'Wisdom is wasted when not shared with others!' -MDT
I am currently working on a book entitled, "Silent Hope: The Remarkable Courage of a Teenage Mother" which explains and describes the true strengths and remarkable courage of a teenage mother named Virginia Stephens, who is raising her daughter Faith Stephens on her own while living in poverty and wishing to change the negative cycle of all fatherless children into a more positive one. Once experiencing a pivotal moment in her own life, with the support and wisdom of her mother, Hope Stephens(Lady of Wisdom), and also with her strong belief in God, Virginia begins to encourage, motivate and inspire other young mothers to march forward with or without the father of their children in their lives, and under any circumstance, be a positive role model for their child(ren) as well. I am dedicating this book to all of the mothers who have struggled and are presently 'struggling to succeed' with raising their children on their own to be successful individuals in today's society! It will be published by Christian Book Publisher's, Tate Publishing Inc., in 2013.
Possibly to follow is my book entitled, "Tears of Frustrations ll, The Chronicle: Rebel Without a Pause"
“It takes a ‘man’ to raise a boy into a man… so to all of the fathers and real men out there that are helping to create positive change with our future generations, this one’s for you!”
SYNOPSIS:
This is a round by round, soul-stirring story told from a deep, dark and private place inside of the author’s heart and soul that he wishes to personally share with his readers. This telling and thought-provoking story is a motivating and inspiring read that mesmerizes its audience with the specific details and heart-felt situations that one will sincerely connect and empathize with while reading this book.
It tells the story of a father who is living with the yearning for his own father’s love and presence, while continually struggling to fight to change the negative cycle and negative experiences of his own adolescent son, so he won’t grow up with the same emotional bruising as he did. This extremely profound and educating book also expresses the life-long fight that it takes to make it all happen.
Every year older is a round outside the ring where the fight happens and the extreme challenges begin. These challenges, which could either make or break the true man that is growing inside of this strong-willed and courageous father and possibly wear him down, are ones that knocks every day men off of their feet. It’s the fight within him, to save his son, that forces him to become a rebel without a pause and keeps him standing upright and standing tall with his head up, willing to face any and every obstacle which lies in front of him.
There are severe negative affects when a child, especially a boy, is being raised without a father in their home, what are the positive effects, if any? If absence makes the heart grow fonder, then what does the presence of a father do for a child? Well, in this particular extremely educating book, you will definitely find out!
"Life is a struggle and then you die, but before I do, I demand to be happy!" -MDT
"Remember, we are not created by situations... we create our own situations, therefore situations are created by us. Life is what we make it... stay focused and always understand who is in charge, God!"
"It's not that I dream too big, unfortunately it's some people that I tend to tell my dreams to that dream too small."
"I am not afraid of climbing a mountain that's made of a thousand "No's" to reach one successful "Yes!" -MDT
"Conquering Hope: One Man's Journey from Poverty to Success" is the story I will some day be sharing and informing others on how 'not' to give up on their personal dreams... failure is just not an option!"
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Influences/Inspirations:
Loretta M. Thomas (my mother), Willie Van Thomas Sr. (my father), Shawna E. McBride-Thomas (my wife), my dear children, all of my siblings, close friends and family members, Martin Luther King Jr., John F. Kennedy, Rosa Parks, Harriet Tubman, Maya Angelou, Oprah Winfrey, Terry McMillan, Tyler Perry, Michael Baisden, Stephen Spielberg, James Cameron etc...
Favorite Writers and Artists:
I have many favorite writers and artists, but I would absolutely have to say that Tyler Perry is one of my most influential, world-renowned artist/writer who inspires me the most. The creativity that he shows through the screen, of all of his talents, motivates me to try harder to create, be it fact or fiction.
Current Projects:
I am currently writing another book which will inspire our future generations of youth and motivate them to think before they take part in selfish acts which lure them deeper into poverty, such as having children at young ages, indulging in drugs, ignoring their education, succumbing to negative peer pressure and failing to set and strive for their goals and desires. This book is entitled "Silent Hope: The Remarkable Courage of a Teenage Mother".
Interests:
Writing - of course, watching movies and spending quality time with my family and friends. Also, venturing into another spectrum of writing as a screenwriter: "Karma", "Closer To Closure" (dramas) as well as a short, "Deceit: How Do I Tell Him?" are all posted on Inktip.com
Contact Information:
Email Address: stckmarcus@aol.com
Facebook.com/stckmarcus
Please visit my Website for even more info. authormarcusdthomas.com
Charities/Causes:
Pray for "Haiti" and the rest of the world!