Risking Everything: 110 Poems of Love and Revelation

Beautiful poems

I like Housden's selections so much, that I bought both a hard copy and one for my Kindle. I also purchased a copy for the nursing facility where my mother was cared for until her death, inscribing it in her memory and hoping families of other residents would find solace within. I know I did...over and over again. I own many books of poetry, and each one is special; but when I want to be lifted up and inspired, I always go to "Risking Everything". I also appreciate that Mr. Housden includes information on each poet, so I don't have to dash to the internet to re-acquaint myself with one about whom I want to know more. This book is now part of my daily life.

I liked it a lot, my favorite one is last night i was sleeping. will buy more books in the series

I have been carrying this book around with me since I purchased it at the beginning of the year. It has helped carrying me through a pretty rough personal time. As usual, Housden is spot on with his choices; in terms of nourishing the spirit, there's a range of choice, and there isn't a bad poem in the lot. In fact, some of the best poems ever written are collected here. This book has become so meaningful for me that I'm requiring it for my new poetry students next semester. I've also given copies as gifts. Don't miss it!

For a person who does not like poetry, this book of poems had some I could relate to. The poem about oatmeal is worth the price of the book alone. Enough said.

I received this book from a friend as a gift. Since then have given this book as a gift to dozens of people for various occasions - birthday, wedding, thank you, etc. The poetry is some of the best.

Most poems are solid selections but some are downright sappy...not up to the vigor I'd expect from "Risking Everything" for a title. Still, it's good to have a volume that is thematically linked, and many are good ol' standards. Selections are from across cultures and ages. Worth having, but not essential.

The book came really quick and its ib really good shape cant wait to finish reading it 👌

This is an excellent anthology picked with great care. I enjoy it both as a daily read and as a traveling companion.It has a very high meaning/weight ratio!!

Wonderful inspiring book which I will be using in my poetry therapy work.

A must read for poetry lovers. Each poem is a masterpiece. A lovely collection.