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Review of:
Inspire the Heart
Inspire the Mind
Inspire the Spirit
Tanisha L. Herrin
ISBN# 1-4241-4938-X
Powerful. In one word I have described the joy of Tanisha Herrin's book, Inspire the Heart, Inspire the Mind,
Inspire the Spirit. Yet this collection of prose and poetry deserves much more than a one word description, in
fact, it deserves more than a review, it deserves to be read, to be heard...to be felt within your soul. You can
feel the author displaying her passion, pen in hand, in a powerful, inspiring way. I deeply recommend this book
to everyone. There is something in there that all humankind can relate to.
Review by Tonya Busbee
Moons, Dreams and Majical Things...
ISBN# 1-4241-4541-4
Inspire the Heart
Inspire the Mind
Inspire the Spirit
Tanisha L. Herrin
ISBN# 1-4241-4938-X
Powerful. In one word I have described the joy of Tanisha Herrin's book, Inspire the Heart, Inspire the Mind,
Inspire the Spirit. Yet this collection of prose and poetry deserves much more than a one word description, in
fact, it deserves more than a review, it deserves to be read, to be heard...to be felt within your soul. You can
feel the author displaying her passion, pen in hand, in a powerful, inspiring way. I deeply recommend this book
to everyone. There is something in there that all humankind can relate to.
Review by Tonya Busbee
Moons, Dreams and Majical Things...
ISBN# 1-4241-4541-4
Inspire the Heart, Inspire the Mind, Inspire the Spirit begins with a wonderful and touching story of her mother,
who has passed away and then after that the poetry begins. As you read the poems, they come from a deep
place from the author's soul and heart, and you can feel the words deep inside you as you read each one, and
each poem a different chunk out of the heart. I have never lost a mother- but have lost an aunt, and I can tell
where the poems are coming from in the "lost but not alone" feeling she persuades.
A little bit into the poetry refers to having another life and the great feeling that comes with that. It opens up and
brings beauty into the sadness that has happened with the death of the family member, the mother, the friend.
Though the poems then go on to, which the reviewer believes, as the mother once again!
Many of the poems are simple three lined poems, which hit the spot and are enjoyable little tributes to the other
poems. The book ends in a nice little tribute to new life- and spring. But, every poem has the same style of
centered out and it gets to your eyes after some time. Some poems are double spaced which is sometimes hard
to follow, I often had to use my finger to see where I go to next, so as not to skip anything or read the same line
over.
Reviewer: John Thompson
TCM Reviews and Author of:
Black Petal Rose: The First Poetry Collection of Misterpoet
who has passed away and then after that the poetry begins. As you read the poems, they come from a deep
place from the author's soul and heart, and you can feel the words deep inside you as you read each one, and
each poem a different chunk out of the heart. I have never lost a mother- but have lost an aunt, and I can tell
where the poems are coming from in the "lost but not alone" feeling she persuades.
A little bit into the poetry refers to having another life and the great feeling that comes with that. It opens up and
brings beauty into the sadness that has happened with the death of the family member, the mother, the friend.
Though the poems then go on to, which the reviewer believes, as the mother once again!
Many of the poems are simple three lined poems, which hit the spot and are enjoyable little tributes to the other
poems. The book ends in a nice little tribute to new life- and spring. But, every poem has the same style of
centered out and it gets to your eyes after some time. Some poems are double spaced which is sometimes hard
to follow, I often had to use my finger to see where I go to next, so as not to skip anything or read the same line
over.
Reviewer: John Thompson
TCM Reviews and Author of:
Black Petal Rose: The First Poetry Collection of Misterpoet
"Inspire the Heart, Inspire the Mind, Inspire the Spirit" is a collection of different poetic styles.
Full of emotional ups and downs in the process of healing.
With each word written, Tanisha L. Herrin expresses the strength of her determination to move forward in her
journey toward tomorrow.
My favorites were her Haiku. So much said in only 17 syllables.
A nice collection.
Reviewer: Tammy Lynn Whisman
Author of "Fireflies, Moonlight and All That Jazz"
Full of emotional ups and downs in the process of healing.
With each word written, Tanisha L. Herrin expresses the strength of her determination to move forward in her
journey toward tomorrow.
My favorites were her Haiku. So much said in only 17 syllables.
A nice collection.
Reviewer: Tammy Lynn Whisman
Author of "Fireflies, Moonlight and All That Jazz"
Trials and Tribulations of Depression by Tanisha L. Herrin is a book about depression and steps on living
through it. The first section has pages of haiku and each one deals with the structure of pain and isolation and
wanting to run away! It lets you crawl into the head of a depressed person and it shows the feeling and
emotional stage they are in and you want to escape. A lot of the haiku have overwhelming emotion, and it hits
the spot very well of wanting to hide, and loneliness is bliss and it packs a heavy weight on your chest.
One that really spoke to me: which I go through a lot myself, being depressed is:
It's easy to say
the world would be better off
not seeing my face.
this one, and the statement is really tragic. And it stood out really strong and it was emotional because so many
people, including myself, have to fight this! And so many of her haiku in this book, really hit the spot over and
over like a hammer pounding a nail into your head.
