Awakenings from Then 'til Now

Embrace the past, empower the present, enrich the future. You are not an isolated individual but a thread binding together with countless other threads to create a rich and colorful tapestry of life. From the far reaches of America's past, we can all, in some way or another, connect to someone who set foot upon America's soil looking for a land of promise. It is through laughter and tears that the yesterdays of centuries past paved the way for today's future.Including inspiring quotes...
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Embrace the past, empower the present, enrich the future. You are not an isolated individual but a thread binding together with countless other threads to create a rich and colorful tapestry of life. From the far reaches of America's past, we can all, in some way or another, connect to someone who set foot upon America's soil looking for a land of promise. It is through laughter and tears that the yesterdays of centuries past paved the way for today's future.Including inspiring quotes from influential men and women in history as well as her own poetry, Sharla Shults embarks upon a journey to show each and every one of us where we have come from. Turn the pages of Awakenings from Then 'til Now to discover your history and, at the same time, your future."The author definitely knows how to pull at a reader's heartstrings, all the while being informative yet entertaining. Not only will readers instantly fall in love with her poetry, but also with history. Highly recommended for readers who on their own time want to learn more about their ancestors but who don't necessarily want to have to open a history book."—Shirley Roe, AllBook Reviews