KWEE Liberian Literary Magazine Jan. Iss. Vol. 0115 Jan Iss. Vol. 0115 | Page 78

Liberian Literary Magazine Promoting Liberian Literature, Arts and Culture Recommended Reads Recommended Reads Liberia’s Son: A True story of hope, courage and resilience “Asking for Trouble”, a treat for lovers of poetical expression. Henry Johnson Jr focuses on what our society is going through, through meaningful words that would cut through hearts and create unforgettable feelings. He touches on things that most writers won't even talk about. "Asking for Trouble", is a masterpiece and would have you amaze. This poetry book reviews controversial topics. But in almost any poetic expression on controversial topics, one question always comes up: what’s the point and what can we do to change the world? Caught in the crossfire of an unexpected civil war, Yu-jay Harris and his family escape near-certain death at the hands of cruel government soldiers. Their desperate journey to safety takes them into a true heart of darkness where they face even more terrors at nearly every turn. Liberia’s Son is a remarkable story of resilience in the face of the worst of humanity and how it shaped a man who now embodies the best of humanity. It is a gripping story of courage, hope, faith, and determination that will stay with you long after you’ve read it. My Liberian Memoirs Portor Portor presents stories Introduction by: Elma Shaw that are meant to act as a testimony of how God led one woman, Kathy, and her husband, Tom, to Liberia where He proceeded to help them through some of the most difficult years of their lives. Without God's help and reassurance that Liberia was where they should be, the couple undoubtedly would have packed their bags and boarded the next plane home. Edited by: D. Othniel Forte 74