| A Forgiving Heart Moves Forward Contributor(s): Mansfield, Shelia (Author) |
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ISBN: 099967661X ISBN-13: 9780999676615 Publisher: Absolute Good Mission Possible Press
Binding Type: Paperback Published: June 2018 |
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| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Family & Relationships | Abuse - Domestic Partner Abuse - Poetry | Subjects & Themes - Inspirational & Religious |
| Physical Information: 0.19" H x 5" W x 8" L (0.21 lbs) 90 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The poems in A Forgiving Heart Moves Forward, chronicle Shelia Mansfield's journey from being enslaved to freedom from abusers. The poems cover the mental, physical, sexual and financial abuse she endured and how her faith in God gave her the courage to leave. She hopes her poems inspire people, especially women, who are in abusive relationships to find the courage to move on and to thrive in their new lives. Author Shelia Mansfield began writing poetry as a means to survive an abusive relationship. Her insightful poems helped her stay alive, express herself and increased her esteem. Married early and divorced late, in between she lived a holy-hell of a life. Now in her 70s, hers is a story of surviving two abusive marriages, consuming nearly 50 years. |
Contributor Bio(s): Mansfield, Shelia: - Shelia Mansfield was born in St. Louis, Missouri, and spent a few years in sunny Southern California being a mother and working in the aeronautics industry before returning to her hometown, where she's lived for most of her life. Being molested as a young girl affected the way she saw herself and men. Married early and divorced late, in between she lived a holy-hell of a life. Now in her 70s, hers is a story of surviving two abusive marriages, consuming nearly 50 years. She was encouraged to write poetry as a means to stay alive, express herself and to increase her esteem. |
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