At the River: Poems of Love and Laughter with God is a collection of inspirational and whimsical poetry that will remind you of what’s most important in life. Toggling between poignant and witty word play, the poems will brighten your day while making you think.
“At the River: Poems of Love and Laughter with God” nurtures body, mind, and spirit. No surprise, because “the river” is a sacred place to connect with God and refuel. Hastings does spring the unpredictable, though, in both subject and nakedness. She’s not preaching or teaching. She’s letting us listen in, as a wise poet and friend spills truth. A gift to savor.
At The River-Poems of Love and Laughter with God is a light, witty, entertaining read. Nothing heavy or long and drawn out, it is a quick sampling of various thoughts regarding the writer’s, as well as our own strengths and shortcomings. Much is offered in the way of love for our fellow humans, God, and equality, with reminders to check our own actions along the way. Overall, an enjoyable and easy read that leaves the reader both pleasantly aware and enlightened.
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2023
1770—gave us Beethoven, Hegel and Wordsworth. A little over 200 years later, we got the gift of M.A. Hastings, a poet of grace, sensitivity, love and humble, but exquisite insight and passion. A great read.
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At the River: Poems of Love and Laughter with God is a collection of inspirational and whimsical poetry that will remind you of what’s most important in life. Toggling between poignant and witty word play, the poems will brighten your day while making you think.
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Jan Denise
5.0 out of 5 stars Spilling Truth …
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2023
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“At the River: Poems of Love and Laughter with God” nurtures body, mind, and spirit. No surprise, because “the river” is a sacred place to connect with God and refuel. Hastings does spring the unpredictable, though, in both subject and nakedness. She’s not preaching or teaching. She’s letting us listen in, as a wise poet and friend spills truth. A gift to savor.
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Linda Ori
5.0 out of 5 stars Enlightening read
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2023
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At The River-Poems of Love and Laughter with God is a light, witty, entertaining read. Nothing heavy or long and drawn out, it is a quick sampling of various thoughts regarding the writer’s, as well as our own strengths and shortcomings. Much is offered in the way of love for our fellow humans, God, and equality, with reminders to check our own actions along the way. Overall, an enjoyable and easy read that leaves the reader both pleasantly aware and enlightened.
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Robert Cooper
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful collection of poems of wonder, love and humble grace.
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2023
1770—gave us Beethoven, Hegel and Wordsworth. A little over 200 years later, we got the gift of M.A. Hastings, a poet of grace, sensitivity, love and humble, but exquisite insight and passion. A great read.