Sherene Love's knack for writing was nurtured and developed via the encouraging words of her Aunt Shandra. Both of them having had their writing skills to become more intense and defined, after the death of her mother, Angel, would result with this book of poetry being a "must read." It deals with issues from the wide spectrum of life and the haunting, poignant and "matter of fact" delivery is sure to have the reader impressed. Stepping back and allowing her niece to be exposed to the literary world is indicative of Shandra's desire to shine the spotlight on others whom she deems gifted....

This book is the only one that will take you inside the psychological aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Each heart-wrenching tale will leave you shaking your head and counting your blessings. The testimonies are forthright and will allow you to see beyond the picture that the media has painted of them. They're still in shock, still without official word of where some loved ones are, and to add insult to injury, they're having to make defiant declarations that they deserve better than what they've been getting.

Retrace the steps of Linda Aldridge-Robertson, through childhood on up to adulthood. You will vividly see all of the things that she saw and feel all of the things that she felt, when she came into the realization that she was adopted. Later she would deal with being despised and ridiculed for wanting to help everyone else to see that African-Americans are beautiful people, too, and running for Homecoming Queen was definitely her way of bringing this fact to light. Had her sense of self been less potent, she might have walked away before deciding that she was bigger than all that was coming...

Summer Rain is a best selling author who is enjoying the success of her latest book. This celebration is cut short when she begins to receive anonymous correspondence from someone going by the name of Ghostwriter. Ghostwriter claims that he/she will reveal the real reason why Summer's mother suddenly left home, and raised Summer alone. At first Summer chalks it up to the overactive imagination of a deranged fan, but after inquiring and receiving a nervous response from her mother, Summer is certain that she is onto something. Ignoring her mother's wish that she cease further communication...

To distant observers Getty L. Johns was a soft spoken, well mannered gentleman. He went about his day smiling and engaging in light conversation with those around him. His knack for playing the lottery and his outspoken political views made him a favorite in the office. To Lizzie Jacob, Getty was a lying two-timing psychopath. It wasn't until a chance encounter with Ruthie, "the other woman," that Lizzie truly realized the depth of his manipulation and deceit. The information shared with her hurt in ways that she could never imagine, but it also set her spirit free! As a result, Lizzie and...

Big Mama thought she had her hands full when she was raising her own wild and crazy children; but after suffering a second stroke, she realized her own children couldn't hold a candle to her great grandchildren Kito, Armonni, Christopher, Michael, Braylon, Kei'Zjon, Dai'Zjon, and Tristen are adorable, daring and precocious ...and Na'Lah? Well, she's just Big Mama's hope that the world will keep revolving. Her great grandkids' filters are off and their antics have begun One thing for sure though, Big Mama loves to laugh, and boy do they make her laugh