I SURVIVED
by Celisha J
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GENRE: Memoir
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BLURB:
In “I Survived” the author’s journey through a life marked by hardship, pain and resilience. From the devastating loss of a mother at a young age to abusive relationships and a harrowing escape, this gripping memoir unveils the story of survival, redemption, and the enduring strength of the human spirit. With unwavering determination, the author overcomes the shadows of her past to forge a path toward self-discovery, healing, and hope.
I Survived is an inspiring testament to the power of resilience and the unwavering belief that no matter the obstacles, one can triumph over adversity and ultimately thrive.
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EXCERPT
Introduction
My name is Celisha J. I have been through a lot, learned, and am better because of it. I am a firm believer that every lesson is a blessing. God has saved me so many times. I know he did this because he has something bigger planned for me.
My prayer for this book is that it helps women and children who have gone through the same or similar situations to know that they don’t have to allow the traumas of their past to keep them from being successful. I believe that God has a plan for our life, but we did something to alter that plan along the way. He did not intend for us to struggle or have a hard life. He allows us to choose the path we want to go on. The good thing is he is that he is Always there to pick us up when we fall. We were born for greatness.
Hold yourself accountable for your mistakes and forgive yourself and those who hurt you. Forgiveness is for you. I want people to know you can be the best you that you allow. No one says it will be easy, but the main thing to remember is that you are responsible for you. I believe that the only person you can truly believe in life, who won’t let you down, is God and yourself. In order for you to crawl out of the slump of being abused, hurt, let down, controlled, and battered is, your faith in God and the belief that he has better for you. He does not want us to live in our past. He intended for us to learn from it and allow our past to help other people gain strength, but if we tell our stories and we have not grown from what happened to us, then who can we really help?
I have done some things in my past that I am not proud of, and this book tells you my story and how I remember it. No, it is not everything, but the book will tell you the things that stood out the most to me. I have learned a lot and grown from my mistakes, and I have decided not to allow the embarrassment, pain, and struggles from my past to hold me back, so I am releasing it in this book.
This is my Ugly Truth!
A Word With the Author
What are four things you can’t live without?
The four critical things for me that I can’t live without:
1. My faith in God.
2. My friends and family who have always been pillars of support for me always.
3. My current profession as an actor, motivational speaker.
4. My books that I have an expression and reflection of my life story.
What is your favourite television show?
I have several favourites, although I do not have the time to watch television much. Some of my favourite television shows are “Power and the Sequels” “Sisters” “Zatima” and “Between Blood and Family” (the television show in which I am the lead Actress. Currently in Production), to name a few.
If you could be any character, from any literary work, who would you choose to be? Why?
I would prefer to be the beautiful mermaid. She is full of compassion, love, and affection towards the person who she loves and loves her in return. Her love is unconditional and full of genuine compassion, unaware of the treachery that she may be up against.
What have you got coming soon for us to look out for?
“I Survived” is the first part of my autobiography that describes my journey from childhood to my youth and adolescence. I am currently working on the sequel to this that describes my journey from adolescence to the woman of substance that I am today.
What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?
More than books and authors, my own journey through life, my learnings, my hardships, my circumstances, et al, have been contributing factors for influencing my own writing.
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Born in Michigan now living in Atlanta Celisha J. is an Actress and Author all in one, landing a role in a movie and a lead role on a TV Series.
She currently has a book entitled “I Survived”. It is a chilling story about her life from losing her mom at an early age and all the things that she has endured in her life, that should have broken her but she uses her pain as motivation to continue on her journey to following her dreams of being an actress, author and motivational speaker. She is currently pursuing more roles in acting.
Website: http://www.Celishaj.com
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/Celishaj_
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Celishajtheactress
Amazon Author Page: http://amazon.com/author/celishaj
Available on Kindle Unlimited: https://www.amazon.com/I-SURVIVED-Celisha-J-ebook/dp/B0CL9K719D
YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/Qzi7NXoPXbs?si=SIVr-OVo5Nv01dro
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