2Fish: A Poetry Book

by Jhené Aiko Efuru Chilombo

Overview

The Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter “transform[s] her pain into poetry” in this intimate collection (People).

Jhené Aiko Efuru Chilombo has developed and refined a method of emoting through writing. 2Fish is a collection of intimate poems (and a few short stories) written by Chilombo from adolescence to adulthood, in no particular order. The book details Chilombo’s thoughts in their most raw and honest form—taken directly from a collection of notebooks she has kept since age twelve.

“Poignant revealing poems.” —Vibe

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781612438269
Publisher:	Ulysses Press
Publication date:	06/29/2023
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	144
Sales rank:	427,269
File size:	7 MB

About the Author

Jhené Aiko Efuru Chilombo was born on March 16, 1988 in Los Angeles, California. Jhené began writing poetry at 6 years old. At 13, she signed to a major record label and began her career as a recording artist. Today, she is a mother of one, a three-time Grammy nominated singer/songwriter and a poet. 2Fish is Jhené’s first published book.

Editorial Reviews

"The entire project is a brave effort by Aiko that will undoubtedly become a source of comfort for those who are looking to share their own personal journeys. 'Writing poetry has always been a form of therapy for me and has helped me get through difficult situations. When no one else understands, out journals can understand,' Aiko said."

Complex

"Her poetry book, 2Fish, will serve as a healing tool not only for herself but for others."

The Source

"Her poetry reads like unfiltered diary entries, like when you had a crush in school but that person never has the slightest clue. There’s talk of getting plastic surgery, and feeling like she’s never enough for anyone or anything. The 29 year-old also fixates on those pubescent inchoate teenage feelings of inferiority. Nonetheless, it’s a collective sentiment even the most beautiful exhibit."

Vibe

"Jhené Aiko is transforming her pain into poetry."

People