Book Spotlight: “Wisdom From A Turtle” by Michael McWilliamson
“I am a thirty-eight-year-old college dropout and convicted felon. I was born and raised in Maryland, where I still live today and sell junk on eBay for a living. I spend my free time playing video games, doing mediocre sketch art, playing guitar (badly), and thinking deep thoughts. Since any idiot can spit out a book, let me just say that it is this idiot’s hope that just one single person will read this and make a real and spiritual change to his or her life. Despite the random and sometimes crude humor in this book, I hope one or more persons will learn through my testimonial message that Jesus Christ is the way, the truth, and the light to a better life and a better eternity.” -Michael McWilliamson
Wisdom From A Turtle
For author Michael McWilliamson, a sixteen-month stint in jail gave him ample opportunity to reflect about life, his past, and his mistakes. It also gave him the chance to read the Bible, learn about God, and turn his life around. In this memoir, McWilliamson candidly talks about the insights into his life experiences and discusses how those experiences shaped him into becoming the man he is today. Wisdom from a Turtle shares details about his family and his upbringing and interweaves biblical principles into the lessons he’s gleaned from his past. In addition, he provides commentary on a variety topics from raising children, getting a job, spending (or not spending money), and dealing with today’s technology. Using hilarious cartoons, McWilliamson not only pokes fun at himself as he relives his past, but also supplies the mental and spiritual tools to help understand and interact with others. The messages communicated in Wisdom from a Turtle provide lessons to better cope with life’s challenges.
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Uniquely Yours- A Poem For Every Occasion
Uniquely Yours: A Poem For Every Occasion – By: Corene A. Patterson
Trafford Publishing Overview:
Have you ever read a poem, but weren’t quiet sure what the author was talking about? Uniquely yours: A Poem for Every Occasion is written with the reader’s personal taste in mind. You will travel with the author on a compelling journey through hidden door as you gain insight into human circumstances. The style is unique to meet the challenges of the Twenty-First Century.
Have you ever searched for the perfect introduction or conclusion to your perfect speech? Your search for the right words to say on unique occasions is over. Uniquely Yours: A Poem For Every Occasion will be one reference that you will cherish among your choicest books.
Uniquely Yours: A Poem for Every Occasion encompasses life experiences. It takes you, the reader on an individual walk through others experience as you view life-long lessons that are validated by biblical references Uniquely Yours: A Poem for Every Occasion is a fresh approach to the genre of poetry. The book is written around moral principles that are relative to human circumstances. Uniquely Yours: A Poem For Every Occasion is a collection of poems that conveys a message for everyone. There are ten different categories with over one hundred thirty poems to meet special needs and special occasions. Uniquely Yours: A Poem For Every Occasion is a treasure to be shared among professionals, ministers and church leaders, teachers, students, couples and families.
Trafford Publishing About the Author:
From the fields of rural Arkansas to the urban classrooms of Memphis, Tennessee, this author has a positive effect on everyone that she encounters. Corene A. Patterson is a recently ordained minister who has a special calling for special works. Now, she shares her gift by creating a spiritual guide through poetry.
Corene Patterson received an associate degree in marketing from what is now Southwest Community College. She holds a Bachelors and Master’s Degree in Special Education from the University of Memphis and a Master’s Plus in General Education from Cumberland University in Lebanon Tennessee. She is presently a special education teacher in the Memphis City School district. Corene possesses a unique gift and talent for dealing with those who are meek. Her love for special children is her ministry and their needs keep her focused as she remembers Jesus’ saying: If you do it for the least of my people, you have also done it for me”(Matthew 25:40).
She initiated her love and talent for writing poetry when she wrote the class poem for her high school’s graduating class. She has written numerous plays for all occasions that have been produced in her local church and school. She also has a book in progress, Plays for All Occasions, which is forth coming. Corene now manages her own writing service: Patterson’s Personalize Poetry: Uniquely Yours. She creates one-of-a-kind poems for individuals in her church, school, and community.
Corene has one son: Harrel, and two daughters: Wanda and Lisa.
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Excerpt from Uniquely Yours: A poem For Every Occasion
Don’t Forget
Before you take that special trip,
To the mall for that special gift.
As you make a thorough check over your list,
Remembering those you might have missed.
As you include family, friends and significant others.
Remember the less fortunate; your sisters and brothers.
So make your list and check it twice.
But remember to heed Jesus’ advice.
Include the least of my children, you see.
What you do for the least of these is also done for me.
This is a beautiful poem, to God be the Glory. Keep doing what God has placed in your heart to do, live your dream and be the difference.
Thanks. That is what we all must be-different–Ourselves!!!