Buried Alive: poetry born of a life sentence

By Tina Angerame Hogle and Roderick "rudy" Bankston

Roderick 'Rudy' Bankston fell in love with the written word in prison while serving twenty years of a life sentence for a crime he didn't commit. Journey with Rudy within poetry penned during that time: through the suffocating early years, to self discovery as a Black man defining his place in the world, to reaching out to others in and outside the walls while reflecting on love. You'll also get a preview of his next book, which explores life since his release, as he salvages his broken pieces, gathering them into wholeness.what does a 22 year-old manchildon his 3rd calendar in bondagebraving a life bidburied alivedo with his time & his traumas? he writeshe writes out his woestearsnightmarespipe dreamswoundsawarenesslove rage confusionregretsself-righteousnessrighteous indignationaspirationsfalsehoodstruthrealityfantasieshe writes his way from tragic to magic moments...he writes his damn heart outin hopes that it will bounce back wholeor at the very least strengthen into healing the broken pieces that he's able to salvage from the breakageOrder at a discount at iAmWeClassics.com

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1724262661
• ISBN13: 9781724262660
• Release Date: July 2018
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 0.3" x 5.0"