A Version of You


Non-Fiction - Memoir
560 Pages
Reviewed on 02/10/2020
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Author Biography

April Lee Fields is an author, a soulful songstress and a spoken word artist.

Performing live readings from her works, April effortlessly brings the quietude of the written word to life by submerging her audience in the sacred and ancient art of storytelling. Her original poetic performances take her audience on an epic Spoken Word journey across continents; from small-town America to hippy communes deep in the Australian Outback, from the linoleum suburbs of her hometown in Cornwall, UK, to overgrown jungle temples deep in the heart of Asia.

Each performance is set against a gentle instrumental backdrop where her vivid descriptions of both the exotic and the mundane are effortlessly entwined with a soulful observation that will completely transport her listener into a world of pure literary and melodic magic.

April has not only created her very own niche style within the world of spoken word but also beautifully curates her own shows; hosting open mic slots and booking feature poetic performers, fire twirlers and burlesque performances to accompany her own act of Story & Song.

April produces her own music, writes, edits, formats, designs, self publishes, campaigns & markets her literature independently and, further adding to her world of beauty and spirituality, also models; using these powerful images to support her cover work.

April Lee Fields is the epitome of a one woman army and, ultimately, a diverse force to be reckoned with.



    Book Review

Reviewed by Christian Sia for Readers' Favorite

A Version of You by April Fields is a memoir that beautifully blends travel and adventure and with vivid clarity captures the experiences of a young woman who allows herself to be transformed by the experience of the road and contact with new cultures. It opens with the author ready to move. She is in the UK, and the reader is introduced to her mindset and the maze of things that run through her mind every time she has to start on a new journey. The moment of preparation is crucial. She takes readers with her on an epic journey to Asia with its sacred places, to unique places in the USA and Australia. Readers encounter in April Lee Fields a questing, curious, and inquisitive soul as she travels across continents.

This memoir is rich and while the literal aspect of the story is hugely entertaining, it has deep currents that explore spiritual realities. In A Version of You by April Fields, the author captures her own journey towards self-discovery, her path to personal development. She is excited by the ever-changing landscapes and the realities of cultures she immerses herself in. The author evolves as she faces new challenges, falls in and out of love, and learns to practice the art of letting go. A Version of You is an exciting read that discusses the humanity of the protagonist, her love for travel and adventure, and her personal growth. This is one of those books that will inspire readers to pursue the things they love. It is deftly written.