title: Gifts of Sisterhood: Journey from Grief to Gratitude
author:  Patricia L Brooks 
description: Patricia published her first memoir Gifts of Sisterhood as a celebration of her sisters life and is currently working on another memoir and a narrative/non-fiction work. The non-fiction is on her recovery from trauma and surviving violent crime twice. The memoir will be a group of short stories. She has written many articles, short stories and edited university curriculum. As an inspirational and motivational speaker, she has contributed to the development of successful men and women for many years. She makes her home in Scottsdale, Arizona, maintains a blog and continues to develop the Scottsdale Society of Women Writers. Patricia added her publishing consulting business in 2007 to her repertoire as a publishing consultant/authors partner - www.brooksgoldmannpublishing.com she helps potential authors through the maze of independent publishing with a jump start launch to their books by putting the team together to make independent publishing an exciting journey. She has her authors titles listed on her website along with descriptions of the books enjoy. Patricia L. Brooks Seminars, LLC features various topics on writing, publishing and marketing for the author and aspiring writer. She has operated her seminar business www.plbrooks.com since 1996 and continues to be available for speaking engagements. Patricia currently speaks out on the topic of Stop the Violence against Women as part of her research for her next book. She is available to speak to your group. Her Journey from Grief to Gratitude workshop that supports Gifts of Sisterhood features Patricias personal experience and expertise in dealing with grief. Her mission with this workshop is to enhance the spirit of the attendees experience and share in their path to gratitude. Satisfaction is always guaranteed. Patricia is an active member of:  The Scottsdale Society of Women Writers (president/founder)  AZ Authors Association  The Phoenix Writers Club Patricia has been a university faculty associate for over 20 years and is currently affiliated with Arizona State Universitys Osher Life Long Learning Institute. She holds a Masters Degree in Organizational Management, the Advanced Toastmasters designation and was named to Whos Who Amongst Americas Teachers. 480-250-5556 cell - patricia@plbrooks.com (seminars) info@brooksgoldmannpublishing.com (publishing consultation) http://blog.brooksgoldmannpublishing.com (blog posts)
zlib_text: *Love Sonnets*
  
  By:
  
  Talisha Mallory
  
  This is the work of fiction. All of the characters, organizations and events
  portrayed in this novel are either product of the author’s imagination or are
  used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead is purely
  coincidental.
  
  Copyright 2012 Talisha Mallory all rights reserved no part of this book may be
  reproduced from publishers, except by reviewer who may quote a brief passage
  to be printed in a newspaper or magazine.
  
  Acknowledgements:
  
  First and foremost I would like to thank my Lord and Savior for blessing me
  with this gift. Without HIM none of this would be possible.
  
  I would also like to give up mad kudos to Mrs. Fiordaliza Charles, thank you
  for believing in me and my gift. Thank you for recognizing my gift and now the
  world shall see what God has blessed me with. I appreciate all that you have
  done and sacrificed for believing in me.
  
  I would also like to thank my mother and father and whole host of other family
  and 