Silver Stars and Lucky Stripes: A Collection of Poems is a religious experience. The poetry is all about enlightenment, empowerment, and inspiration. Says author Novene Thomas, "The Bible is a blessing, inspiration, reassurance, and the holistic biblical words heal and comfort me always. Hallelujah!" Author Bio: Born and raised in Lansing, Michigan, Novene Thomas lived many years on the East Coast and now resides in Alaska. This is her first book of rhyming literature. It was inspired by her reading of the Bible, biblical textbooks, and other religious books.