This is a book of poems and quotes to uplift and encourage you to take you through life experiences for a new hope on life. About The Authors. I was born April of 1961 in the Bronx. I am the middle child of five siblings born to John A Anderson and Delores E Lewis. I was raised during the end of the Civil Rights Movement. I attended P.S. 62 and I.S 52 in the Bronx and graduated from Park West HS in Manhattan. I later join the Navy and did three and half years. I've been through my ups and downs eventually landing a job on movie locations doing parking PA work. Then after several years I started working for NYCTA as a cleaner from 2001 to 2006 until injuring myself on the job. Now I'm retired and writing. So sit back relax and Read On. Author PercyLee Anderson. I was born in Queens N.Y. June of 1964. I am the oldest of fi ve. I attended New York City Public Schools Elementary and High School I graduated from Jamaica High in Queens N.Y. I then gave birth to my daughter in 1983. It was hard trying to raise a child and further my education as well. I just keep on with one thought in my mine that I can do it. Later in my life I got involved with children. I fi rst started out volunteering at local hospital that had children corners so children can wait while there siblings or parents see the doctor. Then I became an educator for children. I am now an Assistant Program Director for an After School Program run in N.Y.C Schools. I was aspire to start writing by a friend so readers as the Author said sit back, relax, and enjoy. Co- Author D. Massey.