Praise for White Knuckle

"These are vital poems rooted in personal experience but which reach out into common ground."

— 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 unraveling 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 felt this in my soul. Truly a masterpiece."

— Ray, Amazon

"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

"The author is so talented with his words."

— Carina Aranina, Goodreads

"An intimate, harsh, and utterly raw depiction of growing up around poverty, abuse, and addiction."

— N.P. Hunt, Amazon