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July 21, 2010
Midwest Book Reviews
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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) -
This review is from: Through The Eyes of God (Paperback)
"Through the Eyes of God: I'm Fearfully & Wonderfully Made" is a 170-page compendium of compassionately informed and informative commentary enhanced with real-world examples of dealing with the all-to-common problems of self-deprecation and self-esteem deficiency that are the underlying causative factors that, unchecked, lead to identity crises. This is a problem that spans all economic strata, classes, and both genders. The resolution so nicely articulated by Sheila Jackson is thoroughly 'user friendly' and accessible, making "Through the Eyes of God" ideal for the non-specialist general reader seeking a self-help approach in dealing with their depression, peer pressure, and family stress.
Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) -
This review is from: Through The Eyes of God (Paperback)
"Through the Eyes of God: I'm Fearfully & Wonderfully Made" is a 170-page compendium of compassionately informed and informative commentary enhanced with real-world examples of dealing with the all-to-common problems of self-deprecation and self-esteem deficiency that are the underlying causative factors that, unchecked, lead to identity crises. This is a problem that spans all economic strata, classes, and both genders. The resolution so nicely articulated by Sheila Jackson is thoroughly 'user friendly' and accessible, making "Through the Eyes of God" ideal for the non-specialist general reader seeking a self-help approach in dealing with their depression, peer pressure, and family stress.
APOOO Book Review
By
CHayes "Cheryl" (Bronx, NY)
This review is from: Through The Eyes of God (Paperback)
Through The Eyes of God by Sheila L. Jackson is a riveting guide that teaches you how to love yourself, your children and become a better you. We all have had our fair share of experiences with negative folks, but when we turn around and do the same things we are no better than they are. Stop speaking ill of others and be mindful that God made everyone an individual for a reason. If we were all supposed to be the same we would be, but some unique features or characteristics are in each of us. It is up to us to tap into what our divine meaning is supposed to be.
This guide is an easy read and you do not have to read it in any particular order. There is an answer in Through The Eyes of God for everyone. One of my favorite chapters speaks about what kind of influence we have over our children, and because we were hurt as kids we repress those emotions until we have our own children and then we end up repeating the cycle. Mrs. Jackson lets you know it is time to stop the cycle, start fresh and new.
Where as adults we can mask our hurt and anger through laughter and putting on a façade our children show it differently by acting out, turning to drugs or committing suicide. Compassionate, down-to-earth, heartfelt; these are just a few words that came to mind when reading Through The Eyes of God. This book is powerful and power-packed to only be 155 pages; the meaning is so deep and healing. I recommend Through the Eyes of God to readers of all genres, especially those that are looking for internal healing. I cannot wait to read the next book from Ms. Jackson--The Enemy Within. Great job Mrs. Jackson.
Reviewed by: Cheryl Hayes
APOOO Book Club
CHayes "Cheryl" (Bronx, NY)
This review is from: Through The Eyes of God (Paperback)
Through The Eyes of God by Sheila L. Jackson is a riveting guide that teaches you how to love yourself, your children and become a better you. We all have had our fair share of experiences with negative folks, but when we turn around and do the same things we are no better than they are. Stop speaking ill of others and be mindful that God made everyone an individual for a reason. If we were all supposed to be the same we would be, but some unique features or characteristics are in each of us. It is up to us to tap into what our divine meaning is supposed to be.
This guide is an easy read and you do not have to read it in any particular order. There is an answer in Through The Eyes of God for everyone. One of my favorite chapters speaks about what kind of influence we have over our children, and because we were hurt as kids we repress those emotions until we have our own children and then we end up repeating the cycle. Mrs. Jackson lets you know it is time to stop the cycle, start fresh and new.
Where as adults we can mask our hurt and anger through laughter and putting on a façade our children show it differently by acting out, turning to drugs or committing suicide. Compassionate, down-to-earth, heartfelt; these are just a few words that came to mind when reading Through The Eyes of God. This book is powerful and power-packed to only be 155 pages; the meaning is so deep and healing. I recommend Through the Eyes of God to readers of all genres, especially those that are looking for internal healing. I cannot wait to read the next book from Ms. Jackson--The Enemy Within. Great job Mrs. Jackson.
