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Looking for a new book to read?!?!

Hi, I’m Gemima. I recently released my book Wounds: A Book of Poems, and I think you’d connect with it.

It’s a deeply personal collection about mental health, healing, and the emotional wounds we carry—and how we grow through them.

If you’re into poetry that speaks from the heart, I’d love for you to check it out.

On Amazon it comes in three formats ebook(kindle),$10 paperback and hardcover $15. On Barnes and Noble it’s paperback $9.06 online, coming in stores soon

Available now on:

📘 Amazon: https://a.co/d/21ESFGD

📘 Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/?ean=9798317688820

Thank you for your support. 💙

#healingthroughpoetry #amazonfinds #art #poetry #blackauthors

2025/6/28 Edited to

In 'Wounds', Gemima Longodjo offers a poignant exploration of personal struggles, articulating the often unspoken emotional wounds we carry. This collection of 144 poems is thematically rich, focusing on FAMILY, CHILDHOOD TRAUMA, MENTAL ILLNESS, LOVE, HOPE, GRIEF, IDENTITY, and DEATH. The author’s voice speaks to the readers who have felt lost, alone, or burdened under the weight of their experiences. Each poem serves as a powerful reminder that healing is possible, and that expressing one's pain can lead to profound growth. Gemima's background as a Congolese-American poet shines through, adding unique cultural perspectives to her work. Readers who resonate with themes of survival will find solace in her words, which are crafted with honesty and vulnerability. 'Wounds' is not just a collection of poems; it’s a survival guide for those navigating their way through life's storms. The book is available in various formats, making it accessible for all poetry lovers. Whether you need a comforting voice in the night or a guide through your emotional landscape, Gemima's work offers that and more. Don't miss out on this chance to connect with a transformative literary experience.

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