Up and coming singer-songwriter, Ben McLellan, has once again put print to his poetry. 'Down and Out in Detroit' begins with poetic and personal prose that smartly wrestles with the challenges of securing hope in the face of adversity. This opening story is clearly the set up to the knockout punch that follows; seven separately themed chapters nearly overflowing with Dylanesque lyric, Twainian writings, and Burns-like poetry, all somehow remaining autobiographical and unique. It is not unlikely that the reader might find themselves traveling somewhere amongst the pages that are this book. And...

This is not your typical poetry book This book will never put your mind to sleep but will wake up your soul to all of the experiences that make up the substance of our lives. This book is an adventure You will travel from small town life to big city life to even grander places of world renown. It is the perfect companion for travellers and homebodies; football fans and music lovers; young folks and those who have been around awhile; those who have felt enthralled by romantic love and those who have felt crushed by its loss; those who thrive on the energy of enormous crowds and those who are...