Reviewed by: Cheryl Hayes
APOOO Book Club
May 27, 2010
“Are You Secretly Living With Domestic Violence?”
By Sheila L. Jackson
Domestic violence affects thousands of women and young teenage girls each year. Why do so many women live with it, instead of moving out and getting help?
Financial reasons (They believe that they cannot make it on their own).
Many stay because of their children
Fear
They confuse it with love
Many are brainwashed into believing that no one else will want them
When domestic violence occurs, in many cases people will say, “What did she do to make him so angry?” Whatever the situation maybe, no one deserves to be beaten, kicked, or choked. But domestic violence is not just physical; it can be mental.
We should think before we act, because violence can show up in the best of us. It affects the young and the old, black or white, as well as the rich and the poor. Domestic violence does not discriminate.
Yes, thousands of women are being abused each year by their boyfriends and spouses, but what about men? Although many of them will never reveal that they have experienced abuse from their female counterparts, it does exist. Violence is never acceptable, whether from male or female.
If you are being abused, remove yourself from the situation and get help now, because your life is at stake.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
For the Deaf
1-800-787-3224 TTY
Domestic violence affects thousands of women and young teenage girls each year. Why do so many women live with it, instead of moving out and getting help?
Financial reasons (They believe that they cannot make it on their own).
Many stay because of their children
Fear
They confuse it with love
Many are brainwashed into believing that no one else will want them
When domestic violence occurs, in many cases people will say, “What did she do to make him so angry?” Whatever the situation maybe, no one deserves to be beaten, kicked, or choked. But domestic violence is not just physical; it can be mental.
We should think before we act, because violence can show up in the best of us. It affects the young and the old, black or white, as well as the rich and the poor. Domestic violence does not discriminate.
Yes, thousands of women are being abused each year by their boyfriends and spouses, but what about men? Although many of them will never reveal that they have experienced abuse from their female counterparts, it does exist. Violence is never acceptable, whether from male or female.
If you are being abused, remove yourself from the situation and get help now, because your life is at stake.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
For the Deaf
1-800-787-3224 TTY
Dream Big:“What Legacy Will You Leave Behind?”
By Sheila L. Jackson
What will you invent, discover, explore, or become? Dream big, think big, and aim for bigger and better things in life. Your socioeconomic background, family, or race does not define the person that you will become. It’s how you see yourself that determines how far you will go.
Poverty never stopped anyone from fulfilling their dreams; only a closed mind and a negative attitude can hinder you.
Below, we have blacks that have changed our country forever and poverty did not stop them from being great men and women of our day. We read about blacks in our history books that have left legacies behind, but there are people that are living today that are setting examples for us today.
1. Barrack Obama— first black president
2. Colin Powell/Condelisa Rice—first black male/female secretary of state
3. Cedric Glover—first black mayor of Shreveport, LA.
4. Henry Whitehorn—first black police chief of Shreveport, LA.
5. Calvin Cochran— first black fire chief of Shreveport, LA.
6. Oprah Winfrey— One of the riches black women in American
It has been said, “The graveyard is one of the riches places on earth.” It is rich, because those that died, dreams died with them. What legacies will you leave behind or will you allow your dreams to die as well? Who will your life influence?
What will you invent, discover, explore, or become? Dream big, think big, and aim for bigger and better things in life. Your socioeconomic background, family, or race does not define the person that you will become. It’s how you see yourself that determines how far you will go.
Poverty never stopped anyone from fulfilling their dreams; only a closed mind and a negative attitude can hinder you.
Below, we have blacks that have changed our country forever and poverty did not stop them from being great men and women of our day. We read about blacks in our history books that have left legacies behind, but there are people that are living today that are setting examples for us today.
1. Barrack Obama— first black president
2. Colin Powell/Condelisa Rice—first black male/female secretary of state
3. Cedric Glover—first black mayor of Shreveport, LA.
4. Henry Whitehorn—first black police chief of Shreveport, LA.
5. Calvin Cochran— first black fire chief of Shreveport, LA.
6. Oprah Winfrey— One of the riches black women in American
It has been said, “The graveyard is one of the riches places on earth.” It is rich, because those that died, dreams died with them. What legacies will you leave behind or will you allow your dreams to die as well? Who will your life influence?
