San jose poetry festival an evening with sabrina benaim. Sabrina benaim is a poet who makes you feel a little less lonely as you battle your inner demons. Sabrina benaim is one of the most viewed performance poets of all time whose poem explaining my depression to my mother has become a cultural phenomenon with over 70,000,000 views. May 07, 2018 sabrina benaim is one of the most viewed performance poets of all time whose poem explaining my depression to my mother has become a cultural phenomenon with over 70,000,000 views. When is the last time you read a book of poetry that literally shook you to your core. Sabrina benaim is a writer, performance artist, and slam poet. And for the first ever she will be touring australia this may. She is the author of the bestselling book of poetry, depression and other magic. Review depression and other magic tricks by sabrina benaim.
She likes ice cream, conversations, coffee, dancing and football. She is the author of the bestselling book of poetry, depression and other magic tricks. She is one of the mostviewed spoken word poets of all time and is author of the bestselling collection of poetry depression and other magic tricks. Sabrina benaim born november 30, 1987 is a canadian poet and. Benaim has been touring the world, set for australian shows this month. Best sellers prime todays deals gift ideas new releases customer service electronics. She was a member of canadian championshipwinning 2014 toronto poetry slam team.
Its definitely something the world is starting to pick up on. This collection includes her poem explaining my depression to my mother a conversation, which has been viewed nearly six million times on youtube, and other pieces. Every time i closed my eyes i could see the past haunting me and after only one session i can now close my eyes without the terrible scenes and they are no longer in the forefront of my mind anymore. Check out these 10 poets if you hate poetry society19.
It was an intimate experience, as ive never read an author write with such raw and honest emotion about depression. Sabrina benaim born november 30, 1987 is a canadian poet and performance artist. Canadian slam poet sabrina benaim knows these feelings all too well, but shes. Benaim was a winner of the 2014 toronto poetry slam. Sabrina has toured australia, the uk, canada and the usa with her live shows, which are poetry readings. Sabrinabenaimsexplainingmydepressiontomy mother itisthemomentilearn everypersonievercometo. It is a documentation of struggle and triumph, a celebration of daily life and of living.
She is the author of the bestselling book of poetry. Sabrina benaim was born november 30, 1987 in toronto, canada. I was in the uk last month and it was really incredible to see the amount of support for someone who almost exclusively talks about mental illness. Sabrina benaim writes about difficult topics and life in an open and honest way.
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May 12, 2018 and for the first ever she will be touring australia this may. Buy sabrina benaim australian tour tickets, vic 2018. She describes what its like to have mental health problems and her poetry about depression is fantastic. Sabrina benaim the loneliest sweet potato get sabrina s book here. She is best known for her poem explaining my depression to my mother. I think to myself while waiting in line to reach the cashier. Poetry books you should be reading in 2020 buzzfeed. Buy sabrina benaim australian tour tickets, vic 2018 moshtix. Our opening poets for the evening will be selected youth poets from around the santa clara valley.
Dec 27, 2014 sabrina benaim is a 26 yearold spoken word poet from toronto. At age 23, benaim was found to have a benign tumor in her throat. Sabrina benaim is a 32 year old poet, storyteller, and workshop facilitator. In her debut poetry collection, she digs deep into. May, 2018 and for the first ever she will be touring australia this may. Depression and other magic tricks by sabrina benaim sabrina.
Books featuring our roster of amazing authors including rudy francisco, andrea gibson, phil kaye, rachel wiley, sabrina benaim, neil hilborn, blythe baird and more. For more amazing spoken word performances, check them out on youtube and facebook. Sabrina benaim s site explaining my depression to my mother track info. Sabrina benaim sabrina benaim is a 32 year old poet, storyteller, and dance party enthusiast. Get the latest sabrina benaim at mighty ape australia. Her videos online, have reached over 100 million people. Sabrina benaim is a 32 year old poet, storyteller, and dance party enthusiast. Plagued by traumas from my childhood and teenage years. It is a documentation of struggle and triumph, a celebration of daily life. Depression and other magic tricks by sabrina benaim. She is currently a coach of the 2016 toronto poetry slam tps team. Sabrina benaim is a 32yearold poet from toronto, canada. Jan 12, 2020 a button poetry favourite, sabrina benaim s explaining my depression to my mother has garnered 8 million views since it was posted in 2014.
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