The second and third part has intense quotes on depression.
Some shocking words are wrapped up in these sections.
I would place this book in two categories: depression and recovery; and the last bit of the book, is about the
recovery steps of life, and how to overstep depression!
The good outcome of life, and the lies your mind tells you!
This book is very emotional and very strong. I would recommend it to anyone! And it's very easy to read!
Reviewed by:
Author John Thompson
a.k.a "Misterpoet"
through it. The first section has pages of haiku and each one deals with the structure of pain and isolation and
wanting to run away! It lets you crawl into the head of a depressed person and it shows the feeling and
emotional stage they are in and you want to escape. A lot of the haiku have overwhelming emotion, and it hits
the spot very well of wanting to hide, and loneliness is bliss and it packs a heavy weight on your chest.
One that really spoke to me: which I go through a lot myself, being depressed is:
It's easy to say
the world would be better off
not seeing my face.
this one, and the statement is really tragic. And it stood out really strong and it was emotional because so many
people, including myself, have to fight this! And so many of her haiku in this book, really hit the spot over and
over like a hammer pounding a nail into your head.
The second and third part has intense quotes on depression.
Some shocking words are wrapped up in these sections.
I would place this book in two categories: depression and recovery; and the last bit of the book, is about the
recovery steps of life, and how to overstep depression!
The good outcome of life, and the lies your mind tells you!
This book is very emotional and very strong. I would recommend it to anyone! And it's very easy to read!
Reviewed by:
Author John Thompson
a.k.a "Misterpoet"
THREE BEACON REVIEW FOR
INSPIRE THE HEART, INSPIRE THE MIND, INSPIRE THE SPIRIT
Tanisha L. Herrin's work "Inspire the Heart, Inspire the Mind, Inspire the Spirit" weaves together a refreshing
blend of poetry, haikus and good ol'fashioned words of wisdom. Starting out the collection with a remembrance
of her mother, the reader can instantly feel the true emotional canvas that the words have been painted on.
However, most of the pieces in Ms. Herrin's collection felt like a dictionary for everyday deeds and common
actions. In the haiku Miracles, "anything is possible as long as you believe..." may leave one hungry for more detail
and luster. Despite the redundant feel of the pages, the way the author molds her words opens up a new view to
previously overlooked or forgotten life lessons.
Reviewer: Tiffany
Lighthouse Literary Reviews
INSPIRE THE HEART, INSPIRE THE MIND, INSPIRE THE SPIRIT
Tanisha L. Herrin's work "Inspire the Heart, Inspire the Mind, Inspire the Spirit" weaves together a refreshing
blend of poetry, haikus and good ol'fashioned words of wisdom. Starting out the collection with a remembrance
of her mother, the reader can instantly feel the true emotional canvas that the words have been painted on.
However, most of the pieces in Ms. Herrin's collection felt like a dictionary for everyday deeds and common
actions. In the haiku Miracles, "anything is possible as long as you believe..." may leave one hungry for more detail
and luster. Despite the redundant feel of the pages, the way the author molds her words opens up a new view to
previously overlooked or forgotten life lessons.
Reviewer: Tiffany
Lighthouse Literary Reviews
Inspire the Heart, Inspire the Mind, Inspire the Spirit by Tanisha L. Herrin depicts the authors interpretation of
many of the attributes we all try to attain. Her prose is widely varied in her revelations about herself, and others
she admires. Though too brief, in my opinion, this is a moving collection of glimpses into our spirit. Uplifting!
Maria Wilson
Editior3(at)Newbookreviews.org
many of the attributes we all try to attain. Her prose is widely varied in her revelations about herself, and others
she admires. Though too brief, in my opinion, this is a moving collection of glimpses into our spirit. Uplifting!
Maria Wilson
Editior3(at)Newbookreviews.org
Nature with Human Nature is a collection of poetry that features photographs of nature’s beauty, taken by the
author.
The author’s poetry expresses feelings that have been pent up inside of her. I could relate to the poetry on so
many levels, each touched me or brought memories of my own to the fore front of my mind. I could feel the
soul that Ms. Herrin put into her words. Anger, sadness, misunderstanding; she makes you feel those emotions.
Ms. Herrin has four other books of poetry out on the market, and if they are all as well written as, Words of a
Poetess, I know that they are well worth reading. If you are having a hard time coping or are a lover of poetry,
then this may be the book for you. 4 Hearts
Review by Crystal Adkins
www.bookreviewsbycrystal.blogspot.com
author.
The author’s poetry expresses feelings that have been pent up inside of her. I could relate to the poetry on so
many levels, each touched me or brought memories of my own to the fore front of my mind. I could feel the
soul that Ms. Herrin put into her words. Anger, sadness, misunderstanding; she makes you feel those emotions.
Ms. Herrin has four other books of poetry out on the market, and if they are all as well written as, Words of a
Poetess, I know that they are well worth reading. If you are having a hard time coping or are a lover of poetry,
then this may be the book for you. 4 Hearts
Review by Crystal Adkins
www.bookreviewsbycrystal.blogspot.com
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