Sapphire's Pain: Poetry and Truth is gritty, raw, and pure inspiration. Monique and her two sisters, Jasmine and Elizabeth, have unearthed the gems inside of themselves. Every poem is a reality check and a graphic description of life. Sapphire has survived child molestation, growing up with drug addicted family members, and poverty. Despite the adversity, Sapphire has refused to break and has pushed through indecision and confusion to arrive at her destiny. Sapphire is tough, a beautiful blue hue, and shines radiantly in every circumstance. Sapphire's life is a testimony to all girls worldwide that no matter how difficult life may be, the pressure will create a breathtaking gem that dazzles for eternity.