From Hatred to Healing: Eight Racial Reconciliation Poems

By Alicea Davis

Alicea Davis shares her God-given hope, strength and healing poetry with others to help move America forward in the much needed reconciliation process that will aid in more effective race relations.

Davis personally relates to the current pain and anger that so many are facing due to racial unrest. As a young black woman, she experienced i

• Language: English
• Publisher: Esteem Builders Publications Company
• Release date: Aug 31, 2016
• ISBN: 9780997967128

Alicea Davis

God is healing and empowering the minds of others through the uplifting poetry and insightful artwork of Alicea Davis. She has been writing poetry for over 25 years which began in her childhood. She is passionate about creating work that will be a resource of light in our world. Born and raised in Detroit, MI, Alicea launches projects that the whole world can experience. Her first book, The Sky is NOT the Limit: A Book of Empowering Poetry, is a compilation of her thought provoking poetry which inspires its readers to transition from the darkness of fear, into the light of trust in multiple areas of life, so that they can explore their infinite potential within. Alicea's words creatively express her passion for human progress and challenges others to embrace their unique individuality. Her second book, From Hatred to Healing: Eight Racial Reconciliation Poems, is a compilation of poems that takes readers on her journey from the darkness of deep mistrust due to racial unrest to the light of inner acceptance and peace, leading to a heart for racial reconciliation. This collection of work can help to bring more unity to America by warming the hearts of many others on both sides of the racial divide. Davis is also a talented visual artist. Viewers of her paintings identify with her abstract and symbolic images. Her powerful illustrations and original concepts communicate deep truths and emotions that words alone cannot convey, as they connect with people from all walks of life. Davis lives in southeast Michigan, where she loves cooking for her husband, Benjamin, and traveling the world with him. Davis says, "Having the opportunity to empower others makes all the pain and struggle that I experienced worth it!" When performing her spoken word poetry, Davis provides inspirational entertainment full of passion and vibrancy. Visit her website www.AliceaDavis.com to learn more about her and her work.

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From Hatred to Healing: Eight Racial Reconciliation Poems © 2016 Alicea Davis.

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Esteem Builders Publications Co.

Pontiac, MI 48343 USA

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ISBN 13: 978-0-997671-0-4

ISBN : 978-0-9979671-2-8 (e book)

Editing by Patricia Hicks

Cover and interior design by Christina Dixon

Printed in the United States of America

DEDICATION

This book is dedicated to my husband, Benjamin. Your love and support is incomparable. And to my family, who patiently prayed for me until I found my healing.