Testimonials for And How My Spirit Soars
An extraordinary journaling experience of an incredible journey! A story of tenacity, purpose and determination to reach a better path paved with love and grace."
Larry James, Author and President of Celebratelove.com
"Readers of any age, any race, any religion will be inspired by And How My Spirit Soars. From the moment you hold this book in your hands, you’ll know you are touching – and about to be touched – by a very special presentation."
Drollene P. Brown, Reviewer, Williston Pioneer Sun News
"And How My Spirit Soars is an affirming hymn to life’s possibilities, charting as it does a black woman’s journey from a New York neighborhood through public school, into college, and finally into law school. It is written with the kind of sincerity that marks this woman as a voice worth attending to and listening for in the future."
William E. Coles, Jr., Author, Compass in the Blood
"I did not think that I had much more growing up to do, but oh how I’ve grown this evening. Of course I am going to reread, And How My Spirit Soars, but once started, I could not put it aside until I absorbed the last page, “Pack Wings”, followed by Acknowledgements at 4:08am."
Marilyn Dean, Retired, Age 73
"I read And How My Spirit Soars over the weekend. It’s wonderful. Your writing style is incredibly powerful and engaging. Thank you for sharing much of yourself with us, your readers. Your story is an inspirational blessing."
Donna Auguste, President, Leave a Little Room Foundation
"Be prepared! While traveling with Sharon as she journeys through her life, you will rediscover and touch those hidden, those buried parts of your own mind, heart, and soul. Sharon unabashedly reveals her emotions, passions, beliefs, and dreams through this courageous work of art. Watch how her spirit soars and flows from the center of her being to yours."
Ellen Hillringhaus, Artist
"With this powerful first novel, driven by truthful times and characters, And How My Spirit Soars by Sharon Simpson Joseph emerges as a beautifully crafted novel rich in wisdom and compassion. A wonderful display of love and forces that at times can threaten it, written in sparkling prose with poetry and grace."
Beatrice A. Woody, The Clearview Company
"I found And How My Spirit Soars to be a refreshing journey! I laughed, cried, and felt, at times, as if I actually lived through some of the author's experiences. I could definitely relate. The book is a testimony of faith and will be an inspiration to all who read it."
Lisa Henley, Atlanta, Georgia
"Reading And How My Spirit Soars is like accepting an invitation to take a trip to a place you have always wanted to go - your heart. Honest, funny, painful and real; full of celebration, lessons and love. A wonderful opportunity to visit some novel places with a good friend and traveling companion close by your side. My advice. . . RSVP, now!"
Brenda Romney Martin, Esq.
"Somewhere I learned that only a life reflected on is a life lived. And How My Spirit Soars exudes the potential and power of reflection. It both taught and impelled me to reflect and repack. Something deep down I wanted to do, but wasn't sure how. Read, reflect and repack."
Mr. Chris Torkelson, Atlanta,GA