TAKING PRIDE IN YOUR COMMUNITY
By Sheila L. Jackson
As a community, why do we wait until outsiders come into it to tell us that it needs to be cleaned up? Why can’t we just pick up our trash, remove the broken down cars, repair or tire down the dilapidated homes that are not suitable to live in? Are we content with living in our own filth that we have become immune to our surroundings?
It is the residents’ job to make sure that their community is clean and cared for. It represents the people that live in it. If where you live is full of trash, violence, and crime —to outsiders— it is a reflection of you. Although many that live in it are law-abiding citizens, it’s the one’s that reek havoc throughout the community that gives it a negative image.
There are many that want to do something positive for their community. But when you have people that come behind you and destroy your hard work, it can become frustrating.
We see stories on the Evening News where residents in the community want change, want to do something positive, so that outsiders will know that they want a better community. But they are afraid to tell those that are responsible for the crime and graffiti to clean up their act or move out.
For those that are living in these conditions, it’s not that they are lazy, but many feel defeated, because others in the community do not want the same. If you are working to make a difference by yourself, it doesn’t take long for fatigue to set in. It takes a unified community to come together and have a sense of proud of their living conditions. Pride in one’s community causes things to change and positive changes will make things better for all that lives in it.
As a community, why do we wait until outsiders come into it to tell us that it needs to be cleaned up? Why can’t we just pick up our trash, remove the broken down cars, repair or tire down the dilapidated homes that are not suitable to live in? Are we content with living in our own filth that we have become immune to our surroundings?
It is the residents’ job to make sure that their community is clean and cared for. It represents the people that live in it. If where you live is full of trash, violence, and crime —to outsiders— it is a reflection of you. Although many that live in it are law-abiding citizens, it’s the one’s that reek havoc throughout the community that gives it a negative image.
There are many that want to do something positive for their community. But when you have people that come behind you and destroy your hard work, it can become frustrating.
We see stories on the Evening News where residents in the community want change, want to do something positive, so that outsiders will know that they want a better community. But they are afraid to tell those that are responsible for the crime and graffiti to clean up their act or move out.
For those that are living in these conditions, it’s not that they are lazy, but many feel defeated, because others in the community do not want the same. If you are working to make a difference by yourself, it doesn’t take long for fatigue to set in. It takes a unified community to come together and have a sense of proud of their living conditions. Pride in one’s community causes things to change and positive changes will make things better for all that lives in it.
THE WORLD OF SPORTS:“WHEN THE GLITS AND GLAMOUR ENDS”
By: Sheila L. Jackson
Statistics shows that after an athlete retires from sports, he or she will be broke within five years. Why such a substantial loss in finances so soon after retirement? Because, of failure to prepare and educate themselves of the people around them and also their lavish taste for the finer things in life after the game has ended.
Many of these athletes are broke; not because they are dumb, but that they made dumb decisions about the people they entrusted with their money. They must learn that after they have signed these multi-million dollar contracts that they cannot help everybody that they grew up with. They must be wise and investigate the people that are handling their finances as well.
I think that Bill Cosby gave the best advice when he told Oprah and the kids that worked on his show (The Cosby Show), “To keep an eye on your own money.”
You must be able to trust those that are handling your finances. Money has a way of bringing out greed in many people and athletes are not exempt. Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield, Latrell Sprewell, Jack “The Ripper” Clark, Hall of fame quarterback Johnny Unitas, Dorothy Hamill, and many others.
One NBA athlete confessed that he was making 3.5 million dollars a year and did not have a place to live. When their game was over at the Staple Center, he would stay there and sleep at night. It was because of poor financial decisions on his part. The Bentleys, the girls, the clothes, and wild parties contributed to his financial ruin.
Latrell Sprewell was in his final season of a $62-million five-year contract and was offered a contract extension for close to $30 million dollars for three seasons and still had his yacht repossessed. The comment he made was, “I’ve got my family to feed.” One would think that his family’s welfare should have taken precedence over spending large amounts money on a yacht.
Will these athletes ever learn or will they continue to travel down the road to financial ruin?
