Portraits Of Red And Gray: Memoir Poems by James C. Morehead

(Thank you to the publisher for providing me with a copy of this book!)

 

about book:

Take an unforgettable journey from the Cold War USSR to Savery, Wyoming, from the mountains of Tuscany to the peak of Yosemite’s Half Dome, from the Canadian wilderness to the beaches of Normandy. James Morehead’s (Poet Laureate – Dublin, California) acclaimed collection is built around a series of memoir poems that takes readers into pre-perestroika Soviet Union through the eyes of a teenager, from Moscow to Tbilisi to Leningrad (and many stops in-between). The striking cover, designed by Zoe Norvell, is based on a 1982 lithograph by Igor Prilutsky.

my thoughts:

Portraits Of Red And Gray: Memoir Poems by James C. Morehead is a smart and moving collection of poetry. I loved it. 

The poems evoke a sense of nostalgia and provide such a clear picture of life, that you can't help but get caught up in them. I really enjoyed reading about Morehead's life through his careful and clever prose. His poems are like time capsules from various moments of his life history and it is fascinating. 

I would happily recommend Portraits Of Red And Gray: Memoir Poems by James C. Morehead to anyone and everyone looking for their next great poetry read - you will LOVE this book bits! Make sure to check it out!

Thank you to the publisher for providing me with a copy of this book!