Book · 2021 · nyt:combined-print-and-e-book-fiction=2021-04-18
The Hill We Climb
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Amanda Gorman who made a big splash at the presidential inauguration with her inaugural poem the hill we climb released that as a book and it sold more than 200,000 copies in its first week.
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Well, this week was the inauguration of of Joe Biden and Amanda Gorman recited her poem The Hill We Climb.
Why people recommend it
The Hill We Climb by Amanda Gorman is the stirring inaugural poem that captured international attention when it was recited at the presidential inauguration of Joe Biden. The book version of the poem quickly became a massive commercial and cultural phenomenon. On The Book Review podcast, Alexandra Alter discussed the title during a publishing industry update, noting that Gorman made a significant splash at the inauguration and that the subsequently released book sold over two hundred thousand copies within its first week on shelves. On EconTalk, host Russ Roberts also mentioned the historic event, noting the broadcast of the presidential inauguration and highlighting Gorman's recitation of The Hill We Climb. Together, these references capture the immense immediate impact of the work, reflecting how a single poetic performance transitioned rapidly into a bestselling published text that resonated with readers across the nation seeking inspiration and unity during a time of political transition.
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Alexandra Alter Amanda Gorman who made a big splash at the presidential inauguration with her inaugural poem the hill we cl… 1
“Amanda Gorman who made a big splash at the presidential inauguration with her inaugural poem the hill we climb released that as a book and it sold more than 200,000 copies in its first week”
Russ Roberts Well, this week was the inauguration of of Joe Biden and Amanda Gorman recited her poem The Hill We Climb. 1
“Well, this week was the inauguration of of Joe Biden and Amanda Gorman recited her poem The Hill We Climb.”