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Poetry: "In The Whirlwind"
by Tichaona Chinyelu

"Until the lions have their historians, tales of the hunt will always glorify the hunter."-T.C.

For Immediate Release: "In The Whirlwind" by new breakthrough author, Tichaona Chinyelu, is one of the most DYNAMIC, THOUGHT- PROVOKING and POWERFUL poetical creations on the market this holiday from a poet who writes on multi-issues concerning the world.

People will argue that there is a silhouette of a poached African elephant on the cover of Tichaona's new poetry book with its trunk hanging low and touching the nose of a wolf which is an animal more prevalent during colonial times in America. We'll never know until Tichaona reveals her purpose for her cover one day, but the green, black and red is so symbolic of Africanism and a winner. The back cover reveals a young photo of the author within the confines of an African inspired environment. Her stance says you can read my book, but don't think you are going to get to know one of the most intricate minds in poetry today by reading the back cover. In fact, you have no idea the book is poetry until you open it.

So now that the book will become embedded in the minds of millions within a short amount of time, it will be a challenge to see if the world is ready for Tichaona's poetical style. She's much louder than Amiri Baraka, and more historically grounded than your surface poets who speak on modern issues.

Tichaona speaks with a masterful voice that interweaves deep-rooted African culture, symbolism and traditions with African-American modern day politics, racial issues, history and pride. Her poetical style feminizes urban satire and varied concerns of the world from oppression, war and natural earth catastrophies to the death of John F. Kennedy and outbreak of disease, famine and terrorism.

Readers will wonder where does a female author find the time to reflect on all issues in such a fast -paced world, so it seems? Is she perhaps the last of the great poetry titans while fairly new to the poetry scene? Not many authors of poetry return with more poetry books after giving their first book their best shot, but it seems like Tichaona is claiming her stake as a poet for the long run.

Tichaona's disclipline pays off as she makes her mark as a poet who has not only arrived, but is taking over. Her poetry easily lends to spoken word, but to read the authors work from beginning to end is a true experience. Tichaona is no ordinary poet.

Each poem of "In the Whirlwind" evokes chills in this spell-binding work reminiscent of top poets like Marc Lacy, ShoLove Da Poetic, Terry O'Neal and Dee Freeman. Her poetry is memorable and quotable. She is the creator of poetical phrases like, "At the best of times, we were the essence of ourselves piercing together the puzzle of our existence existentially." More beautiful poetry titles like "Mississippi" reveal words like, "Coldness curls the small of my back when you're angry with me" and in "Under the Mud," she says, "Under the mud lies a travesty disguised as democracy."

There is deep-rooted controversy in every phrase and line, and the world had better start paying attention to the latest poetical exemplar. Tichaona's entire work was so breathtaking, we changed the title, "In the Whirlwind" to "In the Whirlwind of Millions of Minds," because this is how many readers Tichaona will reach if she keeps writing her deeply prolific poetry that no one ever knew a black female poet would have the guts to write and publish.

Whatever you do, don't miss a single line. Read "In the Whirlwind" very carefully. The truth will set you free. Get ready to become submerged "In the Whirlwind." Tichaona is just getting started and already has arrived as a DisilgoldSOUL. Highly recommended for true poetry lovers, bookclubs and makes a great gift for writers. Visit the author at www.inthewhirlwind.com.

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DLNA YOUnity Reviewers Rating- *****5 Stars

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Renatta Laundry:

In her poem 'Weaver Woman', she asserted, her "finished product can be held up to the sun...illuminated, made to shine." She also claimed her "words sweep over people like the softest Caribbean breezes." She is not a liar; she is Tichaona Chinyelu, the author of In the Whirlwind. From the turn of its cover to the closure of its last page, In the Whirlwind is the mirror reflection of the trade winds that I have grown so fond of. However, like these Caribbean winds which can wreak havoc during hurricane seasons, this book can do this and more on ones emotions. Tichaona abducts her readers' attention on the journey of love and the remnants thereof in 'The Men in my life,' to 'like Grass through Concrete' and its gut-wrenching account of loving someone behind bars through bars. Miss Chinyelu depicts love like no harlequin or reality show can; minus the frivolities of laces and trimmings, she tells of a love that runs deeper than the core of the earth and as meaningful as the blood in our veins. However, the essence of the book is not limited to love tales but captures the realities of Afrikan people with painful accounts in 'Roots of Rwanda,' 'Blood Diamonds' and 'Bobby Hutton.' Although often times submerged in the depth of her words and wrapped comfortably in the tapestry that she weaves around ones understanding, it is not easy to forget that she is a woman. Chinyelu carefully deposited silt of womanhood and left traces of feminine fragrances on her pages with bold pieces such as 'Louder than oppression' and 'From Stevie to Sankara.' In the Whirlwind, traces the curves of being Afrikan, aligns itself along the contours of being woman and captures the passion of being lover and mother. It is a joy ride into reality and a front row seat in the theatre of humanity, history, truth and reciprocity. It deserves a standing ovation, thousands of papyruses and a quill of admiration. In the Whirlwind is your choice for curling up in your favorite chair, decked in your favorite sweater and most calming tea type of reading during the winter. If not, it is the perfect spring day in the park to observe life change in your surroundings as it does on the pages of this exceptional book.

Renatta Laundry
Author, Excerpts of a Metamorphosis
www.renattalaundry.com