school districts, and conducts training for teachers and parents. Pennsylvania's House of Representatives and Senate, the city of Philadelphia, the NAACP, and Bermuda's House of Parliament have recognized her for her work.
Release date Australia
February 3rd, 2010
Audience
  • General (US: Trade)
Country of Publication
United States
Illustrations
b/w photos
Imprint
The Elevator Group
Pages
70
Publisher
The Elevator Group
Dimensions
150x230x10
ISBN-13
9780981971957
Product ID
3415576

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