because of a woman

by Malanda Jean-Claude

In Because of a Woman, Malanda struggles with vulnerability and fights love at every angle due to a failure to reciprocate. His fear of commitment doesn’t allow him to settle in one place until he loses everything.

Whether it’s lost love, finding yourself or seeking companionship in lonely places ― this is for you.

Delivered with witty metaphors, Malanda allows for his readers to embark on a journey with him. Every page is a layer of truth as he fights to understand himself and his counterparts redefining what it is to be a man in a ‘stoic-male’ society.

Genres: Poetry

284 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2015

Reviews

[miss aoe · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had expected to LOVE this book but I didn't. Did I like it? Sure, but then again I've been following this poet on Twitter, IG, & tumblr over the last couple of years. I had a hard time connecting with some of his works. Sometimes I felt like another person was speaking instead of the author but what really bugged the day lights out of me...no capitalizations!!! I had a very had time with that. Besides that, I enjoyed most of the book. My favorite story was Kai and Kayla.

[Jevada · Rating 5 out of 5]

His words nurtured my soul and reassured my worth.

[Ainsley Robles · Rating 5 out of 5]

“you can be fire, and water, and coexist with wind all in the same.”

[Denise · Rating 5 out of 5]

I always come back to this book. It brought me through a hard time in my life and it really help me get in touch with a lot of things I was feeling!

[Leslie · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 Stars !

[Sabrina Anthony · Rating 5 out of 5]

this book was absolutely amazing. I felt everything. vulnerability is one of the hardest things about being in this realm.

[rita mae · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lovely poetry book. About love, loss, change.

[Miranda Noble · Rating 3 out of 5]

I loved Jean-Claude in his Instagram and Twitter which translated to me loving the shorter bits of his book. I did feel a bit of a disconnect, however, with the longer sections. I wholeheartedly admire the way the words work together.

[Lisa Perez · Rating 5 out of 5]

A few weeks after finishing this book, I re-read it. Malanda's poetry fully awakens my mind and feeds my soul. I can never get enough of his words. So beautiful and raw. If you have yet to explore some of malandas work, start here.

[Lisbeth M · Rating 5 out of 5]

loved it!!!

[Bobbieshiann · Rating 5 out of 5]

I will continue to reread this for years to come

[Jenb16 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely beautiful writing that moved you!

[Atiba · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely beautiful book. His metaphors are out of this world. I had to read it twice. Definitely recommend.

[Alicia Collier · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book fed my soul!

[Reema Al Osaimi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely loved it.

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a different type of poetry that I haven't read before, but it speaks to you in a different tone/way that is soothing and you can take something from it. It's raw and pure. I like it. Malanda speaks of realness whether it's in his book or on twitter.