An emotional autobiography of an African American's journey to Hawaii, through the racism of America.

Booklist Starred Review - Finding Comfort is about providing emotional and spiritual care following a mass fatality incident like a mass shooting, terrorist act or catastrophic natural disaster. Through examples and practical suggestions, it explores the needs of those who are suffering and how those needs can be met.

In life we sometimes struggle with challenging entities. It could be a person, a place or a thing. Even though the scenario is different, the principle is the same. Have you ever asked yourself, "How did I end up here once again?" "Why haven't things changed with this person, this place, or this thing?" 'We go through numerous matters over and over because we refuse to listen to what life teaches us. The cycle of specific trials and test stop when and only when the lesson is learned. Life Lessons by EJ provides original, thought-provoking quotes purposed to prompt discussions on the lessons in our lives in an EXPOSE, EXAMINE, EXECUTE format. While the antidote is owner specific, the resolution remains the same. The fact is you "must" take immediate action responding with urgency. Without any reservations, acknowledge and learn the lessons that are before you. You will be motivated, inspired and transformed.

While others hold onto their journals with a lock and key, this piece, entitled My Notebook, opens the door into the heart, mind, and soul of Earl Johnson, Jr. Writing that is sensual, visual, and interestingly personal, these poems say the words others are afraid to tell. Passion and feelings are transformed onto paper as he probes into "Matters of the Heart." In this section Earl explores love, pain and the power of attraction. Next, "It's all About Relationship" takes a look at spirituality and deep, personal relationships. In order to look to the future he then reveals the "Knowledge from our Past" and speaks to build awareness and character. Finally, he dares you to "Read Between the Lines" and remove the blinders from your eyes to see life as it is. Reflecting on topics in society, professing his intimate relationship with God, and exploring the intricacies of life, Earl evokes a sense of connection to his readers like no other. Book review written by: Ms. Corren V. Giles, BSCE, EIT

An emotional autobiography of an African American's journey to Hawaii, through the racism of America.

When the "counter-canon" itself becomes canonized, it's time to reload. This is the notion that animates New Border Voices, an anthology of recent and rarely seen writing by Borderlands artists from El Paso to Brownsville--and a hundred miles on either side. Challenging the assumption that borderlands writing is the privileged product of the 1970s and '80s, the vibrant community represented in this collection offers tasty bits of regional fare that will appeal to a wide range of readers and students.
Among the contributions are:
Introduction
A "Southern Renaissance" for Texas Letters
--Jose E. Limon
The Texas-Mexico Border: This Writer's Sense of Place
--Rolando Hinojosa-Smith
The Rain Parade
--Paul Pedroza