A Reason to Read Transition

For those who haven’t bought my book yet - You can see what other people are saying about it below.  After reading, if you would like to purchase your own copy, CLICK HERE.   And for more information you can go to http://www.transitionunleashed.com/

  

 

“Breaking through barriers in our lives means recognizing that change is needed and possible; without it, we lend ourselves to remain in bondage. In Allen Paul Weaver III’s book, Transition: Breaking Through the Barriers, he writes about those hidden struggles, thoughts and uncertainties that tend to throw us off kilter when searching for our true purpose. In the book, Allen exposes himself in a ten-year journey to self-discovery. This self-discovery came with a price: a suicide attempt, unrealistic images of self and other life struggles that are candidly composed in an anthology of short stories, poems and essays.

Weaver captivates his audience with the thought-provoking poem entitled, “Slavery” that speaks about the self-inflected “psychological chains” that weigh us down in life, but his passionate poem, “When You Can Fly,” mesmerizes the heart to encourage the weary, lonely and rejected. It is here that Weaver writes about topical subjects with every individual in mind.

Weaver’s prolific writing is displayed as soft whispers of prayers shining down to encourage all readers and he does this by challenging and holding the reader accountable for the decisions we make and the ones we are pondering. Weaver’s book clearly sets the reader on track to make a choice to transition, one step at a time, to see ourselves as God sees us and to Weaver, this is where true freedom begins.”

Tisha Y. Lewis - Manager, PR Services, National Newspaper Publishers Association Washington D.C., January 2008

“I am praying my way through your book…again. It certainly speaks to every aspect of life. I usually don’t read the dedications, introductions and author’s notes in books, but in yours I have. I will continue to send updates and thoughts as I further my reading with an intention to applying it to my own life. Thanks for writing this book. When it comes time to write my story, I’ll ask the penetrating questions that inspired you to write yours.”

Stevey Williams - Student, Liberty University, Virginia, December 2007

“Allen’s writing paints such a vivid picture and draws you right into the story. The Grand Experiment, a short story from his book, Transition: Breaking Through the Barriers is such an intriguing tale; it leaves you wanting more.”

Allison Younger - Corporate Communications Manager, American Bible Society, New York, November 2007

“This book is a must read for every Black man.”

-Dr. Betty Spencer, Co-editor of Transition: Breaking Through the Barriers, New York, March 2006

“A Revolutionary Breakthrough in expressing one’s inner struggles! The title is exactly what it is. This book will bridge the gap between the thoughts and the reality of our inner city youth, particularly minority males - as they Transition from males to men… and all stages in between.”

- Deacon Lovell Williams - Superintendent of Sunday School, Thessalonia Worship Center, Bronx NY, October 2006

“Allen Paul Weaver III gave an outstanding presentation during our 1st Annual Department of Speech Communication & Theatre Arts Conference. Indeed, he captivated students, faculty, staff, and invited guests with vivid and memorable experiences and opportunities during the plenary session. Certainly, we will always cherish his valuable impact through his message as well as impressive interaction with the audience. Our department purchased thirty copies of Transition for our graduating Communication students.”

Kekeli K. Nuviadenu, Ph.D., Chair/Assistant Professor, Speech Communication & Theatre Arts, Bethune-Cookman University, Daytona Beach, Florida, January 2008

“I am grateful for the life that is Allen Paul Weaver, III. I am grateful to God for the word within him that was breathed to life in the pages of Transition. I am grateful for the encouragement and inspiration I receive each time I read a piece in Transition, each one speaking to a different life situation I have or will encounter. I am grateful that I own a literary work that speaks to the struggles, heartaches, joys and triumphs of young people to share with my children and my children’s children.

What a tragedy it would have been if Allen Paul Weaver, III had remained captive to rage, self-hatred, low self-esteem, and pain. Glory to God, we have been blessed by his transition from old to new, and his willingness to be transparent with readers for the sake of our growth and development in Christ. His life, as shared through the amazingly authentic poetry and prose in Transition, is a testimony of the redemption, deliverance, and victory made possible only through relationship with Jesus Christ. In this timeless anthology, Allen not only shares the struggles and triumphs of his own personal journey to maturity in Christ and adulthood, but also weighs in on major societal ills including racism, sexism, and economic disparity. Though written from the vantage point of a young man, as a woman, I never felt like an outsider reading. In fact, there are pieces in Transition, including “Truth Be Told” and “Unknown Fear” that resonate so deeply in my spirit; It is as if Allen took the feelings etched in my heart and gave them voice.

Transition is a valuable resource for parents, teachers, mentors, and youth group leaders interested in developing whole and healthy young people who are ready to walk in their individual and collective purpose in Christ. Transition speaks to the struggles of identity common to young men and women alongside the revelation of the “high calling of God” that we each have access to through Jesus Christ. The reflection questions in the Appendix are extremely useful and make it possible to use Allen’s poetry as a vehicle for engaging young people in discussions that will open their eyes to the promising possibilities that lie ahead.”

Donna Olivia Powell - Artist and Educator, Madison, New Jersey, January 2008

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