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Born in 1973, Brett C. Persson is an author and recovering addict who channels his experiences into thought-provoking poetry and prose. As the author of his debut book, “Poetry Of An Addict,” and several other collections, Brett offers poignant insights into the life of a recovering addict, exploring universal themes through descriptive wordplay and vivid imagery. He aims to reassure readers struggling with alcoholism that they are not alone, helping them find solace in the unique and expressive power of poetry. While Brett has stopped writing poetry, he continues to work on other written projects. He resides in Buckeye, Arizona, with his wonderful wife of 30 years, Kim. They have three grown daughters and one granddaughter.
Poetry of an Addict: Refined Reflections - Available Now
In "Poetry of an Addict: Refined Reflections," Brett C. Persson takes readers on an intense journey through the depths of addiction and the path to recovery. Written initially during his struggle with substance abuse, these poems are raw, visceral, and unflinchingly honest.
Through the lens of his own experiences, Persson delves into the tumultuous emotions, the haunting memories, and the profound longing for redemption that accompany addiction. Each poem is a poignant reflection of the darkness and chaos that consumed his life during those harrowing times.
However, this remastered edition offers a fresh perspective on Persson's poetic journey. Clean and sober since November 2011, he has revisited his work with newfound clarity and sobriety. With careful attention to rhyme and meter, Persson has refined a selection of his original poems, enhancing their poetic resonance while preserving their raw authenticity.
From the depths of despair to the glimmer of hope on the road to recovery, "Poetry of an Addict: Refined Reflections" is a testament to the power of resilience, transformation, and the healing force of art. Through his evocative verse, Persson invites readers to confront the realities of addiction, find solace in shared experiences, and embrace the possibility of renewal.
This remastered edition is a testament to Persson's journey and a beacon of hope for anyone grappling with addiction or seeking a path to healing. It is a testament to poetry's enduring power to illuminate the darkest corners of the human experience and inspire profound moments of catharsis and redemption.
A Lost Soul Found in the Darkness -Available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Audible & iTunes
Step into a powerful journey through abuse, addiction, and redemption, told through the art of Haiku.
As a profound collection of Japanese Haiku poetry, this illuminating book transports you on a journey through the troubled life of one tormented soul. From a childhood marred by abuse and neglect to a life poisoned by addiction, Jake was plunged down a dark path from an early age by the cruelties of fate.
But in his darkest moment, while sitting in a prison cell, a ray of light appeared to him. Jake was faced with a life-defining choice: to continue down his self-destructive path, or to turn toward the hope of redemption and find the courage to face his demons.
As an inspiring and redeeming testament to the hidden potentialities within us all, A Lost Soul Found in the Darkness describes one man’s journey to overcome his predicament, defy his upbringing, and forge a new life for himself beyond the pain and addiction that hounds him.
Author and recovering addict Brett C. Persson invites you on this journey, weaving Jake’s story with real-life lessons and struggles drawn from his personal life.
Imbued with timeless religious motifs, this book is a must-read for anybody who loves thought-provoking Haiku collections that communicate deep truths about tragedy, hope, and salvation.
Just A Passing Moment In Time: A Journey from Life to Death in Haiku -Available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Audible & iTunes
Embark on an odyssey through human life and cherish our collective journey with a life-changing collection of haikus.
Cherishing and celebrating the passage of human life, this illuminating collection of haikus explores our journey from conception to death. Imbued with profound themes of love, parenthood, relationships, and the rich web of emotions that we experience along the way, this book roams through childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and finally old age with a thoughtful narrative that offers reflections on each stage of our growth.
Following the classic Japanese haiku structure that has made it such a popular and beloved form of poetry, Just a Passing Moment in Time offers us a window into human life – an event that is a brief moment in eternity, but a powerful and everlasting odyssey for everyone it touches. Author and poet Brett C. Persson invites you on a journey to discover the fullness of human experience, weaving imaginative wordplay that explores everything from the mundane to the extraordinary.
Through love and grief, joy and sadness, and the endless discovery and curiosity that drives us into the unknown, this collection will give you a newfound perspective and appreciation for the little things in life, along with those seemingly ordinary moments which hide a vast source of meaning and wonder just below the surface.
