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Overview
Foolish/Unfoolish is a collection of vibrant and honest "reflections on love" by R&B singer Ashanti. Ever since she was thirteen years old, Ashanti has kept journals of her poetry, thoughts, and ideas about life and love. Now, in this very personal collection, Ashanti presents her poems about love, along with stories about what (or who) moved her to write them.In Foolish/Unfoolish, Ashanti explores such universal themes as falling head-over heals in love, becoming insanely jealous, feeling broken-hearted, and being single but having hope for the future. In "No Words," she describes being completely addicted to a new boyfriend; in "Ride Out," she captures what it feels like to be joyriding with your man on a hot summer night; in "Insecure," she writes about telling a suspicious boyfriend to stop driving by her house at night to see if her car is there; and in "Us," she delves into the pain of discovering that your man is cheating on you.
Spirited, moving and often filled with humor, Ashanti's poetry and reflections will entertain and surprise as they offer an intimate look into the life of one of today's most popular performers. These are works that are both lyrical and raw and which tell the truth about love.
Synopsis
Now in paperback — published to coincide with the release of her new album — Grammy winner and #1 recording artist Ashanti shares her very personal collection of poems and stories about love.
Bestselling recording artist Ashanti stormed the pop charts with her debut album, Ashanti, going all the way to #1 and staying there for 10 weeks, garnering legions of loyal fans and earning her the nickname "Princess of Hip Hop." Ashanti went on to sell more copies than any other female artist's debut album in history, winning the singer eight Billboard Music Awards and a Grammy Award for Best R&B Album. Her follow-up, Chapter II, debuted at the top spot as well and quickly went platinum within a month of its release.
In Foolish/Unfoolish, Ashanti explores the same themes that make her music so real for her fans — stories of falling head-over-heels in love, becoming broken-hearted or insanely jealous, getting over it, and loving life — and offers fans an intimate look into her life.
Ashanti first sang in a gospel choir at age six. Her professional music career began in 1994 when her performance at a local talent show caught the eyes of music industry insiders. She has been writing poetry since she was 13 years old. She lives in Glen Cove, New York.
School Library Journal
Adult/High School-This book contains many of the highly successful singer's poems, written when she was a teen, complete with the stories behind them and her thoughts on relationships and friendships. Small black-and-white photos of Ashanti as a child are sprinkled throughout. The selections aren't very distinctive, but teen fans will still enjoy this title.-Jamie Watson, Enoch Pratt Free Library, Baltimore Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.