“There and Back…” is a book of lovely, powerful and very personal poems from Dr. Joel Martin, motivational speaker, entrepreneur, daughter, sister, mother, wife.
Although a slim volume, it is weighty in content. Yes, there are admissions of discomfort and pain that accompanies illness, but the poems are full of thanks and fond remembrances. You have to admire Joel’s desire to handle what has been dealt and to go on to “what’s next”.
Her poetry is a reaffirmation of the value of family, friends, life, love and dreams. All are important whether facing challenges or not. By including photographs in the book, along with the text, Joel shares with us some of the people who have shaped her, while also giving the reader insight into who we all are. We are the sum and part of good times, challenging times, old times, and new times.
We can all relate.
“Wondering how big a dream I can live
Before I’m there and back again”
“There and Back…” a book of poems by Joel Martin, PhD.