A Quiet Storm

In this vividly written, suspense-driven novel, the secrets shared between two sisters erupt in tragedy. Rikki Moore was always the star of the family, easily outshining her younger sister, Stacy, at every turn. Smart, kind, and beautiful, it was no surprise when Rikki met and married the perfect man -- pediatrician Matt Dresden. Her students at 59th Street Elementary School adored her, the church matrons solicited her help on every committee, and everyone wanted the golden couple to put in an appearance at their parties. Stacy? She was just the overweight little sister who couldn't get her love life together. But the world didn't know about the storms that rippled just beneath the surface of Rikki's image of perfection. Ever since she was a teenager there were emotional breakdowns and obsessive behaviors -- secrets that Stacy was left to bear alone. Folks whispered, but they didn't know. When Rikki's husband, Matt, mysteriously disappears, however, the Moore family's carefully constructed image comes crashing down.

Born to fail! That's what many would say about the beginning of Stormy Wellington's life. Born to a mother who wanted to abort her, Stormy didn't have the best of beginnings. Raised mostly by her brothers and family friends while her mother took care of her business in the streets, it didn't seem like Stormy had any kind of path to success. And for a while, Stormy found herself caught up in the life of hustling and drug dealing, scheming and stripping. But even in the midst of that life, Stormy had a dream. Inside she knew she would rise above it all. She was determined never to be a product of that environment. The Quiet Storm is the autobiographical journey of Stormy Wellington as she overcame all the traps of her life. Not even her pregnancy at the age of fifteen stopped Stormy from shaping her future and taking control of her destiny. Stormy endured a life that was filled with pain, but instead of being a victim, she embraced her past, understanding the entire time that every situation and circumstance was a part of her process and would help her along her road to success. Today, Stormy Wellington is one of the top network marketers in the country and for the first time, this renowned motivational speaker and life coach, shares her story. The Quiet Storm is a story of hope and purpose and will leave you feeling encouraged and inspired, knowing that by embracing your past, like Stormy, you can step into the magnificence of your future!

In the 1970s Tappe identified a new group of children being born as Indigo, a term which has rapidly spread around the world ever since. Today she speaks out for these remarkable individuals who are bringing the winds of change to every level of society and culture.

Young Marques had his childhood dream of becoming an NFL player discouraged because of the taunting from his neighborhood rival, Ellis. With his father s guidance he learns a valuable life lesson during a neighborhood game, earning the nickname Quite Storm. Once Marques discovers the importance of good sportsmanship, his possibilities are endless."

Surviving the Quiet Storm is a heart stopping page-turner taking the reader on an intimate journey from brokenness to restoration. After experiencing the sudden death of a son full of great potential and promise, Wanda Ross delivers a candid view of a parents heart. Through the ink of the writing pen, the author expresses the gravity of such an experience as well as the triumphant victory one gains when able to draw strength in adversity. There is a lot that happens between once upon a time and happily ever after and this book, and its workbook companion, should be a staple in the homes of anyone searching for answers to manage grief after a senseless death. This book helps the reader find a way to forgive without forgetting and dream without doubt. Reflect, relate and release. It is possible to Survive the Quiet Storm - one word at a time, one page at a time, one day at a time.

A lot happens between once upon a time and happily ever after. Wanda Ross captures the depth of the hardship one experiences after the death of a loved one. The gravity of such an unimaginable experience is captured in Surviving the Quiet Storm, restoring readers hope in rebuilding and picking up the pieces after an unexpected event. Dr. Lonise P. Bias One of the best ways to survive a storm is to know one is on the way. What happens when the storm shows up unexpectedly? How do you respond when the winds of change begin to blow through your life without warning? Where do you go when the light goes out and you have no contingency plan in place? What do you do when you do not know what to do? What happens when you realize that the only thing quiet about a storm is that no one can hear it but you? Surviving the Quiet Storm Workbook is a compass that guides the reader through the winds of change. With each activity, the reader builds strength and momentum toward survival. The tools in the workbook are strategically designed to stimulate hope, invoke passion to forgive, and rejuvenate the heart to beat again, breathe again, and believe again. The unexpected death of a loved one can be gripping. The proactive steps on the road to recovery are through the pages of this life-changing Surviving the Quiet Storm Workbook.

This stunning poetry collection encourages readers from all cultures to explore the many threads of their own ancestral roots. Marker poems by wel-known poets, such as Langston Hughes, introduce each themed section of the book.