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By Denise Stokes
By Edward R . Mercer

Literary Sweets Words That Fill You Up

From The Editors Desk
From The Crack House To The White House

By Denise Stokes

The Eighth Grade Millionaire

By Edward R . Mercer

Having met Billionaire Ed Mercer on a few occasions I was able to feel the words from his book on a much more personal level . He is a genuinely kind person also very funny . The 8 th Grade Millionaire will inspire you to not let challenges get you down or get in your way . Ed does not consider it a motivational book but I disagree , it is very motivating . By sharing his life he gives you inspiration and guidance . It fuels you when you are down and inspires you to not give up . The book is full of wonderful stories and experiences he has gone through . He talks about his family , business ventures and you truly get an insightful glimpse into his life . One of my favorite quotes is “ Average people dip their toes in the water . Successful people jump right in and immerse themselves ”. This book is a great read and I highly recommend to all go-getters . Visit www . 8thgrademillionaire . com to purchase .
I ’ ve known Denise for several years and she is always the same , in great spirits , smiling and giving . “ From The Crack House To The White House ” is an in-depth look into Denise ’ s life , a true tragedy to triumph story . It ’ s like watching a movie on the Lifetime Television Network and not being able to move . You will cry , laugh , and cry some more . ( Get the tissues out ) Be prepared to stop making excuses for your life and just do it because Denise will inspire you to do just that . Her life story is nothing short of amazing . Coming from being on drugs , homeless , begging for food to advising President Clinton , Spokesperson for BET Wrap-It-Up , Poet and Author is worthy of a Hollywood movie and she is one of my SHEroes . This book will not let you put it down until you are finished . A must read to all who look to be inspired and uplifted . Visit www . denisestokes . com to purchase and find out more about Denise .
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