Free Heart
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I quickly hiked down the steep, dusty, brown stairs hoping that love awaited my arrival with open arms. I longed for love and care that would balance my life and contribute to my existence. I desired priceless actions such as encouragement, affection, and support. All are overlooked in a search for material gain. Before entering Ms. Cook’s office, the sound of bellyaching laughter tickled my ear. An angelic voice formed rhythms in my ear drums as I overheard a woman express that she was anticipating meeting me. “Wow, she wants to meet me,” I thought. I quickly used the comb of my hand to brush loose strands of hair that had fallen from my ponytail. My t-shirt that read “leave me alone” no longer seemed appropriate. As I contemplated running up the stairs to change, Ms. Cook yelled, “Rita, get yo’self down these stairs right now.”
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About the Book
Free Heart is the heartfelt story of a fourteen-year-old orphan’s personal journey to discover and free herself from the pain of her past.
Since age eight, Rita Heart has been a ward of the state of Tennessee. As a teenager, she has witnessed and experienced a lot of pain, mostly stemming from unanswered questions about her biological parents and not having been adopted yet. As she believes that she has lived such an unfair life, Rita questions God’s intentions and plans for her; yet in the midst of her circumstances, God leads her to discover the lessons that cause her to let go of her past and press on toward a more promising future.
About the Author
Shacora Ja’ne Moore is an author, a motivational speaker, and an educator. In 2007, Shacora published her first book of inspirational poetry, entitled Only He Knows: Sounds of a Crying Soul. Shacora is a dedicated wife and mother. She currently lives in Nashville, Tennessee, and teaches English at an adult high school. Visit her online at www.moorefaith.com.