About this Book

The stories are interspersed with powerfully evocative poems that express the heartfelt feelings and emotions of some seasoned sisters. "Rebirth of a Woman" is about a woman who walks out on her husband "after a lifetime of living in misery." In another poem, a woman "rejoice(s) with the reflection of freedom / Much like the Negro slave of the old," when the shackles binding her soul are cut off. In the insightful poem "Transformation," one sister realizes, "I need to forgive the pain I have inside. / I need to do the hardest thing, / I need to forgive myself. / Only then... / will I be able to make a change." Vicki Ward looks back on her life in the closing poem and feels content that she has "Moved forward assured. / Climbed out of potholes, tamed fears, / Enemies slain, loves won." These unique and compelling real life accounts will touch the hearts and stir the souls of readers. Women all over the world will be able to relate to the experiences of these mature women and feel reassured they are not alone in their personal journeys. This book is enhanced by appendices containing biographies of the contributors as well as addresses and online resources for women that provide valuable information on services ac.