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Seven year old Tyrell Smith gives us a glimpse of the life of someone living with autism. His twin brother, Tyrese was diagnosed a few years ago and Tyrell explains how it has aff ected him and other members of his family. We have heard from parents, doctors, teachers, behavioral therapists and others. Now, Tyrell speaks as someone who lives with the pains and joys of his brother.
Overly protective, Tyrell speaks of his brother enjoying sports and music. He explains the medications and special diet Tyrese adheres to. He even mentions the fact that his brother gets frustrated by loud noises and how he doesn’t adapt well to change.
Various Autism Awareness groups have embraced, Yes! We Are Twins, But We Are Diff erent. Additionally, the book has been introduced to several elementary schools in Indianapolis and local and national men’s organizations are promoting Tyrell and his book.
Tyrell Smith attends Andrew J. Brown Academy (Indy) and enjoys reading, writing, action fi gures, sports, acting, modeling, theater, You Tube, and just being a kid. He has been featured in commercials, print, fashion shows, stage plays, and fi lm.
To purchase copies or to schedule speaking engagements contact: tyrellntyrese317@gmail.com. Price $13.00.
Delores Th ornton, Author, Publisher, Film Maker, and Spoken Word Artist. Th ornton previously reviewed books for AMPS Magazine and is now ready to off er this service to authors and book lovers everywhere via Th a Book Shelf. She will review books in just about all genres. Contact: delores910@yahoo.com
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Th e Meaning By: Connie Morgan
Darnell Whittington is a native of Louisiana. He was born in Delhi, Louisiana and lived in Rayville, Louisiana for seven years until his family moved to Monroe, Louisiana. Darnell was quite active during his time in high school. He was a member of the Fellowship of Christian Students and Athletes. He ran cross-country, did the long jump in track, and he played the position of strong safety in football as well. Darnell graduated from Ouachita high school in 1997. Darnell has been writing for about ten years, and he has written seven books including his latest book titled The Meaning. Darnell was eighteen years old when he decided to write his fi rst book. He began writing in high school after a classmate was tragically killed in a car accident. The only way he could express how he felt was to write it down on paper. One day he just started writing about how he felt, and the fi nished product was a beautiful poem about this person who lost their life at a young age. Darnell shared the poem with only one person, and that person told him how good it was. The person he shared it with decided to photo copy the poem and started passing the poem out around the whole school. It brought hope, and that was the fi rst time that he knew the written power of the word. Darnell felt the best way to tell his children about his life, his father’s life, and his grandfather’s life was to write it all down and put it into a book for them to read. There is one thing that Darnell believes about the written word; and that is how we live it. The word can go places that he has never been, the word will speak to people that Darnell cannot reach, and the word will live on. Writing a book can make an impact on someone that you may never know. All of the tough questions that we have about life can point us in one direction and to one answer. That answer is Jesus Christ. This book, The Meaning, was birthed from a conversation I had with a young man who had lost his way, and he was very skeptical about Christianity. This young man had gone through some tough times in his life and he was just really bitter. He posed a lot of questions that he knew a lot of people would struggle to answer. Darnell was able to answer some of them, but the young man kept asking more and more questions. There are people out there that really struggle with questions that they do not have the answers to. If I can look at some of these questions and try to address them maybe I can help someone. The whole purpose of this book is to help people understand knowledge and wisdom better. I want the readers to understand how to value life, how to live life, and to value life more than anything. I want them to understand where we go once this life is fi nished, and what we are supposed to learn while we are here on earth. One of the main points of the book is that life is very valuable. Sadly, we live in a society where some people think life is invaluable. Before taking someone else’s life some people will take their own life. Some people value cats, dogs, and other animals over a human’s life without understanding how valuable a human life is. Darnell wants people to look at the title and subtitle of the book, and he wants them to know that life has meaning that their own life has meaning. In addition, what he plans to communicate to readers is hope. If you know that your life has a purpose and your life has a meaning then you will have hope. No matter what struggle you are facing and no matter what things you have to overcome there is hope. There is hope because your life does have meaning. Darnell’s motivation is to give hope to others. The right words can bring hope to people, so when he writes, he writes in hope that he can fulfi ll his purpose and do God’s work. Darnell wants to bring hope and guidance to people who are lost, struggling, and just going through hard times. The best way to become successful is while other people are sleeping; you need to be up dreaming. If you want to be successful and reach your dreams you are going to have to do things that others are not willing not do. That is called sacrifi ce. Many people out there are not willing to sacrifi ce what it takes to do certain things. You have to seek God for directions and answers. You may deal with rejection and a lot of diff erent things but do not let it stop you or sway you. The stress of life may get in the way, but you have to stay focused. Do not giving up because if you stick with it and push through you will eventually win.
