Blue Suburbia: Almost a Memoir    by Laurie Albanese Order:  USA  Can Perennial, 2004 (2004) Paperback      Reviewed by J. A. Kaszuba Locke I read Blue Suburbia, a memoir in verse, three times in one sitting. Laurie Albanese commands the reader's attention from the first few lines. By the tenth page, she had me in tears ... and I was just beginning to absorb every word. The verse format stirs a silt of memories, as the author tells her story succinctly and poignantly -- a heart-wrenching account of living with abuse, fear, illness, failure, hope and faith; searching for acceptance and finding love. Albanese is an artist in the true sense of the word. I challenge readers, who normally avoid verse, to try this book, which is likely to change your perspective and make you search for more in a similar vein. It's an artful blending of pain and despair, a sense of inadequacy and discovery. Beautifully expressed with minimal verbiage, Blue Suburbia is an intense, endearing read, one that I plan to enjoy over and over again. Note: Opinions expressed in reviews and articles on this site are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of BookLoons. Find more NonFiction books on our Shelves or in our book Reviews