Perceptions of a Christian: Thoughts and Words for Reflection - Softcover

Adegun, Sola

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1035845474 ISBN 13: 9781035845477

Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers, 2025

Synopsis

This collection of poems is written with confronting honesty, intense expression, and contemporary accessibility. It is a poignant, inspired, and assured debut that transfixes the reader, resonating deeply and, at times, rendering itself unable to be read without evoking a catch in the throat. The driving emotion is profoundly evocative and immersive through the informality of the authorial voice. This collection allows for self-reflection from the reader who connects to the language and depiction, gaining an enhanced understanding and distinct perspective to reflect upon.
The poems exude accessibility, proving restorative for the reader regardless of personal faith or prior convictions. The balance of sensitivity and openness welcomingly comforts all. Each unique and well-crafted poem builds upon the last to shape a healing, compelling narrative. Ultimately, Perceptions of a Christian makes a worthy addition to the highly competitive genre, standing out through its distinct perspective and chance to resonate by offering thoughts and words for reflection.

About this title

About the Author

Sola Adegun was born in London in 1967, the son of Nigerian parents who came to England in the late '50s. He has a master's in Adult, Continuing, and Community Education, achieved during his 30 years or so in the education sector. He has also been a social worker for a number of years before settling back into FE/HE, teaching health, English language/literature and math. Sola has always had an interest in writing, ever since writing a short booklet on the history of Willesden when he was 14 years old. He is a committed Christian, and this shines through in his debut publication of poems, thoughts and reflections.

Edition details

• Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1035845474
• ISBN 13: 9781035845477
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 49