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cause people to think of him and the positivity he brings when they are worn. Corey has always been close to God, but aft er his injury he has gotten even closer to Him. Corey wants to leave readers with this message, “You are going to have negative vibes in your life, so take those negative vibes and use them. When someone tells you that you cannot do something use that as motivation not to prove them wrong, but to prove to yourself that you can do it. Th e positive outweighs the negative, so take that and use it to your advantage.” Corey will forever love the game of football no matter the outcome he was given while playing the game.
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From Pain to Purpose By: Cleo Camphor God’s Visions Ministry
This ministry has long been a driving force for the community for many years. The CEO of the group is Brother Cleo Camphor from the city of Indianapolis, Indiana. His love and devotion for helping people is one of a kind. Brother Cleo was inspired to help senior citizens and the youth of his community and surrounding areas. He encourages the youth to stay in school and to do their best. Brother Cleo believes many people do not have a desire to care for and honor the elderly community. God’s Visions Ministry wants to be able to help and honor every senior citizen. This ministry has greatly grown over the years, and it will continue to do so in the future with God in control. God’s Visions Ministry is composed of many members; including people from all over the country. People from Indiana, Mississippi, Michigan, Georgia, California, and even New York. The list goes on and on, but all the members have the same purpose in mind. To honor worthy seniors and to lead young people in the right direction.
God’s Visions Ministry has established a Mississippi region under the leadership of Dr. James and Dr. Mary Waldrop in the city of Ruleville, MS. Over the years, our ministry has grown, and we continue to seek out worthy people we can honor. This group has kept the faith in God, this is our number one factor, keeping God fi rst. God has allowed Brother Cleo to team up with so many good people so that the dream of honoring God’s people can be fulfi lled. Brother Cleo Camphor has made this a lifelong journey, helping and honoring people. His story can be told in his latest book: From Pain to Purpose. He has obtained many awards and you can purchase his book on Amazon. Sister Sheri from Indiana is Brother Cleo’s Co-Host on the God’s Visions Ministry Prayer Line. She also helps in visiting and ministering to the sick. The Prayer Line Number is (515) 604-9642 and the pin code is 756893#.
Members of the Vision
Bro. (CEO) Cleo & Gloria Camphor - Indiana
Evangelist Dorothy Baker - Detroit Michigan
Dr. James & Dr. Mary Waldrop - Mississippi
Evangelist Johnetta Powell - Chicago, ILL Bro. Sean Baker - Detroit, Michigan
Anthony & Stella Bradley - Detroit, Michigan Dr. Carl Thompson - Indiana Eld. N. C. Bolton - Indiana Pastor Kenneth Gilbert - Indiana Pastor Charles Taylor - Indiana Dr. Joe C. Smith- Mississippi Sis. Lucy Hawkins- Indiana Sis. Sheri Taylor - Indiana Minister Reginald & Sharon Hurns - Mississippi Pastor Ruben C. McKenzie - Indiana Bishop Dan Peach - Chicago, ILL Bro. Scott Mayfi eld - Indiana
Bro. Steven Carter - Indianapolis, IND Sis. Kimberly Green _ Louisville, KY Pastor Vincent Green Louisville, KY
Sis. Angela Robinson Greenwood, IND. Sis. Solonia Williams
Roy and Ruby Anderson - Indianapolis, IND. Ron McKenzie Indiana Maxine Cooper - Indiana Elder Gilbert – Indiana Mary Shingles Freddie Harris Yvone Chiles _ Hephcibah Ga
