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Brett C. Persson

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Born in 1973, Brett C Persson is a poet and recovering alcoholic who crafts his experiences into thought-provoking poetry and prose. As the author of his debut book, “Poetry Of An Addict” and several other collections, Brett hopes to provide readers with poignant insights into the life of a recovering addict as he ranges across universal themes through descriptive wordplay and vivid imagery. He aims to reassure readers who are struggling with alcoholism that they’re not alone, helping them find solace in the unique and expressive power of poetry. Brett is currently working on other written works along with a documentary film about people battling addiction. Brett currently resides in Buckeye, Arizona with his wonderful wife and three daught ...more

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	A Lost Soul Found In The Darkness: The Journey of a Soul in Haiku 4.65 avg rating — 17 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Just A Passing Moment In Time: A Journey from Life to Death in Haiku 4.56 avg rating — 16 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Poetry of an Addict: Complete Edition by Brett C. Persson (Goodreads Author), S.C. Persson (Illustrator) 4.06 avg rating — 16 ratings — published 2020 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Leaf on the Wind: A Collection of Tanka Poetry by Brett C. Persson (Goodreads Author), S.C. Persson (Illustrator) 4.27 avg rating — 15 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Inept & Random Thoughts Captured in Haiku by Brett C. Persson (Goodreads Author), S.C. Persson (Illustrator) 3.93 avg rating — 14 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Haikus of an Addict by Brett C. Persson (Goodreads Author), S.C. Persson (Illustrator) 3.83 avg rating — 12 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Ending of the Path: A Collection of Haiku 4.40 avg rating — 10 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Poetry of an Addict by Brett C. Persson (Goodreads Author), S.C. Persson (Illustrator) 3.78 avg rating — 9 ratings — published 2012 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	More Poetry of an Addict by Brett C. Persson (Goodreads Author), S. C. Persson (Illustrator) 4.13 avg rating — 8 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Written but Never Sent: poems for the words we almost said

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