Review: The Death Of The Rose: Love Lost & Found
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 26, 2014
I received a copy of this book in exchange for a fair and unbiased review. The "Death of the Rose" by author Selina Bodur immediately attracts positive attention with the cover that suggests a play on words. A beautiful young lady (Rose personified) is pictured along with a rose (objectified). This with matching color: red for the rose and red for the lips of the young lady.From this point of departure, we are asked by Bodur: "Do you believe in the power of love?" Yes, I certainly do, most definitely. Bodur describes her concept of love: (quote) "Love - a power, strong enough to create miracles, to defied all odds, to make you untouchable, and at the same time, a force that is capable to destroy your heart and break your soul into pieces." (end of quote) Bodur has captured my personal interest, as this is love as I know it to be, from experience.I am not disappointed. These are poems of not only love, but also the flip side of love, not just the joy, but also the pain. We find the pain when love is not rewarded, when one loves, and another is deceitful, when one is truthful, and another tells lies, when one is faithful, and another is cheating, when love is found, and when love is lost. In this book I find the dimensions of love that has touched my life. It is emotional, thought provoking, giving cause for reflection. It has touched me, in a way that deserves five stars. I have no doubt, that if you believe in love, this book will touch you also. Highly recommended for young and old alike.Reviewed by Thomas Jerome BakerAuthor ofHow to Teach Debating: Theory & Practical Handbook for the Non-Native Teacher,Debate Coach & International English Language Learner Worldwide