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Pathway Productions Leaders on the Path Web Spotlight congratulates "Maxine Yvonne Anderson" on her Accomplishments

My favorite scripture is:

Romans 8:38-39

³⁸For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,

³⁹Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Title of the book:

My Heart Aches So My Mind Bleeds: A Collection of Poetry

While attending California State University Dominguez Hills, the Child Development Center (CDC) played a vital role in making it possible for me to obtain my Bachelors Degree. I would like to give back to the CDC and show my appreciation for the support provided to my family and I by donating to the Center, one dollar for each book sold. See Home Page to buy "My Heart Aches So My Mind Bleeds":A Collection of Poetry

About the Author:

Maxine Y. Anderson lives in Southern California. She is a graduate of Long Beach Polytechnic High School in Long Beach, California. She served five active duty years in the United States Army. She graduated from Monterey Peninsula Community College in Monterey, California and later graduated from California State University Dominguez Hills in Carson, California with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Public Administration. She is currently pursuing her Master’s of Arts Degree in Education with a focus in Counseling. Maxine began writing poetry once she was introduced to Langston Hughes' poetry in one of her English classes at Stephen's Junior High School in Long Beach, California. Maxine is currently an active Member and Kingdom Builder with Grace Unlimited Ministries in Los Angeles California under the divine leadership of Pastors' Melvin and April Jackson. Maxine made the transformation from practicing Islam to giving her life to Christ on March 14, 2004.

About the book:

This book of poetry undoubtedly reflects common and sometimes uncommon life experiences. My Heart Aches So My Mind Bleeds is collection of verse with a unique offbeat style that does not recognize poetical conformity and boundaries. It narrates significant metaphors and similes of life’s experiences. It also provides a spirited at times unrelenting look at the urban, psychological, social, spiritual, political and economic views. It is a reflection of the past, the present, and the future.

What people are saying:

It is not possible to read this collection of poems without being simultaneously touched by the authenticity of the experiences they recount... many of the poems in the collection deliver a stinging critique of America..."

~Timothy Chin, Ph.D., University of Michigan

"Open-minded readers will see that the author's poems uncover inequities while also communicating encouragement of tolerance between the haves and the have-nots... we might have different challenges, backgrounds and life experiences but we can all relate to the rhythmic, heartfelt poems..."

~Iris Baxter, Ph.D., University of Southern California

Sincerely

You’ve blessed me with the breath of life

You showed me favor when I could have died

Then You allowed me to give birth to life

Beautiful wonders that came from my inside

You ordered my steps strategically

You guided me through the years successfully

At times I thought You didn’t exist

But You knew my heart so You continued to persist

You showed me hard times but You have never forsaken me

Even when I stopped believing in You You believed in me

You sent Saints to my rescue

Even when I did not acknowledge You

You continued to cover me daily

You gave me gifts that are Heavenly

You brought me up in poverty

So you could use me as a success story

I owe you my life

So to You I write

Sincerely

Sincerely

Sincerely.

Maxine Y. Anderson