Ieden Wall

The Wisdom of Wall Ieden Wall

Find out for yourself why THE WISDOM OF WALL has been called 'a must-buy for lovers of lyrical poetry and conquistadors of the truth.' In The Wisdom of Wall, the Toronto-born writer storms out of the gate with his first published work of poetry. Wall engages a wide range of topics in his work: Human existence, social and political unrest, love, romance, spirituality, religion and much more. He explores the world and the human condition with a sharp wit, an acute sense of irony and a mysterious sixth sense. In The Wisdom of Wall, we find a complex mind in search for identity, lost memories, purpose and transcendence amid a dizzying gust of existential curiosity. Lyrical masterpieces like, Big Break, On the Edge of Here, The Good Guys, One Holy Mess, An Inconvenient Truth, The Way You Deserve and A Better Road invite the reader deep into the psyche of a soul searching poet, as he rides the fine edge of utter despair and eternal hope. Wall's raw, confessional style, gloomy depictions, emotional immediacy and understated profundity, make him one of Canada's most compelling lyrical poets. Dubbed "the young sage" by various publishers he has worked for, Wall writes with a maturity well beyond his years. In Part 2 of the book, referred to as Pearls, Wall graciously hands the reader the keys to his life-long diary of wisdom. This section is packed with indispensable nuggets of truth, carefully distilled through the author's inimitable breadth. In this section of the book, the reader is sure to find profound insight into life, love and the pursuit of happiness. Quotes from Media Reviews: "The Wisdom of Wall bespeaks the honest and wise heart of brilliant Canadian poet." --Professor Alex S. Kipplin, University of Toronto "A literary treasure for truth-seekers and lovers of charming and poignant lyrics " --CBC Journalist, Ralph Benmergui "Wall does something that few poets have been able to do in Canada. He writes with the bite of an ironic comedian and the grace of a master lyricist." --Entertainment Media Critic, Mark Breslin