Fire in my Bones - Marshall-Rico, Ollie
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In a world of parting and pain, Ollie Marshall gives voice to her agony through Fire in My Bones with her poetic verse. She writes through life's observations and personal experiences with a demanding cry to cope with different challenges that are sometimes forced upon us beyond our control. One of the most compelling aspects of Fire in My Bones is Ollie Marshall's unwavering commitment to authenticity. She fearlessly confronts the injustices and hardships she has encountered throughout her life, giving voice to the deep-seated pain of discrimination and racial imbalance. Her words resonate…mehr

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In a world of parting and pain, Ollie Marshall gives voice to her agony through Fire in My Bones with her poetic verse. She writes through life's observations and personal experiences with a demanding cry to cope with different challenges that are sometimes forced upon us beyond our control. One of the most compelling aspects of Fire in My Bones is Ollie Marshall's unwavering commitment to authenticity. She fearlessly confronts the injustices and hardships she has encountered throughout her life, giving voice to the deep-seated pain of discrimination and racial imbalance. Her words resonate with honesty and vulnerability, inviting readers to empathize with her journey and to reflect on their own roles in creating a more just and equitable society. At its core, Fire in My Bones is a powerful testament to the transformative power of art and expression. Marshall-Rico's words serve as a rallying cry for justice, a plea for understanding, and a beacon of hope for those who have experienced similar struggles. Through her poetic exploration, she sheds light on the injustices that plague our society and calls upon readers to join her in the fight for a more equitable future. Fire in my Bones is a cry to be heard, a cry to be appreciated, a cry for release of the pain of the unfairness inflicted upon Ollie Marshall's very soul.
Autorenporträt
Ollie has published seven books: The ABC Character Builder, Fire in My Bones, Commander in Chief (The 44th President), Searching-Genealogy-Connecting: Phase I, Sprouts of the Spirit, Scattered Changes, Equality, Injustice or What.She is the seventh of sixteen children, a native of Springfield, Arkansas, from the community of Union Chapel. She now makes her home in Orange, New Jersey, with her husband. She is a retired Newark Public School educator and a former VISTA Volunteer. She speaks through her poetry. She received a BA in Sociology from Northridge State University, Northridge, California; a Secondary Certificate in Social Studies from Montclair State University through the State of New Jersey; a Certificate in Preschool and Special Education, Kindergarten through the 12th grade from Kean College State University, Union New Jersey. As a VISTA Volunteer, with other VISTA Volunteers, She played a significant role in helping create the first Rent Control Bill in the City of Newark; she is a lifetime member of the NAACP, a community activist, and an active member of the church.