By the half-way point, my jaw was on the floor. Alyssa Noelle is so talented. This is a must read for any and all women.  You see yourself, your sisters, your friends, someone in each of these expressions. Poems sound too small a word/description. I am moved beyond words, I feel the emotions, all of them, like they are my own, like I’m reading my own diary just written with much better expression. She is to be praised for her honesty and her courage, but more importantly she is to be heard by any all. WOW...

Alyssa's poetry speaks openly, with honesty and vulnerability. Her directness, particularly in "Arise," "Keepsake," "Empty Spaces & Far Off Places," and "Unshackled," invites readers in. This revelatory poetry of self-discovery opens to readers a woman's soul, but helps readers to see themselves as well, and in Alyssa's poetry, readers will find encouragement. These poems testify to the strength of love and the consequent importance of never giving up.

Alyssa Noelle Coelho has arrived. Her brilliantly crafted, rockstar poetry will awaken, inspire, and begin to unshackle those who have lost sight of themselves and their Love. Profound, unique, and utterly vulnerable, CHOSEN depicts the reality of our journey back to real, raw, and true love.

Love. Love. Love. Everyone wants it and needs it, but it's hard to find.  How totally refreshing to read Alyssa Noelle Coelho's Chosen, which tells the captivating story-- in a series of spoken word poems-- of Coelho's own journey towards finding ever-elusive love. At times surprising and unpredictable, but always tender-hearted and closely observed, her hopeful journey offers lessons for us all!

Every once in a while, Love surprises you by sending a powerful voice to remind of its Presence. Alyssa is that Chosen voice. Dynamic, passionate, purposeful. I have been utterly and profoundly moved by her poetry and its insistent reminder that Love is within reach, that Love is always there and always has been. Her beautiful often intimate, vulnerable and sometimes raw writing resonates deeply and gives one the courage to step out and claim the love and belonging every human seeks. In our busy, frantic lives we forget the simple truth. Love is always there... It has never left. This unforgettable journey back to love will kindle many on their own unique quests to embrace the love they desire. This book is a must read - it will challenge, provoke and change you. And if you haven't seen Alyssa perform her poetry live, you owe it to yourself see her show asap.

Raw, emotional, and visceral, Alyssa showcases the journey of a girl evolving to womanhood and the central force guiding all of us: Love. Her vulnerability and prose framing provide a unique combination that ultimately helps us understand that we are not alone in our search.

As someone who has coached many authors through the vulnerable process of sharing their stories, I love seeing a talented young woman, writer, poet, artist step onto the scene, into her power, and closer to Love. Alyssa's journey is raw, inspiring, and beautifully written. I have no doubts that Love will use Alyssa's many gifts, her willingness to bare her soul, and her carefully crafted art to wrap Its arms around every young woman who cracks open this masterpiece.