A Soul at Work

by Isabel Rojas


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Softcover
$13.95
Softcover
$13.95

Book Details

Language : English
Publication Date : 3/13/2005

Format : Softcover
Dimensions : 5x8
Page Count : 92
ISBN : 9781420824520

About the Book

I never intended to invite anyone into my world, so I must say welcome.  By me allowing myself to share my most fragile thoughts and experiences which I have learned from.  I have now come to realize that is time that I share my work with the world, so come travel with me through some of my most intimate moments and understand that every word I have chosen has a meaning whether is from my own experiences or some of those who I was afforded the opportunity to enter their world and observed their personal moments.  Embrace my words as you travel through my voyage.  Once again welcome I am opening my heart to you.


About the Author

She was born in the Bronx, the youngest daughter of two Dominican immigrants that immigrated to the United States in search of the American dream.  Following her college graduation in 1999 from John Jay college of Criminal Justice in New York City, Isabel then went on to become one of New York’s finest by joining the Police Department in 2000.

The best choice that was made in her behalf by her family was ensuring she received an education.  Growing up in an era where dropping out of school was the “in “ thing to do, her parents became dictators.  Her dad will constantly say to her “mijita la escuela es muy importante, no te lleves de tus amigas”.  Translation; daughter of mine school is very important don’t allow your friends to influence you.  She never judge herself to be an excellent student. She developed an abhorrence towards all her subjects.  Proven critical as she later struggled to make it out of college.  She sought writing as a form of therapy; she kept numerous journals throughout her journey.  She now finds herself in a new era, furthering her writing has become her number one priority. She has currently enrolled in City College and is working towards her masters in creative writing.

This is just the beginning for this new up and coming author, look out for her next big project.