The Blandishment to Resurrect my Existence is an alluring combination of poetry and storytelling. Józef Rhoüwe includes us in a conversation he has with one of his great mentors and good friend, where he completely opens up his heart, and allows us a profound look into his mind, and his way of making sense of the world around him. His sentiments and emotions are reflected in every aspect of the book, from the cover, to the shape of the poems. He isn't afraid to show how low his decisions took him, but he also offers us exceptional advice so we can learn to pick ourselves back up too, and gain control over our own lives so we can bring out the best aspects of our characters, and create a better future. But most importantly, Rhoüwe shows us the power there is in knowing who we truly are, through self-acceptance and self-understanding. This is a book for those who lost hope, those who feel they're alone in life, those who can't understand themselves, those who live in fear. Coming from a man who lived through those insecurities, and managed his way out of them. And who is now willing to share his life and what he's learned from it with us. - Immanuel Grant