{"product_id":"did-you-say-that-paperback","title":"Did You Say That? - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGarnet Star\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGarnet Star (Rosan Robertson) is a New York City-born poet who writes with faith in her heart and jazz in her step. This collection moves through six sections, each with its own voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGraciously Honor Him\u003c\/strong\u003e offers poems of prayer, praise, and gratitude, including acrostic tributes to the Christian woman and the blessings found through patience and trust.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtful Applaud\u003c\/strong\u003e brings the swagger and style of city life: dancing till daylight, a fly girl strutting by, a subway stranger, and a mother and son in a spirited back-and-forth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaving Lover's Heart\u003c\/strong\u003e celebrates love in all its forms: romance, the bond of lifelong friends, and a daughter's tribute to her mother, along with a musical salute to sax, guitar, piano, and drums.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNarrates Making a Difference\u003c\/strong\u003e looks back on childhood games on Alpha-Best Street, a mother's handmade love, and a well-worn pair of black shoes that carried their owner through every season of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEver Sound Off\u003c\/strong\u003e speaks up about gossip, prejudice, and the everyday pressures of city living, and pays tribute to smooth jazz.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotally Unfair Deal\u003c\/strong\u003e confronts injustice, colorism, and indifference, and asks the question \"Where's your heart?\" It ends with a call to remember the little girls we used to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome poems rhyme, some spell out their themes letter by letter, and some talk straight to you. All of them are honest, rhythmic, and full of soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for readers of inspirational and Christian poetry, fans of African American verse and spoken word, jazz lovers, and anyone who wants a book of poems that feels like good conversation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBelieve in your dreams and pray about everything.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 64\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.13 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 30, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Print:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68405589737693,"sku":"9798182817035","price":25.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/Fo0D-WBm9u9798182817035.webp?v=1793656253","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/did-you-say-that-paperback","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}