Former Teacher and Bestselling Author Releases Anthology on Overcoming Adversity

WASHINGTON - EntSun -- The human spirit is immensely resilient with its ability to triumph over adversity. To offer a beacon of hope and solidarity and to remind readers that they are not alone in their struggles, Catherine Head Kirkley and five other storytellers have released Wounds to Wisdom: Voices of Hope, Healing and Redemption in the Face of Life's Challenges.

In Wounds to Wisdom, former educator and bestselling author Catherine Head Kirkley and five other inspirational storytellers become "personal growth transformers," guiding readers through their journeys of trauma to resilience. Delving into the raw emotions of each storyteller offers readers inspiration and courage. Those who have experienced trauma will discover their strength and gain insight into their capabilities to overcome and heal through tough times.

In the foreword, Vicki Rice Jackson, Executive Director of Coalition for Educational Partnerships, writes, "Wounds to Wisdom reads as a binding agent in a social setting, forging supportive connections between survivors. The personal growth transformers share how trauma includes a realization of one's capabilities and resilience and a greater sense of the purpose for life."

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The comeback stories within Wounds to Wisdom show survivors how to bounce back from life's challenges with newfound fortitude and purpose. Reading Wounds to Wisdom is to be part of a collective journey towards healing, understanding, and empowerment.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Catherine Head Kirkley was born, raised, and educated in Washington, DC. She graduated from Joel Elias Springarn in 1964 and received her bachelor of arts from Howard University in 1969 and her master of education from the University of California in 1972. She taught in the Los Angeles Unified School District from February 1970 until June 2022, when she retired. Throughout her astonishing career, she's received several awards including Outstanding Teacher (Los Angeles Unified School District), Outstanding Teacher (Black Caucus United Teachers, Los Angeles), and Certificate of Excellence (California State Department of Education and Center for Applied Cultural Studies and Educational Achievement); just to name a few.

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Published by Publish Your Gift®, Wounds to Wisdom: Voices of Hope, Healing and Redemption in the Face of Life's Challenges is now available for purchase.

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