Poetry

About the Book
“””In Search of the Lost: Volume 3″” is the sum accumulation of the authors’ personal perspective and search for meaning within the context of the life journey. In hindsight, Volume 1 is the essence of the authors’ beginning, while Volume 2 is the poets’ attempt at looking toward the light. Volume 3 is beyond the metaphorical Eden, sojourning, into the diversity of the world domain, highlighted by a connection with his deceased father.

It is both Emily’s and Jeffrey’s hope that readers may take a poetic and lyrical ride on this metaphysical life safari.
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About the Author
JEFFREY ELLIOTT CRUZ received his A.A. in Business and History from West Valley College in Saratoga, California. He furthers his studies by obtaining a B.S. degree in Psychology and an extra major skill in writing from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. Mr. Elliott also holds a J.D. from Santa Clara Law School in Santa Clara, California. He is currently an Associate Professor in the Real Estate Department at Mission College in Santa Clara, California and has a small law practice in San Jose, California.

EMILY JANE ELLIOTT NARDACCI is the daughter of Jeffrey Elliott Cruz and has been writing at an early age. She has graced this work with a composition, entitled “Memories”, written just after her grandmother, Carol Marilyn Curtis, passed from this life. She lives in Afton, Wyoming and is the proud mother of Ryder Otto Hillstead.

About the Book
The Story Of A Man is a collection of poems that express emotions of love, pain, laughter, wisdom and self-reflection. Poetry has always been a passion of mine and it later became the avenue to express the memory of the comings and goings of my existence. This is the reason why I chose the title, “”The Story Of A Man.”” Many of the poems were written during my years in undergrad. My college years came and went; however years later I contemplated publishing them. It was then I decided to begin the journey to publish the story of my life.

When thinking about the book cover and what I wanted to express to the reader, I chose to use my drawing of Muhammad Ali. Ali is one of my favourite hero’s and a poet himself. In fact the first poem in the book is about Muhammad Ali, a man with an amazing story of struggle and triumph. I selected his picture in hope of attracting the attention of readers who understand each person has an individual story. Just like Ali we all too may experience struggles, pain, and triumph. This book also includes photos that show that my life has been very full.

The photos in the book include pictures of my wife of 50yrs. Mrs. Geraldine Elaine Robinson Hayes, and our legacy which includes my two older children and our five children which makes for 30 grandchildren. I hope that each reader enjoys the poems and pictures and it encourages them to embrace the story of their own life.

About the Author
Marvin A. Hayes, poet, actor, songwriter, and retired U.S.A.F. Vietnam era veteran, a.k.a Jaribu Sasa, was born to Mr. & Mrs. John M. Hayes on September 5, 1948 in Fordyce Ark. In 1950, they moved to Cleveland, Ohio where he attended Cleveland Public Schools and Griswald Institute. This is where his passion for the arts first began.

In 1971, he attended Ohio University in Athens, Ohio where he studied English and Arts. He later went to Cuyahoga Community College in Cleveland, Ohio and graduated with Associate of Arts. He started his Acting career in 1980 and got his training at the infamous Karamu House under the stage name “”Abdullah Bey.”” There, he taught and appeared in a variety of plays. The Story Of A Man is a must read. He thanks God and dedicates this book to his family, which is his inspiration.

About the Book
For a season, my dreams seemed humanly impossible. There were times I would daydream about life without challenges.  Then, I began to daydream about life without Christ.  It didn’t take long to realize with Christ in my life, each challenge would become a stepping stone to a better life.  My daydreams have now become dreams that are supernaturally possible for me to achieve.

About the Author
The author, who is a published poet, enjoys writing poetry for any occasion as seen in her book. She uses different genres for the narrative in each of her collection of poems. She is a retired Educator from the Camden County School System in Camden, North Carolina.

She is a proud high school honor graduate of Marian Anderson High School, Camden, NC and this is where she began her career as a Teacher Assistant. Before going back to Camden, she returned to Elizabeth City State University (ECSU – Viking Pride) where she was an honor graduate with a B.S. Degree in Intermediate Education (4-9), then she worked in Elizabeth City, NC (Pasquotank County) as a Secretary in a Special Program at the H.L.Trigg School. After that, she became the Secretary in the Office of the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs/Student Teaching at ECSU, Elizabeth City, NC.

She went back to her High School Alma Mater and the school was renamed Camden Middle School where she, then, began her career as a Language Arts/Math Teacher and taught until her retirement.

Before her retirement, she used her summers and weekends to teach High School Students (9-12th graders) in her chosen field in The Upward Bound Program for many years on the campus of ECSU. The author enjoyed her career working with students in Camden and Pasquotank Counties. She was able to work with many students in the area of poetry, as well as other subjects that she taught. She used her God-given gift to assist students and hopefully, by reading her book, it will bring back memories of long ago and most of all, will allow one to find peace in the midst of a challenge, just as she has done.

About the Book

The inspiration for “Friendship-The Journey “was to give readers the ability to transcend the boundaries of poetry, not confirming to a particular style or emotion. The book takes you on a journey where there are no walls. The differences in style do not paint the reader into a corner. It enables you to experience love, friendship, family, humor, inspiration, sensuality, sadness, and/or happiness, depending on your mood. Climb aboard and enjoy a calming experience that is salted with the cooling spirit of a waterfall and peppered with unpredictable adventure.

About the Author

Janice A. Euell is an outspoken, opiniated community activist. Her passion is to empower people to achieve their goals or in the absence of goals, help them set realistic ones. Euell also thrives on the empowerment of children, youth, and young adults. She was the founder of two successful community outreach programs that operated on the grounds of two apartment complexes for more than twenty (20) years.
Euell is the Creator and Host of a Podcast entitled, “Something to THINK About,” which gives volume to voices seldom heard by providing a platform where their opinions can openly and freely be expressed. She is also an avid enthusiast who has formed a “People Helping People Network” of businesses and non-profits that provide services to those in need to help improve their quality of life.

Among her accomplishments:
Founder or of a one-of-a-kind youth empowerment model that inspired young males and females to strive for success using two Teen Clubs (Teens for Change and Teens for Success) proven to motivate, educate and encourage them to become responsible adults and productive citizens. Their positive behavior has been sustained for three (3) decades.
Received many awards, tributes, and other accolades from The Office of the Governor of Maryland, Prince George’s County Executive’s Office, The Maryland Center at Bowie State University, et al.
Establish a community network of politicians, businesses, law enforcement, churches, schools, parents, and their families
Has published two (2) books of poetry, “Poetry in the Key of Life,” and “Friend Ship,” which continues to be read and reviewed (Nationally and Internationally) a decade after its original publication.

Mother of two (Darrell and Tamara, and proud Grandmother of three (Jakari, Laila’s and Isaiah).