She chose to love: empowering poetry

I love poetry and read so much of it. But this book I think gives the best representation of what it is to be human. What it is to be perfectly imperfect.Absolutly gorgous

This book is very well put together, with a lot of attention to detail from the way the narrative flows through the poems to the overarching sections.It has inspires hope and strength, encourages self-reliance and joy. It is difficult to pick, but I'd say my favourite poem was Under the bridge. Love the way letting go of hurt was embodied in nature.A pleasant and engaging read that gives you food for thought!

This book is a real gift to the soul. It is an exciting journey to your inner self.It makes you feel, think, wonder, imagine. The way how it is written is unique and sincere, which makes it really authentic. I loved it and it is very difficult to choose just one poem as my favourite, but Deck of Cards and Summer's Ascending really touched me.

Simply loved it. It has such a profound impact on you when you read it. Very inspiring.

A lovely book, written beautifully, a must read !

I got “She chose to love” as a gift for my partner and she loved it. I read it as well and was not disappointed.This book brought me so much joy. I learned a lot about myself through it, was inspired, and reflected on how I experience the world.I thought “She chose to love” explores an interesting topic: the power of choice in how we engage with the world and perceive it.One of the best indie poetry releases this year so far. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is a fan of good poetry, a gem in the sea.

Great read! Amazing metaphor building, loved the encouraging words and perspective of the power of choice and being in the here and now. I occasionally reread the poems in bed, it helps me go to sleep with a smile on my face.

I am quite dissatisfied with this purchase, I opted to return it….maybe a couple of ok poems and that’s it. Nothing life changing

This is a beautiful book of poetry. The author speaks with passion. Her voice is unique yet speaks to many. I appreciated the focus on the female gender. I think men can appreciate that too, therefore I recommend this to all poetry lovers no matter their sex. Many of these poems create lovely pictures, both literally and figuratively. The creativity in this volume of poetry is brilliant.

Very poignant, at times painful read. Soothing and calming and the same time. Excellent first book of the young writer.

A beautiful collection of poems that intertwine elements of nature and our true nature—what it is to be in our bodies, to heal and to choose love. ‘She Chose to Love’ is definitely one of my favourite poems in the collection.

Yvette Dulo's "She Chose to Love" is an exceptional debut collection of poetry. Divided into four sections ("She Chose to Resist," "She Chose to Heal," "She Chose to Be," and "She Chose to Love"), Dulo's narrative is crystal clear: overcoming adversity and doubt while embracing self-love.Dulo uses vivid imagery, subtle alliteration, and simple, yet beautiful, language that paints precise feelings among the reader. She dabbles in different styles and structures, which is fun to read, and I appreciate that she includes both longer poems and shorter pieces to keep the book flowing well.Phrases like "fermented hope" and wise observations such as "not all showers are evidence of drowning" touched me deeply, and the stand-out poems to me were "Snakes and Ladders," "Adaptation Wounds," "Sideways," Under the Bridge," "Testament," "Embers," "Prism Heart," and "Flame."In a few pieces, I felt like Dulo could have played with rhythm and phrasing a bit to make some endings flow more smoothly or hit a bit "harder," but over all, I found each piece to be honest, inspiring, and wonderfully penned.If you're new to poetry or seeking an uplifting read, "She Chose to Love" is an approachable and beautifully written collection that will leave any reader feeling empowered.