| Title | : | Memoirs in Gogyohka: A Book of Short Poems and Memoirs (Kindle Edition) |
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| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Kindle Edition |
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| Publication | : | Published November 1, 2020 |
Introducing Memoirs in Gogyohka, an alluring, albeit double-edged, biographical account inspired by the diaries of Cat Ellington.
Highlighting a selected assemblage of Ellington’s random diary entries from the 1980s to the present, Memoirs in Gogyohka provides the reader with a first-hand look into the journals of one of the most compelling women in the arts as it strolls through the courtyards of her many life experiences, including interracial dating, family turmoil, inner-city living, Black-on-Black crime, eroticism, lesbianism, anti-feminism, and much more.
Flanked by Cat Ellington’s Prologues and Epilogues, the works of Gogyohka featured on these elegantly decorated pages include “The Ol’ Double Standard,” “He Called Me ‘Baby Golden’,” “A Cut Through Bone and Marrow,” “The Revelers,” “How to Love a White Man,” “Right Back Atcha,” “The Iceman,” “She Flew In On Her Broom,” “The Bitch Called Karma,” “Amazon Women on the Earth,” “Snake Eyes,” “Lying and Denying,” “Single Black Female,” "Serenaded by Kenny G," and many, many more.
Hardly a depiction for the faint-hearted, Memoirs in Gogyohka packs a one-two punch of emotions as it proudly carries the history of its author on the broad shoulders of intrigue, amusement, insight, and admiration, while daring to prove the blessedness of her distinction where the written word is to be regarded.
Poetry by Cat Ellington. Unconventional beauty.
Memoirs in Gogyohka: A Book of Short Poems and Memoirs (Kindle Edition) Reviews
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Intriguing! 🤔
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If you like poetry but with a touch of spicy kick to it ( like I do ) then you might like reading this beautiful prose of genuine gogyohka renditions by Chicago author Cat Ellington. There are a variety of themes included here from sexuality, depression, joyful discovers and personal loss, etc. A very easy read ( one to three minutes per poem ) I would also caution readers that this work is for mature readers only due to the subject matter the author presents which are at times challenging and controversial. Overall, I enjoyed this book and would recommend it to mature readers who cherish short poetry.
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My sister recommended this poetry book to me last year. I wasn't sure of what the word "gogyyohka" meant but I was certain it wasn't English. After learning of what this Japanese word meant, I became even more enthralled with reading this beautiful, little book of poetry. The author, Cat Ellington, is very gifted with writing poetry that isn't flowery. She shares with readers her feelings and thoughts on; separation, anxiety, sexuality, depression, love and lost loves are featured in this special collection of poems of exquisite works. I loved reading the poetry flowing from this book, and I am sure many will discover it's many secrets it holds.