Statistics shows that after an athlete retires from sports, he or she will be broke within five years. Why such a substantial loss in finances so soon after retirement? Because, of failure to prepare and educate themselves of the people around them and also their lavish taste for the finer things in life after the game has ended.
Many of these athletes are broke; not because they are dumb, but that they made dumb decisions about the people they entrusted with their money. They must learn that after they have signed these multi-million dollar contracts that they cannot help everybody that they grew up with. They must be wise and investigate the people that are handling their finances as well.
I think that Bill Cosby gave the best advice when he told Oprah and the kids that worked on his show (The Cosby Show), “To keep an eye on your own money.”
You must be able to trust those that are handling your finances. Money has a way of bringing out greed in many people and athletes are not exempt. Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield, Latrell Sprewell, Jack “The Ripper” Clark, Hall of fame quarterback Johnny Unitas, Dorothy Hamill, and many others.
One NBA athlete confessed that he was making 3.5 million dollars a year and did not have a place to live. When their game was over at the Staple Center, he would stay there and sleep at night. It was because of poor financial decisions on his part. The Bentleys, the girls, the clothes, and wild parties contributed to his financial ruin.
Latrell Sprewell was in his final season of a $62-million five-year contract and was offered a contract extension for close to $30 million dollars for three seasons and still had his yacht repossessed. The comment he made was, “I’ve got my family to feed.” One would think that his family’s welfare should have taken precedence over spending large amounts money on a yacht.
Will these athletes ever learn or will they continue to travel down the road to financial ruin?
April 28, 2009
Count It All Joy!
What do you do when it feel as if the whole world is upon your shoulders? What can you hold on to, when you have numerous problems and they are causing you to sink faster than quick sand? Do you ever ask yourself, “Why does it seem like I am the only one that is going through rough times and everyone else appears to be having it easy?
Many of us have heard the song, Trouble don’t last always. But when it comes, it seems as if it will never leave. We go to church each Sunday and hear the preacher say, “To count it all joy.” When we hear this Bible verse, to us it’s just another saying to make us feel better about the situation that we are in. They repeat these powerful words hoping that we allowed them to penetrate into our minds. To count it all joy means that there is someone bigger than us that are working things out behind the scene. No, we may not know what tomorrow will bring, but He does. Trouble don’t last always, things happen in our lives to shape us into the person that God meant for us to be. If a little rain does not fall in our lives sometimes, we will never fully learn how to enjoy or appreciate the sunshine when it comes out.
To count it all joy, will teach you how to be thankful, because there is someone on this earth that is going through something worst than you. Sure, it doesn’t feel good when bad things happen in your life, but it will teach you how to stay on your knees, which is the position of humility. People are losing their homes and lives due to natural disasters, diseases, and paralysis, while you complain that life is not fair, because you cannot afford to buy material things. Although you may not have these things, count it all joy that your family have a roof over their heads, clothes on their backs, shoes on their feet, food on the table, in good health, and most importantly have a peace of mind. There are many that do not have these things, but can still count it all joy, because they know in whom their joy comes from and it’s not in material things
Many of us have heard the song, Trouble don’t last always. But when it comes, it seems as if it will never leave. We go to church each Sunday and hear the preacher say, “To count it all joy.” When we hear this Bible verse, to us it’s just another saying to make us feel better about the situation that we are in. They repeat these powerful words hoping that we allowed them to penetrate into our minds. To count it all joy means that there is someone bigger than us that are working things out behind the scene. No, we may not know what tomorrow will bring, but He does. Trouble don’t last always, things happen in our lives to shape us into the person that God meant for us to be. If a little rain does not fall in our lives sometimes, we will never fully learn how to enjoy or appreciate the sunshine when it comes out.
To count it all joy, will teach you how to be thankful, because there is someone on this earth that is going through something worst than you. Sure, it doesn’t feel good when bad things happen in your life, but it will teach you how to stay on your knees, which is the position of humility. People are losing their homes and lives due to natural disasters, diseases, and paralysis, while you complain that life is not fair, because you cannot afford to buy material things. Although you may not have these things, count it all joy that your family have a roof over their heads, clothes on their backs, shoes on their feet, food on the table, in good health, and most importantly have a peace of mind. There are many that do not have these things, but can still count it all joy, because they know in whom their joy comes from and it’s not in material things
