Noah I Perdue

Inside the Smoke Noah I Perdue

Noah's poems walk you through his struggles as a young black man born into poverty, being stereotyped, his struggles with heartbreak and death and finishes with words of determination and encouragement. This collection of poems will be a great read for anyone, but particularly for other young black men who may be afraid to express their feelings, their challenges, and their triumphs. His poetry emphasizes the deep social and emotional struggles that young black men experience in America today and offers hope and encouragement, celebrating achievements even in the face of great adversity.