Author: Johnnie Williamsbr br ABOUT THE BOOKbr A collection of poetry I wrote when I was in the midst of a severe depression, all the while continuing to raise my son and deal with various medical conditions. Although the poems are in no specific order, they document my journey from depression to finding the joy in life again.br “This intriguing anthology is both emotive and striking, particularly those that use metaphors to examine various subjects across the book. Some poems demand to be read out loud, such as “No Quit” and “Back Again,” giving us insight into the poet's perspective, which is critical to understanding the poem.” – Pacific Book Reviewbr br ABOUT THE AUTHORbr After getting a divorce my life took a turn for the worse and I had to find new ways to “make it.” Once things started to get back on track for me, life threw in a monkey wrench, pain of all types. Through poetry, philosophy, spiritualism, and research I was able to beat the depression and move forward with my life.