The Pen God Gave Me: The Diary of My Soul is a story of redemption. This collection of poetry expresses life through the eyes of a young Black woman in today's society. This book gives an in-depth look into the problems and downfalls of modern society.Ardreana captures vivid images of life's trials and delivers them in such a way to reach even the most mundane audience. The poetry contained in this book is very raw and confessional, allowing the reader to see the nakedness of life itself.This is a book designed to show individuals that no matter what they may be going through, they are not alone and most of all, they can overcome.