Conduit [A Collection of Poems and Short Stories by Jon Goode]

by Jonathan Goode

Overview

When on stage Jon Goode has a remarkable way of entertaining his audiences while simultaneously encouraging them to reflect profoundly on the critical issues of the day. This gift has been perfected and transferred to the written page in Conduit. Through poetry and prose Jon grants a glimpse of the world through his eyes artfully creating a relationship with his reader. The joys and pains, laughter and rage experienced in its pages become personal for each reader forcing an engagement with societies ills as if defending and protecting a loved one. Conduit is a book to be read, shared, and re-read over and over again. -Tamara A. Stewart, MDiv Hebrew Bible Scholar / Spiritual Advisor
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Jon Goode has the rare ability to relay experiences and emotions in such a way that you're not quite sure if he's talking about his life or your own. Conduit is funny, it's smart, it's touching. After reading it you can't help but feel a little more connected to humanity. Lia Bascomb, Professor, Department of African American Studies, GSU

Product Details

BN ID:	2940158016264
Publisher:	Jonathan Goode
Publication date:	10/07/2015
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	172 KB

About the Author

Jon Goode is a poet and playwright who hails from Richmond, Virginia and currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia. He has been a featured performer on HBO’s Def Poetry, TVOne's Verses & Flow and BET's Lyric Café. His stage play "Khalas" was showcased in the 2013 International Festival of Arts and Ideas. In 2006 Jon’s work with Nick @ Nite earned him an Emmy nomination alongside the Promax Gold for best copyright North America.

Editorial Reviews

Jon Goode is the only author that can make me cry and laugh out loud simultaneously in the middle of a airport. And I did so unapologetically.

Many youth and young adults struggle to embrace the Civil Rights Movement because they believe it to be so far removed from their reality. Jon Goode's book, Conduit, creates a bridge of understanding for everyone. He has somehow lyrically managed to historically chronical the relevant struggles of humanity in contemporary context.

Amazon.com - Francine Stowe

History books, and history in other media forms, give us a road map of our history. The highways, dirt roads, paths, etc., leading us to now. However, it is the writers, the poets, the artists that give us the footprints of the people that walked these very roads. And poet Jon Goode definitely put his foot into "Conduit", a very timely collection of poems and short stories that gives voice to the travelers of this era.

Amazon.com - Chris Brown

Jon Goode's writing voice is in HD! The visuals I received while reading this collection of poems and short stories have lit up my imagination. Conduit is a poetic masterpiece. And while I understand the author's sentiment regarding receiving inspiration for his writings from spiritual connections, I have to applaud his ability to relay these words and visions in such a unique and creative way. This book is profound, funny, motivating, sad, and highly entertaining. I feel as if this is the begin

Amazon.com - Michelle Kitchens

You know you've got a great book when you're torn between not being able to put it down and wanting to slow down because you know you'll be sad when you get to the end. This book had me clutching my proverbial pearls, given me goosebumps, had me in tears, and definitely laughing out loud! I was telling a friend about Conduit and our conversation sums up my feelings about this book:
Me: Jon. He just GETS it...
Friend: Gets what?
Me: Everything...
Thank you for sharing Mr. Goode.

Amazon.com - Erica Prewitt

This Book!!!! I am only halfway through Conduit, but I couldn't wait to write a review. It has toyed with every emotion, i.e., anger, happiness, sadness, joy...I even cried a bit, and a great read does all of these things! It's thought provoking and so relatable. It has made me smile and reflect on my childhood memories. It is a definite must add to your collection! I'm sad that it's coming to an end but I am certain that I will read it again and again!! I am looking forward to the next book.

Amazon.com - Deborah Miller