Towards Understanding

By Lillian Brummet

Book Overview

Poetry that makes your heart shake - yet leaves you filled with inspiration and hope.

A real-life story of growing up in a traumatic environment and the healing process discovered through writing.

The 125 poems take readers on an epic journey of valiant survival told through vivid scenes poured from the heart with nothing held back.

"You'll never look at poetry the same way again Beginning with her childhood trauma and leading into her journey of finding healing and self worth. You'll feel her anguish, anger, and finally, her recovery as you travel with her page by page."
Robor Writing & Editing newsletter

"Some of the most gripping poetry I've ever read. Since it was presented in time sequence, I felt glued to the screen, wanting to know what happened next, as if reading a biography, diary or novel " Sonja Gartner

Leaves readers lost in deep thought.

This is the first book in the Playing With Words series that shares a collection of 125 poems. In its pages readers discover the true story of a young woman growing up on her own, struggling to survive, breaking the chains of inner conflict, then coming Towards Understanding that she has value and can find purpose in life.

Follow along her journey to discovering love, the comfort she finds in nature and her reflections on society.

From the author:

"Dedicated to those readers whose lives are filled with challenges yet they keep on facing each day. Have courage, for the world is not so dark and dangerous as we perceive it to be."

What readers say:

"This book will resonate with anyone who has loved, lost love or experienced the hurt that is all part of finding the soul within us as we travel through this lifetime. Allow these words to connect you with the truth of who you are."
Heaven Sent Spiritual E-zine (UK)

"By far the most outstanding book of poetry that I have read thus far. It inspires hope, peace and strength in a troublesome world like I would not have imagined - can be read over and over again "
CJ Wilkes

"Her poetry makes you think, painting a picture of that moment she is describing" Marguerite AshtonPlaying With Words (a poetry series)

Playing With Words poetry series includes:

* Towards Understanding - A Poetic Journey Of Valiant Survival
* Rhythm & Rhyme - Poetic Observations Of Life's Experiences, Nature, Love and Music
* Poetic Wanderings

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1475221703
• ISBN13: 9781475221701
• Release Date: May 2012
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"