Exploring the journey of love through poetic verse and illustrations, the narrative highlights various forms of love, from the warmth of familial bonds to the joy found in playful moments. Each verse captures the essence of love as a nurturing force, culminating in the realization that true love begins with self-acceptance and compassion. The book beautifully intertwines imagery and heartfelt expressions, making it a touching exploration of love's many dimensions.
Exploring the inner journey of self-discovery, this book combines verse and illustrations to depict the varied emotions we encounter within ourselves. It highlights the uncertainty of what we might find when we delve into our minds, capturing the spectrum of feelings from sadness to joy. The narrative concludes with a comforting message about self-acceptance and the importance of nurturing oneself, encouraging readers to embrace their emotions and offer themselves kindness.
Set against the backdrop of mid-life transitions, the narrative follows four women navigating significant lifestyle changes while sharing a home. The protagonist leaves her marriage impulsively and finds refuge with her brother, who requests dog-sitting for his television-loving Great Dane, Albert, in exchange for shelter. As the women gather, each grappling with their own challenges, the story explores contemporary themes with a blend of emotional depth and humor, creating an engaging and relatable experience.
The narrative captures the innocence of childhood through the bold journey of a young girl, Zoey, as she seeks the elusive gifts of peace and quiet for her father. Along her path, she encounters a diverse cast of characters, each contributing valuable insights that shape her understanding of life. By the conclusion, readers find themselves transformed alongside Zoey, reflecting on the subtle yet profound changes in their own lives.
Inspired during a moment of depression, the author created a collection of message poems that uplift and resonate universally. Encouraged by friends, the poems are paired with meaningful photographs taken in a beautiful garden, enhancing the emotional impact of the verses. This collaboration captures the essence of hope and connection, inviting readers to share in the transformative experience of the words and images.
Exploring the complex emotions surrounding loss, this story combines verse and illustrations to convey that feelings, both significant and minor, are part of life. It addresses the sadness of losing a beloved pet while encouraging readers to imagine where their pets go, fostering understanding and acceptance. The narrative emphasizes the importance of personal feelings and memories, suggesting that remembering the joy shared can aid in healing the heart.
This is an eight-scene drama portraying black women reliving their journey through higher education and work-based learning. Black women's voices are the focus, reflecting on the complexities and dynamics of institutional power, professional exploitation, silencing, subordination and non-transformative education. A black feminist standpoint theoretical approach with an autoethnographic presentation invites the reader into the camaraderie, emotions, tears and laughter of a cohort of mature black healthcare workers engaging in a foundation degree with a promise of promotion. The author captures the voices of the women, weaves in her own account and sets the stories in fictional locations. Using cultural sayings, black philosophy and black music in a creative way, this work offers a platform from which to start discussions on black women's labour in the NHS.
A note from Peggy ... I was looking for a special book in the bookstore - a sharing experience I could give my friend. "The book you're looking for is not on our shelves, it's in your heart," the sales girl smiled. Her insightful comment inspired me. My heart had already spilled a lifetime of writings - I only needed to compile them for sharing. I gathered my favorite poems, thoughts and drawings and tied the pages with ribbon as the gift for my friend. She loved it. Then she asked me to keep sharing the gift. And - I have. This edition marks the fourth printing of "Very Much A Woman's Book." It comes, as it did from the start, with love from my heart to the heart of a friend...