- Hardcover: 320 pages
- Publisher: HarperCollins (4 Oct 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0007177070
- ISBN-13: 978-0007177073
- Product Dimensions: 24.6 x 19.8 x 3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 221,084 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A contemporary new treasury of verse for every age of life.
Use this book as a recipe book for life: turn to it when you need some advice on everything from growing up to getting old; look to it for consolation when the phone doesn't ring or for inspiration when you are trying to do the right thing; consult it for words that set the mood for weddings and funerals; keep it to hand in dealing with life's emergencies or reach for it for reassurance when you find a new wrinkle or an extra pound; or have it handy simply to read some of the finest poems in the English language.
The poems within, old and new, chart every trajectory of human experience and emotion. Start with childhood, move on through the traumas of adolescence, and arrive at the serial destinations of love, marriage, parenthood, the loss of love, ageing, bereavement, with detours into work, dieting, infidelity and bad hair days. Whatever life has to throw at you there will be words here to make sense of it. Destined to be stained with wine, tears and marmite sandwiches in years to come, these are the poems to last you a lifetime.
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53 of 54 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
They say never judge a book by its cover, but I say make the exception in this case. I initially picked if for its serene and stylish appearence; thinking it would make the perfect coffee table book, but this book is made to be read over and over again. I don't usually read poetry, but this anthology is perfect to flick through on a cold day, because the words within will provide warmth and wisdom. Familiar classics such as "If" and "How do I love thee" are skillfully blended with unknown gems, that provoke thought and delight the reader. The poems are categorised by life events, eg school, work, first love, parenthood and politics; and they offer guidance and inspiration if you are unsure in a situation, they provide words when there are none or they simply help reinforce your positive emotions. My personal favourite is "You Wake Up In The Morning", which provides a helpful boost at the end of the day. This book is truly a lifetime investment; buy it, so you can grow old and dog-eared together.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I love poetry but this book is also ideal for people who think they don't like it. Poems are arranged one to a page, so you have time to savour them, with often some background information about the poet or the reason the poem was written. I have already given two copies as presents.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book provides a wonderful collection of poetry by various poets. There is something for everyone providing a variety of poems that focus on different experiences endured in a lifetime â"provoking many memorable emotions.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
daisy Goodwin - Poems to Last a Lifetime
I cannot understand why the publishers don't reprint this volume which is perfect for a special celebration gift like a wedding.
Published 11 months ago by JW for VW
Essential
This is an absolute essential. A wonderful collection of poems to see you through every trial and tribulation of life and to strengthen all those happy moments. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Allhug
Totally brilliant!
I bought this book some time ago and it has not left my bedside/bathside since. It's a wonderful collection of poetry arranged by subject matter, with mouthwatering photos and a... Read more
Published on 29 Jun 2009 by Truthful
A very special book
This is a very very special book to treasure. I do not read poetry often but find that this book is very accessible. Read more
Published on 4 April 2009 by H. Blades
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