LIBERATED

Validation. Fear. Insecurity. Love. And that is just a snapshot of what you will find when you peek within the pages of these curiosity-driven chronicles of a woman finding her voice and also speaking up for others. Although the African-American experience is highlighted, the idea of love, family, and insecurities is universal. These ideas are laced throughout the book, making you feel as if M. Abla is talking directly to you. Hooked from the first word, you will want to keep turning the pages as each relatable spoken word poem tickles your senses. Launching its captivators out of a sentimental rocket, Liberated provides a safe landing in the sea of emancipation._,