A Penny for Your Thoughts
Description
<p>Have you ever loved, been loved, been confused about love, or suffered from loss of love? All these feelings have been captured and shared in the words of heartfelt poems, compiled over many years by a former teacher and award-winning author.</p><p>Sherrill S. Cannon now shares her thoughts in this book of feelings. "As a teacher, I used poetry to help counsel many troubled teens and friends, and have continued this pattern throughout the years."</p><p>There are three sections in her book: Heads, Spinning, and Tails ... (Love & Loss: Coin Toss?). The variety of lyrical poetry forms include free verse, blank verse, haiku, and sonnets. Some poems are simply plays on words.</p><p><strong>A Sign</strong></p><p>In the depths of my winter</p><p>I heard a small bird -</p><p>Braving the cold,</p><p>Bringing the word.</p><p>He gave my heart hope</p><p>As I heard him sing -</p><p>Three little notes</p><p>Promising spring.</p><p>Sherrill S. Cannon, a former teacher and grandmother of 10, is the author of nine acclaimed rhymed children's stories that have received 48 national and international book awards between 2011 and 2017. Also a playwright with seven published plays for elementary school children, her works have been performed internationally in over 20 countries. Most of her children's books try to teach something, such as good manners and caring for others. Married for 57 years, she and her spouse are now retired, live in Pennsylvania, and travel in their RV from coast to coast, spending time with their children and grandchildren.</p><p><strong>Publisher's website: </strong> http: //sbprabooks.com/SherrillSCannon</p><p> </p>
Story Behind The Book
Jack with a disability incurred on a mission as a Navy Seal returns to civilian life. He accepts a job as an associate detective. In his new career he encounters a moral dilemma. This dilemma creates a story that is intriguing and fascinating. He meets a woman also with a disability. Their union results in an action pack adventure with strong character development and twisting plots which involves the law enforcement community and the criminals they hunt. The disabilities are an advantage in this story revealing the capabilities of these characters and adding to the story.
In the story several characters become involved which creates intrigue resulting in an action filled novel drawing the reader into the story. It’s Reid Jackson’s second novel and he creates a spell bounding story that the reader can’t leave. The reader will bond with the characters and be drawn into the Moral Dilemma
Reviews
I read the first 50 pages and the authors development of characters had me hooked. The plot is fascinating as he describes the action.not a dull moment. The book is intriguing and Ron crafts a truly unique story. Can't wait for the finished book<br />Mary Colder, reader
