Title: Rejoice
Author: Mary Angeline Bell
Publisher: Omnibook Co.
ISBN: 978-6214340910
Pages: 90
Genre: American Poetry
Reviewed by: Aly Avina

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Whether you are a person of faith or not, belief comes into play in all of our lives at one point or another. Whether you believe that your fellow man will respect and honor you just as much as you will respect and honor them, or you hold out belief in a much higher power and calling, belief is a central focus for so many people in their lives. For some, belief is the resounding power of love and hope that keeps them going each and every day.

In author Mary Angeline Bell’s Rejoice, the author explores the themes of faith, and love, and life in her third volume of poetry. The book takes readers on a cosmic and retrospective look at belief and the power it has, as well as the fight to bring that belief into the world. This short yet compelling collection delves into narrative themes while also incorporating the author’s unique voice and experiences within each poem.

This is a truly unique and insightful read. From the book’s opening poem, the reader is treated to a cosmic struggle for humanity’s inherit violence to be overcome by belief and peace. From that moment on, the author plays on the emotional ups and downs that life often brings us, from stolen moments of passion and love, to being cut off from those you care about, and even more religious-based poetry that delves into the author’s own faith.

This is the perfect read for those who enjoy poetry, and in particular, poetry that incorporates faith and belief into the narrative structure of that same poetry. I found many of these poems to be quite moving and emotionally driven, and many readers of all backgrounds will find themselves drawn to the author’s engaging tone and mastery of the written word.

A heartfelt, mesmerizing, and liberating read, author Mary Angeline Bell’s Rejoice is a must-read book of poetry. The poems themselves are beautiful, and the accompaniment of visuals with each poem make the book not only flow smoothly, but captures the raw essence and tone of the narratives for the works themselves. If you haven’t yet, be sure to grab your own copy of this emotionally-driven poetry collection today!