My Soul’s Journey in Seventeen Syllables Vol. 1: Transformation captures to a “t” what the Haiku is supposed to do--catch those small moments in three tiny lines, making us feel like we are there. My Soul Journey, is just that--a sometimes humorous, sometimes heart breaking, sometimes achingly beautiful journey through the soul of a woman seeking a life of faith. It is a journey we take with her as we read these 895 haiku. Just before we can feel exhausted at the pain of self-questioning, molestation, or unrequited love, Sherri brings us back to the life that always surrounds those things--struggling to make ends meet, neighborhood sounds, small-minded store clerks, the sanctuary of home. Soul Journey is that path we all must take to self acceptance--in Sherri's own words, 'First there is trouble / Trouble's followed by patience / Then there's character.' Bravo!" -Sarah Leandra King, American University
Praise for S. Racquel
"These writings are true to form and beautifully written, destiny takes a long time when the souls being be saved"
Nancy-Lou Patterson
Distinguished Professor of Emeriti - Fine Arts
"life's about passion pain power poverty and addition, what better pain to have than passion, this book of poems is beautiful"
Jordan Patterson
"My soul responded to each and every profoundly honest word on the pages of this unique work. S. Raquel bares her soul in this amazing book of haiku. In the process of doing so, she poses questions about everything from God's will in man's life to the ambiguity of sexuality. She is willing to let us know that we too are on a journey of self-discovery. We can only hope it will be as riveting a journey as hers."
Eleanor Earl
Assistant Professor of English
Hampton University
"A wonderful contribution to a quiet revolution of the mind, spirit, and soul". This book could change the wisdom and compassion of women throughout America".
from Carla Jones (BIG SIS)
National Board Certified Teacher-2007
"My Soul Journey in 17 Syllables" is boldly brilliant, profoundly inspiring and absolutely courageous. The creativity in Racquel's Haiku's kept me so engaged that I felt her pain, saw her beauty and remembered the redeeming power of God's Amazing grace. While I certainly encourage you to read the book, I dare you not too!
Cheryl W. Robinson
Writer, www.alwaysencouraging.com
