A Trilogy of Poetry, Prose and Thoughts: For The Mind, Body & Soul [Paperback]

Joseph S. Spence Sr. (Author), Sheila M. Parrish-Spence (Contributor), Jonathan C. Parrish Spence (Contributor)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 11, 2005

Trilogy is an exciting experience into the diverse blending of poetry, prose, and thoughts. It raises one''s level of consciousness to that of enjoyment and instills a peaceful quality of mind for relaxation. Enjoy this masterpiece at your favorite place, with your favorite drink, as your mind explodes with the fascination of Trilogy. The wonderful experience of Trilogy shows how a family working together is able to blend and intertwine their collective ideas and thoughts. Such diversity has produced this exceptional work of art for the mind and body that is soothing to the soul. The passing of Joseph''s mother was a motivation for Trilogy. His healing from her loss was to write. He wrote during every spare moment. The spark ignited the passion within Sheila and Jonathan, and they followed his lead. As a result, this fascinating masterpiece is in your hands. Enjoy your reading and recitals as you experience the sensational journey of Trilogy!

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A truly wonderful collection! An inspiration to all of us." -- Victor Fields, Artist & President, Regina Records, Oakland, California, November 2004

"Fantastic poetry for the mind, body and soul." -- Renee Bradford, Owner/Pres., C'est Si Bon Gourmet Restaurant, Chicago, Illinois, November 2004

"I really enjoyed reading the poems and found them uplifting, entertaining and motivating." -- Tremaine Wright, Owner & President, Common Grounds Coffee Shop, Bedford Stuyvesant, New York, November 2004

"Relevant poetry and prose for easy reading and relaxation of the mind. A must read!" -- Patricia O'Flynn-Pattillo, Publisher, Milwaukee Community Journal Newspaper, November 2004

"What a great work of art. These enchanting poems show great knowledge of the world." -- Frances Brock Starms, PhD. Educator and acclaimed poet, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, November 2004

From the Publisher

An Exceptional Poetry Book for Exceptional People!!!

This is an exceptional book of poetry, written by exceptional authors, for an exceptional audience. The readers will gain moments of relaxation, and have great times of laughter and repose after a long arduous day. The Spence family believes that poetry is fulfilling to the soul, and that it raises a person’s level of consciousness to a different stage of awareness while stimulating the mind in a positive way. This belief is evident by the poems in this book. Joseph, who is an attorney and a retired military officer, expresses his thoughts in an outstanding manner while appealing to various cultures with his enlightening words. Sheila, who also is an attorney, and a former school teacher, shows her unique style of introspection into the soul with her blend of wisdom, illumination, and understanding. Their youngest son Jonathan, who is a violinist, an actor, and a martial artist, certainly appeals to readers of various ages with his creative style in a unique way, and is an inspiration to many younger adults.

The passing of Joseph’s mother was one of the motivational aspects which inspired the writing of this book. Such dedication shows how a family bonded to recover from the loss of a loved one who was very dear and special. The writing of this book shows what one family did together in a harmonious fashion to achieve a higher quality of life, and to motivate each other in its own way. It shows how the nucleus of a family is able to blend its creative thoughts, ideas, ingenuity, and aspirations as it moves along the path together, thus allowing others to become inspired and infused with higher thoughts of a better quality of life. The theme of this book, which is living life positively, also depicts how family experiences are shares on a daily basis, thus causing better understanding, fulfillment, and attainment of realization for enhancement of life’s goals. The sharing of their experiences in world travel, and communication with different cultures helped to bring them together.

Having known the Spence family, I can truly say that the inspiring messages by this poetic team of mother, father and son touch the spirits of many with their elevating, stimulating, and inspiring words of poetry and prose for the mind, body and soul. Their poetic recitals in various venues and forums have earned praise and accolades from many. Reading this book is a must. It’s a gem to keep and cherish. In a time when families are being torn apart due to societal pressure, this is one family that has blended its creative thinking and writing for the world to see and follow. This book has illuminated the path for many in a special way. Get it today!

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Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse (January 11, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1420803948
• ISBN-13: 978-1420803945
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,689,507 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Super Poetry Book, March 29, 2006

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D.J. - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Trilogy of Poetry, Prose and Thoughts: For The Mind, Body & Soul (Paperback)

This is a magnificent book of poetry. It is inspiring, relaxing and great for family reading. It also motivates thoughts for deep inner reflection of body, mind and spirit. A must read for every aspiring person.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Poetry and Prose, April 3, 2006

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Holly - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Trilogy of Poetry, Prose and Thoughts: For The Mind, Body & Soul (Paperback)

This family of poets is sensational. I like how the poems take the reader from one place to the next. I felt like I was visiting a city I had never been to, or to a country I had always dreamed about. Jonathan has a unique way of conveying the thoughts of young adults. Joseph is very insightful in his poetry. Sheila's poems really give you a flavor for island living and food. This is a great book! I like how the combination of the voices of this family intertwine to make this a real trilogy through poetry and prose. I look forward to reading many more of their books. This is definitely a 5 star book. I am recommending it to my book club.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Poetry!!!, March 29, 2006

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Samublk (Great Lakes) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Trilogy of Poetry, Prose and Thoughts: For The Mind, Body & Soul (Paperback)

This is a wonderful book of poetry and prose for everyone to read. It is easy reading and relaxes the mind and body after a long day at work. The different sections written by these three authors are amazing. I commend the family for writing this book as a family project. This shows what a family working together is able to do. Joseph's poems are humorous, Sheila's poems reflect on life and Jonathan is just inspiring. This is a book for all ages to read. I have read it twice already and it is an amazing book of poetry.