Insistence, Persistence, and Resistance
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In her debut poetry collection, Insistence, Persistence, and Resistance, Lee Orlich Bertram’s poetry evokes memories of events, places, and people from her lifetime that have left deep impressions. In predominantly free verse, she invites her readers in to view her world through rich imagery while they share her fascination with human development and interaction.
Reviews
“Seconds of enlightenment and realization are captured in a Proust-like manner that succinctly represent rich moments in time. Indeed, ‘moments in time’ might better describe this collection as a whole, which unfolds a treasure trove of impressions as life is explored in various verse forms and manners . . .”
-Diane C. Donovan, Senior Editor, Donovan Literary Services and Midwest Book Reviews
“From the start, I was struck by the accessibility of Bertram’s writing. The simplicity of the worlds invites readers into Bertram’s without any pretension, which is something I really appreciated. I also found the historical references woven into the collection particularly compelling. ‘Life on the Hindenburg’ uses the tragedy of the airship disaster as a metaphor for political and societal upheaval, which was both chilling and thought-provoking . . .”
-Literary Titan – Five-Star Review
“Drawing from her own life experiences, Lee Orlich Bertram delivers a stimulating collection of poems that cover a broad range of topics and themes related to the human experience. Bertram displays a distinct lyrical flair that feels refreshingly authentic and invigorates your mind as well as your spirit.”
-Pikasho Deka – Readers’ Favorite Five-Star Review
“The book promotes messages of forgiveness, unity, and peace, qualities that are much needed in our society. The poems are rich in imagery, transporting readers’ to the very moments described.”
-Luwi Nyakansaila – Readers’ Favorite Five-Star Review
“Insistence, Persistence, and Resistance is a rich tapestry of experience from a poet who speaks the nuanced language of love, family, history, and heritage. Lee Orlich Bertram explores and celebrates the personal as well as the universal in this clear-eyed, heartfelt debut, and in doing so, provides yet another beautiful facet of what it means to be fully human.”
–Annie Lampman, author of Sins of the Bees and Professor of honors creative writing, Washington State University
“Bertram transforms simple, everyday moments into profound meditations on life, love, and identity. Each poem in the collection offers a window into her soul, making it a thoughtful and enriching read.”
-Carol Thompson – Readers’ Favorite Five-Star Review
“A lyrical feast for the mind and heart.”
–Mary Ellen Bramwell, best-selling author of The Apple of My Eye
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