Somebody Prayed for Me by Allyson M. Deese, Linda R. Herman and Tinisha Nicole Johnson. Powerful and Inspirational short-stories.
In life we travel many journey's. But do we ever stop and think how our actions might affect others?
We may be in pain, but at the same time, someone else may be feeling that same pain. How do we cope, how do we get through the difficulties that life thows at us? There is hope, all we have to do is believe and pray.
In Somebody Prayed for Me, the authors touch on various social issues, told in fictional form.
Sometimes when you don't have the strength to pray for yourself during times of trouble, somebody, somewhere is praying for you.
Excerpt
Excerpt “Facing Reality” by Tinisha Nicole Johnson
Denise opened the door and saw Tiffany asleep in bed, still fully dressed. On thenightstand sat an empty candy wrapper and a carton of orange juice. Denise turned off thelight, making her way to her own bed. For the third night in a row she cried herself to sleep,intensely depressed.
The next morning Denise was awakened by her daughter, who’d become her usual
alarm clock.
“Mom, get up. You’ve been drinking again I see.” Tiffany held up the bottle of vodka.
Denise focused, then snatched the bottle from Tiffany’s hand.
“What time is it?” She slowly sat up and brushed her wild hair back with her fingers.
“It’s eight. My bus comes soon and you have to be at work in thirty minutes. Get up!”
Tiffany placed a cup of fresh hot coffee on the nightstand before walking out. Denise reached for it and took a sip, before going to the bathroom, running the cold water over her head and taking a hot shower.
Denise banged her head lightly against the shower wall as the water ran through her hair down her back. She had to stop doing this.
Professional Reviews
- Wanda B. Campbell, author of First Sunday in October
"An emotional release...Somebody Prayed For Me is filled with heartfelt stories and poems that challenges the reader to confront the deep hidden toils within and release them to the power of prayer."
- Tamara Angela Grant, author of Promises Made, Promises Kept.
"Somebody Prayed For Me is truly inspiring! These uplifting poems and stories really fill your soul with peace and optimism!"
- Peron F. Long, author of Pulpit Confessions.
"Will somebody please pass me a fan! Linda, Tinisha and Allyson, have written a compilation of stories and poems that are bound to touch the hearts and souls of everyone who reads them and leave them saying without doubt Somebody Prayed for Me.
Note: Since my husband's cancer surgery 4/25/05, this book content has been integrated into the public speaking content for audiences interested in a sassy approach to personal and/or community awareness events. Another chapbook on intimate love poet
