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 A Collection Deserving Of Much Props Itself Apr 02, 2009
By Apex Reviews
In Much Props, Harold Nash returns to the literary stage with an insightful collection of poems and short stories designed to pay homage to figures - both well-known and not so well-known - who have made positive impacts on the world and people around them. In laconic, yet powerful fashion, Nash highlights the essence of what makes a hero truly heroic by focusing more on the significance of the act and less on the name or status of the one who commits it.
In the two short stories of the collection, "The Spirit of an Ox" and "Harry and Hulio," Nash pays tribute to a pair of brave souls who refuse to allow the tentacles of injustice to spread around them. In "Ox," an unassuming fifth-grader named Scott gallantly defends a young innocent from the unchecked aggression of class bullies, and in "Harry," the eponymous protagonist refuses to back down from any nefarious challenge - even if it means placing his own life at risk. Both stories do an effective job of displaying the benefits of selfless sacrifice, particularly when such sacrifice is made without the motivation of personal gain.
Of course, being the seasoned poet that he is, Nash also treats the reader to a host of inspired verse, saluting the contributions of a range of heroes worthy of poetic praise. In "He Came Like Fire," he honors the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., for his sustained efforts in the field of civil rights, as captured in this passage:
"He laid it down so damn thick. He told the Klan that they were sick.
He shook the world with his remarks - then stood up for Rosa Parks. He fought for justice and for peace.
Heavy things he spoke and wrote. The laws did change so blacks could vote."
And in "An Ancient Chinese Secret," Nash pays special homage to a former teacher of his for inspiring him to take up the craft of writing. He makes a strong effort to point out that, were it not for her guidance and encouragement, his writing dreams would never have seen the light of day.
Heroes surround us every day - and not all of them save people from burning buildings or resuscitate dying patients. In fact, the vast majority of them do nothing more than offer a soothing gesture or lend a kind word of encouragement - and despite the apparently insignificant nature of such an act, it often does more to boost us than any amount of money or special influence ever could. In Much Props, Harold Nash puts the reality of this concept on full display, and readers worldwide are sure to be both enlightened and empowered as a result.
Wendy Paulson
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 A marvelous piece of work!!!!! Feb 07, 2009
By Andrae Sanchez
There are two true short stories about the authors life, accompanied with 10 outstanding poems. The author does a great job sharing his urban experiences of growing up in the rough (the hood) of Columbus, Ohio. The poems "He came like fire" and "Visions of Armageddon" are tributes to Martin Luther King. The poems "The wisdom of the future" and "Positive Subliminals" are the most lovely pieces of work. The author Harold M. Nash demonstrates a rare artistic style of poetry while giving the reader much to think about with his poem "Did I mention another dimension?"
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