UPCOMING BOOKS
Available Now - Poetry of an Addict: Refined Reflections - A rework of previous poetry
Coming 2025 - The Imprisonment of Abby Lee - A Novel
Coming 2025 - A Lost Soul Rising Out of the Darkness - A Novel
Coming 2026 - In the Shadows of Phoenix - A Novel
Published Works
Poetry of an Addict: Refined Reflections
Poetry of an Addict: Refined Reflections
Poetry of an Addict: Refined Reflections
The remastering of previous works
Available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Apple Books, Scribd, Kobo, and other digital retailers.
Coming Soon - Audible and iTunes
The Ending of the Path
Poetry of an Addict: Refined Reflections
Poetry of an Addict: Refined Reflections
A collection of Haiku covering a variety of topics.
Available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Audible, iTunes, Apple Books, Scribd, Kobo, and other digital retailers.
A Lost Soul Found in the Darkness
Poetry of an Addict: Refined Reflections
A Lost Soul Found in the Darkness
A journey of the soul captured in haiku.
Available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Audible, iTunes, Apple Books, Scribd, Kobo, and other digital retailers.
Just A Passing Moment In Time
Inept & Random Thoughts Captured In Haiku
A Lost Soul Found in the Darkness
A collection of Haiku covering one life from conception to death.
Available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Audible, iTunes, Apple Books, Scribd, Kobo, and other digital retailers.
A Leaf on the Wind
Inept & Random Thoughts Captured In Haiku
Inept & Random Thoughts Captured In Haiku
A collection of Tanka poems covering a variety of topics.
Available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Audible, iTunes, Apple Books, Scribd, Kobo, and other digital retailers.
Inept & Random Thoughts Captured In Haiku
Inept & Random Thoughts Captured In Haiku
Inept & Random Thoughts Captured In Haiku
A collection of Haiku covering a variety of subjects and themes.
Available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Audible, iTunes, Apple Books, Scribd, Kobo, and other digital retailers.
Poetry of an Addict: Complete Edition
Poetry of an Addict: Complete Edition
Poetry of an Addict: Complete Edition
A collection of poetry written while on and off drugs.
Available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Apple Books, Scribd, Kobo, and other digital retailers.
Haiku of an Addict
Poetry of an Addict: Complete Edition
Poetry of an Addict: Complete Edition
A collection of Haiku covering a variety of topics.
Available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Audible & iTunes, Apple Books, Scribd, Kobo, and other digital retailers.
More Poetry of an Addict
Poetry of an Addict: Complete Edition
More Poetry of an Addict
A collection of poems covering a variety of topics written both while in addiction and while in recovery.
Out of Print
but included in
Poetry of an Addict: Complete Edition
Poetry of an Addict
More Poetry of an Addict
Poetry of an Addict
Poetry of an Addict
Poetry of an Addict
A collection of poems covering a variety of topics written mostly when I was in active addiction.
Out of Print
but included in
Poetry of an Addict: Complete Edition
Upcoming BOOKS
The Imprisonment of Abby Lee
A Lost Soul Rising Out of the Darkness
A Lost Soul Rising Out of the Darkness
Seventeen long years had slipped away since Abby Lee last felt the soft touch of sunlight on her skin, a free woman. Now, confined to a stark, desolate cell on Florida's death row, the passage of time had etched itself into every corner of her existence. The walls, once indifferent witnesses to her days, now echoed with the weight of her
Seventeen long years had slipped away since Abby Lee last felt the soft touch of sunlight on her skin, a free woman. Now, confined to a stark, desolate cell on Florida's death row, the passage of time had etched itself into every corner of her existence. The walls, once indifferent witnesses to her days, now echoed with the weight of her solitude.
Despite the crushing weight of her circumstances, Abby Lee clings to fragments of hope, fragile as they are. Could there still be a chance, however faint, to reclaim her freedom before the inevitable? Or was this cruel countdown to her execution date the final chapter in her life?
Coming 2025
A Lost Soul Rising Out of the Darkness
A Lost Soul Rising Out of the Darkness
A Lost Soul Rising Out of the Darkness
A journey through the troubled life of Jake, a tormented soul from a childhood marred by abuse and neglect to a life poisoned by addiction, Jake was plunged down a dark path from an early age by the cruelties of fate. Can Jake find salvation?
Coming 2025
In the Shadows of Phoenix
A Lost Soul Rising Out of the Darkness
In the Shadows of Phoenix
In the scorching heart of Phoenix, Arizona, danger lurks beneath the sun-soaked surface, and only one man possesses the skills to uncover the truth. Meet Kyle Strauss, a seasoned private detective with a knack for navigating the shadows that dwell in the desert city.
Coming 2026
