Unashamed
Unashamed by Harry Baker is a poetry collection published by Burning Eye Books in 2022, featuring 137 pages in English. This work chronicles the journey of the World Poetry Slam Champion, detailing his transition from a mathematics graduate uncertain about his poetic abilities to becoming a well-regarded poet with a global audience. The collection includes poems from sold-out performances alongside new pieces created during a time when live shows were not possible.
Readers will find a diverse range of themes in Unashamed, from personal experiences such as school bullying and a cancer diagnosis to broader topics like climate change. Baker’s unique blend of language and logic is evident as he explores the connections between poetry and mathematics, celebrating the wonder of the world around us. The collection reflects his journey of self-acceptance and the joy of embracing all aspects of one’s identity, making it a thoughtful exploration of heart, humor, and hope.
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Unashamed follows the journey of World Poetry Slam Champion Harry Baker from graduating with a maths degree being unsure if this poetry thing was even possible, to becoming one of the nation’s favourite poets and having his work viewed by millions all over the globe.
A collection of poems taken from sold out shows combined with new work written at a time when that was no longer possible. From the joyful creativity of German compound words to having his prime number poetry shared on TED.com, it took Harry far too long to realise that maths has been as much a part of his work as the poetry. That both are about figuring out the world around us, finding wonder in your surroundings, and searching for connection wherever you can.
From school bullying through climate change, via a healthy obsession with falafels and a 10,000th birthday, Harry’s love of language and logic has got him through marathons, a cancer diagnosis and potentially ruined his wife’s chances of getting a job in an ice cream shop. Unashamed is a book of heart, humour and hope. It shows what happens when you’re truly able to celebrate all the parts of yourself.
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