I'm Rising: Determined. Confident. Powerful. (Rising Uplifting Poetry)

Michelle Stradford has done it again. “I’m Rising” is fierce and fresh, with inspiration for everyone. Friendship, love, pain, heartache, achievement, resilience, triumph—all part of the rich tapestry of this collection of poems. She is a She-nado!

I bought this for an overseas friend. I read a little bit of the poetry and loved it!! Great for a gift or yourself! It could be a good poetry book for a small group to use in a poetry study and discussion.

I loved it! The book is divided into three chapters. The first one dealing with the pain and the destructive power of hurtful events in our lives. The second chapter deals with changing as a person in spite of our sufferings. The final chapter she pens the joy of victory in the aftermath of these trials. The first chapter was my favorite. Michelle Stradford uses vivid and graphic language to bring the reader to see a clear word pictures to describe the depth of despair in the worst of suffering. I'm proud of her for bravely dealing with the subject of suffering that even those close to us often do not want to hear. My favorite poem in the book however, is "Mission Me" found in the last chapter. This poem summarises the whole experience of trials, changing, and overcomming. Well Done!!!

If you are looking for a book for 2023 to inspire, reaffirm, and encourage you this is it. Doesn't disappointment, I read a page daily

I gave this as a gift to my daughter who was going through a breakup and she really loved it.

This book gives you a sense of peace. The messages are powerful. I am going through a challenging time in life. I feel relaxed and at ease, as I read each page.

This is an amazing book. One of my favorites--content and design.

I cannot say enough about this book, I felt that the author's mind was dissected and streamed through fingertips to pen and paper. This book will inspire you to no longer let your heart be concealed behind the ribcage of life but to be disburdened and heard. The author speaks deep from within the heart and soul. One word "IMPRESSIVE".

Got this from my granddaughter and she thoroughly enjoyed it

It is a short read plus the book looks premium on shelf and case , hardcover , good print and paper Quality , reviewing after 4 months and the book smells nice , also good for those who actually make cutouts for the purpose of journaling , inspirational lines and everything. Good buy but I would say a bit of expensive but cannot arhue it is of a international publication.

This book of prose and poetry wasn’t agreeable to me , a little morose