Jennifer Clarke Livres

Struggling with the challenges of parenthood and unfulfilled aspirations, two middle-aged friends, Anna and Jennifer, navigate the complexities of their lives in a suburban setting. Their weekly coffee dates serve as a backdrop for deeper discussions that shift from mundane topics to reflections on their marriages and dreams of becoming professional writers. As they confront their realities, the bond between them strengthens, highlighting themes of friendship, resilience, and the pursuit of personal fulfillment amidst life's demands.

Featuring a stunning array of photographs paired with insightful quotes, this collection invites readers to reflect and find inspiration. Each image and saying is carefully curated to evoke contemplation, making it a perfect companion for moments of introspection and motivation.

Focusing on personal growth and spiritual reflection, this collection features daily inspirational prayers crafted over the course of a year. Each entry serves as a guide for readers seeking to deepen their faith and enhance their daily lives through thoughtful contemplation and connection with their beliefs.

The COVID-19 pandemic has made transparent the insidiousness of institutional anti-Black racism and its impact on Black people globally. Research and statistics suggest that COVID-19 disproportionately affects African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) people. This collection provides critical discussions on the complexities of resilience in Black communities. Specifically, it highlights the resilience of ACB people, aged 12 to 85 years from Nigeria, South Africa, Jamaica, England, Canada, and the United States, by showcasing their strengths, determination, courage, contribution, leadership, innovation, creativity, cooperation, and community involvement through the sharing of reflections, essays, stories, journals, artwork, and poetry.Regardless of their country of residence, many ACB people live in societies where structural racism shapes the social determinants of health, exposing them to risk factors that impact their health, education, employment, and other needs. The authors discuss structural barriers, gender, and sexual violence, health care, education, and institutional anti-Black racism candidly demonstrating their vulnerabilities and resilience.