I Find My Strength In Simple Things - Softcover

Desree

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1913958035 ISBN 13: 9781913958039

Publisher: Burning Eye Books, 2021

Synopsis

The second edition of Desrees debut pamphlet, I Find My Strength In Simple Things <\/i>is an ode to growth, chaos and relationships. A homage to her dearest spoken word performances, it is littered with QR codes for direct access to see the performances that made her. Here, the speaker invites us to care, to explore, to find our strength with her, using not only thought provoking one liners, but her incredible stage presence. A comment on the political, the funny and the heartbreak, Desree will have you laughing and crying as she reminds you that this human experience is often a universal one.

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About the Author

Desree is a spoken word artist, playwright and facilitator based in both London and Slough. Artist in Residence for poetry collective EMPOWORD, Desree explores intersectionality, justice and social commentary, occasionally throwing in a f*ckboy poem. Desree was shortlisted for both the performance and film category in 2020 and recipient of the 2019's 'Highly Commended' Out-Spoken Poetry Prize. Also, the finalist in 2018's Hammer & Tongue final and a TEDx speaker, Desree has featured at events around the UK and internationally, including Glastonbury Festival 2019, Bowery Poetry Club New York, Royal Albert Hall and Sofar Sounds. A producer for a series of live events called WORD UP! based in the borough of Brent, and Word of Mouth, a video team who integrate live performances with online videos to collective stories of UK culture; Desree curates live events and visual media. Also, a spoken word educator and facilitator, Desree uses her art to engage with young people and adults in schools, youth groups, offices and organisations - anywhere people have a story. Winner of an Off-West End award, Desree was commissioned alongside Laura Rae and Slam the Poet, to write and tour CROWDED, nationwide.

Edition details

• Publisher: Burning Eye Books
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1913958035
• ISBN 13: 9781913958039
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 36