Book excerpt: My book talks about my life growing up from a religious background to venturing out on my own. It talks about my happiness as well as my misfortunes. It also talks about my lifelong dream of being a writer and how I used to journal. It explains my dreams, goals, and ambitions, as well as expectations. I find some of my journals humorous and engaging. Some entries will make you laugh and cry. Needless to say, this book is very inspirational. I am now forty-nine years old, and I've finally achieved all of my accomplishments.