Sunday, December 6, 2009

Book Review by Melisende's Online Library

The Work of Alberto O. Cappas
By Melisende’s Library – an Online Library

I have the pleasure of being an "i-friend" (i.e.: internet buddy) of Alberto. And as such, was honored when I had the opportunity to read some of his works.


A Little about Alberto:
Alberto O. Cappas is both a poet and social observer. His works reflect the changing conditions of Puerto Ricans in both their homeland and mainland America. He is active in promoting self-empowerment among his local community and encouraging people to take life and the scruff of the neck and make something for themselves.

1. Dona Julia: A collection of poems that tell of life on the "other side of the tracks" - where life is both hard and cheap; where people struggle to eke out a living day by day; where violence dominates; and yet it is also a place of the home and family, of comfort and familiarity.

The language is not flowery and gossamer-like - it is harsh, sometimes brutal but always upfront and in your face. It is a reflection of reality - it is not something akin to the fantasy poetic worlds of Keats and Byron. It is poetry for today and for today's society.

Alberto provides a glimpse into the yin and yang of life.

2. Lessons for Myself: A work dedicated to young people who feel trapped by their environment; who feel that there is no possible way out of the day-to-day struggle with life; who feel nothing but despair and anger. Alberto's work compels young people to "think outside the box" - to not accept stereotypes, to take charge of their destinies, to make the change necessary themselves rather than sit wallowing in self-depredation. Life is there to be lived, enjoyed, and experienced to the fullest - and only you can make that detour on life's great journey.

3. Never Too Late To Make a U-Turn: "Never Too Late" was specifically written with students in mind, and has been accepted and utilized within the American educational system. An updated version, The Educational Pledge, Questions to Self-Development, was published this past year. You can order the book  ---  The Educational Pledge

Alberto speaks of his own trials and tribulations in an attempt to help young people cope with their own. He is the voice of experience in a world where the lessons of experience can sometimes come at too late in life. He offers guidance and understanding to a youth that really needs a helping hand. A man dedicated to empowering our youth and thus the world we live in.



Melisende is the author of medieval biographies & history-related articles and enjoys writing about the achievements of women throughout time. She is also the author of Pages from History. Visit her at http://www.blogcatalog.com/blog/melisendes-library

1 comment:

  1. Congratulations on the review and your fine work as a poet and a caring human being.

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