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You Good Fam? A simple moniker asked in the black community that has multiple definitions depending on the context. In this context, Gary uses the moniker to increase dialogue about Mental Health in the Black Community. Gary draws in on his own personal experience as a black man, background as a social worker and over 6 plus years in the field of Mental Health to conceptualize how black people perceive Mental Health. Take time to fully digest the Mental Health keys presented in the book, and ask yourself are you truly Good Fam?

Every individual that has ever walked the Earth has a story to tell. The most impactful stories contribute to a larger anthem where the central theme goes beyond ourselves. This collection of poetry, presented from differing perspectives, points to the larger anthem of introspection. Each poem illustrates an aspect of the Christian walk including praise, worship, struggling with strongholds, and walking through frustrations as we live in this world. You will hear from the author, the martyrs who came before us, God the Father, and even our adversary. Get ready, it's time to look in the mirror. About the AuthorJoshua Psalms is a spoken word artist, writer, author, and entrepreneur residing in Severn, MD. Born and raised in Germany, he began writing poetry in high school and has shared his brand of poetry in Germany as well as several venues in the U.S. Sharing his brand via two spoken word albums and a previously published poetry collection, his aim remains clear; his life offered up as a living Psalm that points to God.

The Battles are a family that could accurately be described as modern-day Levites. Their paternal and maternal lineages alike, point to men and women who devoted their lives to serving the Lord for as far back as can be traced. They seem to have it all: money, power, popularity, and a surname that makes people stand up and take notice. But no family is perfect and even priestly families have their issues. The Battles are no exception. They struggle with the same temptations as everyone else, but their devotion to God is unrelenting. Rejoice Battle, the youngest member of the clan, is a bible prodigy and even at fifteen, astounds all who hear her teach. She can call down thunder from heaven with her uncanny ability to articulate the deep, hidden mysteries of the scriptures. On the flip side, she's somewhat socially inept and can wield the bible like a dagger when provoked. Though her looks are average at best, Rejoice unwittingly carries herself like a supermodel and young men find her irresistible. Best friends Derek Carmichael and Troy Arum, also Levites, fall under her spell at a very young age. Derek, however, is determined to have her at any cost. He effortlessly slays the competition and waves the victory banner for all to see, at the altar. But is he blinded by love? Is it possible that his blushing bride is not the girl he'd thought she was his entire life? When Derek begins to ask himself these questions, their marital bliss segues into a potentially deadly affair among friends and-strangers.Project Whores is A E Thomas' new novella series that takes readers on a spiritual journey that explores the love, mercy, and judgment of God in the lives of people who do not know Him and people who know Him well.

LEGACY is the first of an exciting trilogy set in rural Southern Maryland. Gigi, the matriarch of the Big House, shares her family heritage. Her great-grandchildren reluctantly, yet respectfully listen to the stories of ancient Ch'Lera. As three generations attempt to live peacefully under one roof, peculiar situations arise that forces them to pull together. Surprisingly, all questions seem to lead to their ancient homeland for answers. Are Gig's stories about their family really true? Will the past repeat itself and what does it have to do with Gigi and her family? Follow the Tolson's on their journey in discovering their legacy.

Willie Earl Porter, Jr.--better known as Will Porter--has constructed one of his finest portraits to date. A chronological portrait of himself and his experiences commissioned by society's dire need for honest introspection and self-defining text. Especially from a perspective that has been largely shushed, unappreciated and disregarded. That of the 'black' man. He tunnels twenty years into his rich past-- affording the reader a panoramic position of all the ills, insight and thrills that shaped his psyche-- only to return you back to his present-day, unscathed. Each detail shared that contributes to his molted memories is proof that shedding layers makes you light in more ways than one.

Ashanti Monique Jackson, Shanti, is a young woman who is determined to be successful by any means. Her mother, Michelle Jackson, is a Psychiatrist and her father, Elijah Jackson, is a Neurosurgeon. Although her parents are wealthy they wanted Shanti to understand the concept of hard work paying off. Rather than send their daughter to a private school they decided to keep her in a overcrowded public school. Shanti has no problem excelling in her senior year as she maintains a 4.7 GPA. She becomes humble learning the different backgrounds of the students in her school, especially her three girlfriends, Brittney (Bri), Whitney (Whit), and Kendra. They are seniors as well. Shanti and her friends discover they all have one goal and that is to be successful. During the start of her senior year she becomes distracted by her lover, Lance Wilson, the most gorgeous man to surface the earth. Lance has transferred to the Richmond, VA area with his mom. Shanti and Lance were perfect for each other. They graduated and ended up having their most precious gift, their daughter, Amiya Lashae Wilson. As time quickly passes them by, so does their happy relationship. Shanti starts to realize that Lance was never the man she thought he was. Dealing with stress, Lances infidelity, drug addiction, and more; Shanti tries to juggle life as a mother and a destructive, abusive relationship. As the story unfolds, Shanti has had enough of all the headache and pain and feels there is time for a change. Can her relationship be repairable or has she had enough? There is no telling WHEN A WOMAN'S FED UP!

Kyle Brewster's sordid, beautiful world has been on tilt since he met Rejoice Battle last summer in Afghanistan, where they are employed as civilian contractors on Bagram Airforce Base. Both are in committed relationships when they meet: He is married, and she is engaged to be married. But their union entices them to embrace temptation and now they share an unbreakable bond. After spending a glorious R&R together in their home state of Texas-a scant thirty minutes from the home Kyle shares with his wife - Rejoice is involved in an accident on the day they are supposed to return to work. It is during this time that all the covers are snatched off, only to reveal that nothing is as it seemed. But while the truth is surely the light, will Kyle heed the truth and tear his heart from the death grip she has on it? More importantly, is he able? Hand in hand, Kyle and Rejoice slide deliriously happy and slam headlong into harsh reality. Their descent takes them down a long and winding road called Judgement. During their journey, they each find themselves fighting for their lives and one way or another, their battle will ultimately bring both of them face to face with their Master.Project Whores is A E Thomas' explosive four-part novella series which takes readers on a spiritual journey that explores the love, mercy, and judgement of God in the lives of people who do not know Him and people who know Him well.

Anthony and Andre are fraternal twins born in Syracuse, New York. They were both diagnosed with Autism at the age of 3. When Anthony and Andre were diagnosed with Autism, the statistic were 1 out of every 150 children were being diagnosed. Today those statistics have changed to 1 out of every 59.