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- Hometown:
- I live in Indianapolis, Indiana and I'm a graduate of IvyTech Indiana Vocational Technical State College May 1988. I'm a Best Selling Author for my book Growing Up In Mississippi, which received the Best Book Award, Reviewed on C-Span Book TV in 2006, and has been in the spotlight many times. Growing Up In Mississippi was released on 5 Cd's in October 2007 over 5 hours of listening pleasure. I'm the author of several books and has been a member of the Prison Outreach Ministry for over 25-years. I have traveled to other Cities promoting myself and my work. Read more about me on my website.
- I'm a . . .
- Reader, Writer, Publisher
- Website:
- http://www.berthabooks.com
- Have You "Freed Your Inner Book" Yet?
- Yes, Maybe
- What You Need to Know About Me:
- I'm a Motivator Speaker, I do Marriage Workshops, and I like to travel by paid invitations.
Bertha M. Davis's Blog
Why!
Why do people settle for so little
when they can have so much
Why do they allow life's situations
shatter their dream
And keep them on a clutch
Life is full of opportunities
that brings great success
In order to succeed
you must do your very best
You got to have a want to
to turn your life around
Start looking at the stars
and stop looking at the ground
Look to the stars
which shine so long and bright
It will give hope for the future
in the mist of the night
Disappointments will come
but you… Continue
when they can have so much
Why do they allow life's situations
shatter their dream
And keep them on a clutch
Life is full of opportunities
that brings great success
In order to succeed
you must do your very best
You got to have a want to
to turn your life around
Start looking at the stars
and stop looking at the ground
Look to the stars
which shine so long and bright
It will give hope for the future
in the mist of the night
Disappointments will come
but you… Continue
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Thanks for the invitation and I will certainly give you a call ASAP.
be well
Thanks for letting me know about your credentials. I will certainly keep you in mind. In the meantime, I will visit your sites.
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I look forward to reading the Women and Hope Magazine. My Mother's Day was very nice. My family treated me with Royalty and for that I was very greatful. Take care.
I had a wonderful Mother's Day. Although I am not a mother, I did talk to my mother who is more than 3000 miles away. I hope your Mother's Day was enjoyable as well.
I sincerely appreciate all of your kind words and the comments you have offered on "Your Weekly Dose of Inspiration." It is your kind words and comments that make you an inspiration.
By the way, I am just reading your comment referencing my earlier post; so, I will add your comments to my blog. Also, once I launch the Women & HOPE magazine, the artist section of the magazine will help artists gain greater exposure.
Make every day a great day!
Deitra
"'And what is as important as knowledge?' asked the mind. 'Caring and seeing with the heart,' answered the soul." Author Unknown
I think that's a good idea to post comments of your inspirational messages on your blog page. And, NO I don't mind at all if you post my comments. Thanks, I truly need the exposure.
Lastly, I want you to know that I am creating a blog for my inspirational messages on the Women & HOPE website. If you don't mind, I want to use your prior comment to post on the blog. I will include your first name and your website address to help you gain greater exposure for your book/business.
Have a great week!
Deitra
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