Lost in a Quatrain by Adiela Akoo is a relatable, inspiring, thought-provoking read on a journey to becoming, a journey of hope and healing.

Each poem tells a story that pieces together the puzzle of this crazy, not always romantic, experience we call life...
 
Written over 18 years, Lost in a Quatrain is a select collection of deep, must-read, soul-stirring poetry

With just 48 poems, Lost in a Quatrain is a quick, but deeply contemplative read.
 
Described as: 'One woman's voice that speaks for so many'
 
BIPOC / Marginalised Voices
 
 
 
 
AWARDS & HONOURS:
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- SAIP Awards 2021 - First runner-up, poetry 
- GBC Awards 2020 - author nominated top 7 'Most Promising Literary Influencers'
- Semi-Finalist  - AUTHORSdB Book Cover Contest 2019
- Top Ten - Allauthor December Cover Contest 2019 
- Included in two Top Ten book lists 2019
- Silver Star Award - for 'excellent contribution to world literature' 
- 'Pre Natal' nominated 'Poem of the Day' on PoemHunters
- 'Redolent' runner-up in a poetry contest by Rui M Publishing
- 'Whiplash' quoted in the House of Parliament
- 'Within' - Certificate of Excellence from Demo Gog, St. Petersburg, Russia & Everychild Lifeline Foundation International Literary Award 
 
 
 
 
REVIEWS
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- "A Tiger Butterfly and this grandma has often been sore! Wise words, deep thoughts, lovely images, and through it all shines a loving and perceptive woman. I shall return to it with pleasure and sometimes tears." - DR MARGUERITE POLAND - Best Selling & Award-Winning Author of Shades, Sins of Omission, & others.
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- "Adiela clearly loves playing with words that flow and dance upon the reader's tongue. Her skilful crafting includes depth, layering, tone, rhythm, vivid imagery, and the presence of lived experience often provoking deeper thought. A very versatile poet whose poems linger long after you have read them." - DR EDRIS KHAMISSA - International Motivational Speaker, Author, & Educator
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- "One of the most beautiful poetry collections I've read this year was Lost in a Quatrain by South African author and poet Adiela Akoo. There were many poems that I could relate to and others pertaining to moments in South African history. Lost in a Quatrain includes several deep pieces such as "Not Enough," "Broken Winged Bird," "Are YOU Ready?" "As the Rain Pitter-Pattered," "Wrapped Up," just to name a few. There are many and I enjoyed them all." - NADA ADEL SOBHI - Poet & former Editor-in-Chief of "The Muse", Cairo University.
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- "When you truly reflect on life, you come up with such creations. I like the way Adiela (Akoo) has weaved simple poetic stories out of the complex strings of life in which humans remain entangled. From social to soul exploration, all has been done and depicted neatly in this poetic beauty. As a poet, I especially relate to the poetry style that is made very understandable, yet churned out of an ocean's depth." - RUCHIKA PAHWA - Poet/Author
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- Available online or in stores. If out of stock, ask your local bookstore/ library to order a copy for you by stating:
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Print ISBN - 978 0 620 80366 3
Ebook ISBN - 978 1 393 91550 8


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