Be Holding: A Poem

Be Holding is a book that explores the connection between Dr. J's impossible move from the 1980 NBA Finals, photography, surveillance, music, and personal histories of flight and familial love, using lyric research and meditation to explore how the imagination and looking can make us closer to each other and bring us joy.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 68 pages
\n Publication date: 28 March 2021
\n Publisher: University of Pittsburgh Press
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Be Holding, a captivating work of lyric research or lyric meditation, delves into the profound connections between Dr. J's iconic move during the 1980 NBA Finals, his transition to pick-up basketball, the flying Igbo, the Middle Passage, photography, surveillance, state violence, music, and personal histories of flight and familial love. Through this intricate exploration, the author questions the power of imagination and our ability to connect with one another. Be Holding invites us to ponder how our gaze can bring us closer, fostering a sense of longing and yearning that transcends mere physical proximity. It prompts us to reach out to others, to seek connection and understanding, and to experience the joy that arises from this collective pursuit. The book weaves together a rich tapestry of ideas, drawing upon a diverse range of sources and perspectives to shed light on the complexities of human relationships and the enduring human quest for connection.

\n Weight: 172g\n
Dimension: 146 x 216 x 11 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780822966234\n \n