PRAISE FOR WHITE KNUCKLE
White Knuckle is an intense and gritty collection of rousing poetry.
— Thomas Anderson, Literary Titan
One of the most authentic autobiographies told in verse.
— Steve Quade, Indies Today
These are vital poems rooted in personal experience
but which reach out into common ground.
— Dr Bob Beagrie, Ek Zuban
This is a landmark debut book from Steven Bruce.
— Andy Willoughby, Ek Zuban
White Knuckle is an overwhelmingly good collection.
The use of enjambment here is impeccable, giving the entire collection a cadence akin to that of a march through the author's own personal underworld.
— Owen Green, The Book Nook Review
There are experiences in poetry to which you become a witness.
And it is essential that there be witnesses.
— Helena Nelson, The Sphinx Review
Steven Bruce’s poetry is intelligent, sharp, and demands to be heard.
— Mandy Maxwell, The Stanza
"This is a very powerful and inspiring book that will touch the hearts of a lot of readers."
— Ria Kataria, The Online Book Club
This is an in-depth essay unravelling through complex human emotions.
Their beauty lies in their unadulterated voice.
— Amina Thajudeen, The Ultimate Reviewer
"The true power of poetry is sharing the struggles of life and this book drives that home."
— Rob Alex, Book Promotion Club
I found the emotional depth of this book on par with some of Wordsworth’s poems, such as Michael, where tragedy unfolds as a full story through the use of crafted verse.
— Darla Hogan, Goodreads
I felt this in my soul. Truly a masterpiece.
— Ray, Amazon
A powerful collection of poems. Bruce is a true master of imagery, emotion and words in his vivid, harrowing descriptions of his life.
— Jackson Simiana, Goodreads
This is one of the most raw, honest, and overall best poetry collections I have ever read.
— Poa Vilchis, Goodreads
Such a powerful and heavy-hitting collection of poems.
— Adam Gary, Youtube
Haunting, powerful, and potent.
— Anita Horan, Author and Activist
Beautifully and economically written without a single unnecessary word.
— B.C. Derbyshire, Amazon
Steven Bruce does what so many of us shy away from doing: he peels away his layers, sheds any hint of deception and opens his veins to bleed his truth on the page through his poetry.
Wonderful collection!
— Angela, Goodreads
You don’t only read these poems - you feel them reaching into the pit of your stomach.
— Dave Talbot, Goodreads
This should be required reading in every senior school. A story of inspiration for young people.
— Pat Backley, Goodreads
I have been waiting for a collection like this for some time. Substance over style. Something that isn't pretentious. Something that feeds the soul.
— Sophie Lewis, Goodreads
An unbelievable collection. Not to be missed!
— Arlene Lomazoff-Marron, Amazon
These are unpretentious and vivid poems that are truly effective and will make you feel alive and more human.
— Simon Herring, Goodreads
The writing is profound, ruminating, full of suffocating feelings. You can feel the writer's emotions pouring out onto the page.
— Linda Vesterlund, Goodreads
A testimonial to having survived an abusive childhood. Buy the book you won’t be sorry.
— Jane, Amazon
This is raw but this is real, this is the kind of writing you grow from.
— Cece Barnes, Goodreads
I will guarantee that once you start it you will want to finish it in one read. Highly recommended.
— Sam Thompson, Amazon
This collection by Steven Bruce is raw, brutal, and pulls no punches.
— Carrie-Anne, Goodreads
After reading the book I felt so emotional that it took me a couple of days
to think about how to convey how I felt.
— Rebecca, Amazon
The acute distress and desperation contained in these pages are channeled honestly and boldly by a true survivor.
— Joe Clements, Goodreads