Through his poetry, Frank S. O’Neal brings together his experiences, friends and foes, different cultures and different times. As you read the words he has painted, you will peer into a view of the world that most people never see. He brings meaning to his observations and feelings, and demonstrates his keen sense of people, the environment, society, progress, success and failure, and a man’s place in the world.
"Fireside Chats, A Surrealist's View of the World Volume 1 is a collection of searing poems by a unique visionary, Frank S. O'Neal. Dedicated to Bernice Catherine Davis O'Neal and Frank Sebron O'Neal, the author's parents, Fireside Chats presents the cutting edge of a legacy of truth. Mr. O'Neal is a multi-talented author whose work is like a bright torch to light pathways out of shadows of centuries-old racism and bigotry. Most of it is not very comfortable to read or to experience, but it is certainly electrifying."
-Midwest Book Review
"... this heartfelt collection is for any enlightened individual with a serious interest in our country's history from a contemporary standpoint."
-ForeWord Clarion Review
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"Wow! Fireside Chats brings the heat on!
"What a wonderful, emotional way to view the world! Dedication. Commitment. Honor. Frank is a great new voice, and we all should heed it."
-Nikki Giovanni
"O'Neal lays bare his soul, and in doing so he helps us all to better understand the soul of America."
-Jack D. Angus, Ph.D.,
Black and Catholic in Omaha: A Case of Double Jeopardy
"This collection of poems, gentle and clamorous at once, is filled with energy that will not soon be spent."
-Evie Goodwin Christian,
Mosaic for Mama: Reflections & Prayers of Encouragement
5 out of 5 stars - A mind blowing experience!
"Seldom do moments come by in your life that can have an impact on who
you are, you know that feeling that leaves goosebumps on a warm day, but
when they do they are never forgotten. Fireside Chats is one of those
moments.
"Poets often forget that poetry is a way to express themselves, and in
the realm of poetry there is no room for "dumbing down". Frank S. O'Neal
embodies this. This book is a page turner. If you would like to drink
fresh water from a spring on the top of the highest mountain then this
book is for you."
-Jacob Palermo, Amazon.com Review
5 out of 5 stars - There is no other author like Frank O'Neal, he is a breath of fresh air.
"Frank O'Neal is one of a kind. His ability to capture the reader's
attention and intrigue the reader is out of this world. His combination
of word play combined with his life experiences leaves a lasting
impression to whoever reads it, no matter their walk of life. This
volume is a breath of fresh air to the poetry industry that is drowning
from a lack of creativity. If you are looking for mental stimulation,
then look no further than Fireside Chats:A Surrealist's View Of The
World."
- Leanne Yarpe, Amazon.com Review