Healing Words by Alyce Hendrickson *print book*

Healing Words is a book that houses a variety of life experiencing poetry. Alyce Hendrickson writes about many things such as failing or dysfunctional relationships, her family, animals, accepting faith and my favorite section, Surviving.


A few poems that stood out for me were titled, A Child's Need, Winter Of My Heart and Serenity. Each were very special and I could tell that Ms. Hendrickson needed a way to vent her own problems along with trying to help others.


A Child's Need was most importantly special to me being a new mother. I agree with Ms. Hendrickson, how can someone hurt and an innocent little child when all it requires is the love from its parents or in some cases care givers. This world has change much in the passing years, abuse and violence is more prominent and children seem to be cast aside like old rags.

Ms. Hendrickson paints a picture of her life with this book of poetry. I could associate a few experiences with her and it always helps knowing that you're not alone. The poetry was heartfelt and well written.It started out kind of hard to grab my attention because I have never had an emotional attachment to animals, but as I progressed into the life experiences I enjoyed it very much. I give Ms. Hendrickson 3.5 hearts for her lovely book of poetry.


You can find Alyce Hendrickson at: http://www.healingwords.us/index.htm