Reflections of Days Gone By
and a Prism to See What’s Ahead
My Three Major Works
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Beyond the Broken Dooris a powerful semi-autobiographical story about homelessness, dignity, and resilience. It follows Roman Cicero, a man who chooses to live on the streets of Chicago, offering a raw and compassionate look at a life most people overlook.
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Moods Over a September Moon–A Memoir reveals the complexities of growing up in a broken home, chasing hope in unlikely places, and rising through personal storms. It’s deeply personal, and yet, universally relatable.
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Deeply I Must Climb - This climb is dedicated to Josephine.
While many see only the vast, ‘uncharted territories’ of Mississipi’s landscapes, Josephine saw a cage. This part of the journey is for her—to honor the strength it took to survive the back alleys of power and the calculated malice of Joe Smith, her stepfather.