Do Not Get It Twisted

"What a unique collection...as unique as each writer! Each with their own story...their own point of view! Read it and weep! Read it and laugh! Read it and ponder! But read it!" Adele Jensen "The words and poems of this book are quite exhilarating. It is a nice change from the associated stuffiness you can find yourself reading over and over again in most poetry books. "Don't Get It Twisted" breathes new life into poetry. Amazing and thought provoking!" Sharon Payne "This work of "art" is the pulse of who we are. After you read these "Words of Life," you realize that the volume of the book continues. Each word takes you on a journey that you don't want to end. Each page turns and you gasp for the next rhema. This work is inspiring and causes you to look at life in a new light. I applaud this work and say, "Well done!" Mernistyne R. Cole a/k/a "Lady Cole" Author of "I'm Married But, He's Not My Husband."

Finally finding the courage to step outside of the box that kept her bound for years, Elaine welcomed the opportunity to move to New York to live the life she always dreamed about. There she would experience the wonderful adventures that life presented yet the reality of the pain that life also brings to one's life was never a portrait within her imagination due to her lack of experience relating to relationships, betrayal, and her own incapability of trusting her spiritual belief and faith in God.

When a classmate in school invites her to the biggest dance of the year, Mina must convince her parents to let her go, while Jacinta deals with a jealous boyfriend, and JZ finds his place on the varsity basketball team threatened by bad grades.

The title, God Is Speaking, and the words in this book were given to me by God. These are words of encouragement, instruction, and inspiration all in the form of poetry. These are not my words. I am the instrument that God used to put it on paper. God is an awesome God. He knows the right things to say and the right time to say them. My prayer is that people will find comfort and peace when reading these words and that they will truly be blessed.

Welcome to a collection of experiences and feelings that I’ve gone through so far in life, written in the form of poetry. If you can relate to anything I’ve written and that made you feel less alone, then everything was worth it. We’re in this together because life is like that sometimes and it’s better when we’re not alone.

This is the true account of the rise and eventual fall of the most nefarious crime family in Arizona territory of the United States, the Big Five. This group was directly formed under the command and guidance of the most notorious drug lord in the history of Sinaloa, Mexico--El Chema. This organization will forever be shrouded in infamy. One of the leaders of this group was given a test. Everything hung on the balance that will forever change the lives and living of every member of the Big Five. No one would have thought he would be able to bring together some of the worst gang members, murderers, and drug dealers from every black neighborhood in Arizona. This group, called the Big Five Click, manifested from a promise... But at what cost? None of these young black men would have thought their future actions would have caused so much pain and destruction in the very communities around the country and around the world that they left their prints on. If only they knew what was to come, would they have done things another way? We dare you to read the first page of this true crime story. You won't be able to put it down, and the best part is, this is real! This is not a movie...yet!

[The poems] reflect a mirage of a woman's heart, soul and mind. Each layer of the mask is discarded as her heart reveals the truth of the matter. This book inspires a woman to cope with the pain and walk into the promises of God. The collection of poetry depicts real life themes of a woman's heart, rejunvenating and motivating all women to evolve and grow to higher levels in their life--page 4 of cover.

In this little gem Abel John Banda introduces teens to a comprehensive view of love. Most people limit love to a romantic, warm and mushy feeling but real love is more than that. Love is one big beautiful thing with many parts. The more we understand the parts of love, and how they bring people together, the greater our success and happiness in relationships. Love is an art and skill we can learn. Don't Get It Twisted, Love Is A Beautiful Thing is a book which presents love in a way that anyone can understand. Love doesn't have to be complicated; it can be simple and attainable. In this book you will learn what love is and what love is not, the two most popular views of love are compared, the role of "emotions" is clarified, the four types of love are united, practical guidelines are provided to help you pick a "relationship winner," and avoid "relationship losers." Last but not least, you will be introduced to seven core aspects of love, which will give you a solid foundation to enjoy your single life or to help you to recognize and find the love of your life. Finally, a book about true love in the palm of your hand. Change the way you look at love, and your relationships will totally change. Experience the beauty and the joy of true love today!Written with young people in mind. Great for teens who want to learn about authentic love and relationships.