Kiss From a Rose - Hardcover

by De'angelo Young (Author)

Kiss From a Rose is the electrifying debut novel by De'Angelo Young. It is a dramatic tale both gritty and romantic, gentle yet violent. It tells the story of a brilliant poet and rising fighter Messiah Rose. Messiah is a boxer but his battles are more than physical. He expresses his triumphant journey of failure, redemption, romance, tragedy and epic battles through poetry and spoken word. His fight to rise from tragedy and obscure poverty growing up on the streets of New York City is a story for the ages.Acclaimed Writer/Filmmaker/Poet De'Angelo Young reenvisions ancient heroes and epic poems from iconic Greek Mythological tails such as Homer's The Odyssey, Beauwolf and Hercules. He beautifully illustrates Epic Poetry through a modern lens. Kiss From a Rose is a philosophical window into the human experience. It strikes at the heart of what it truly means to be human. Get ready for the story that will bring you to tears and leave you inspired to keep fighting for your dreams.