JACKSON, Mich., March 6, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Surviving life's mishaps is never easy as it requires having the will to move on, perseverance, great understanding and a burning heart. With the release of the compelling new book Three Shades of Survival, author Aminah Amatul Basir brings to readers a dramatic portrayal of fighting for your right, caring about loved ones and rising above adversity.
Three Shades of Survival features a trilogy of stories that depict such elements like marriage, discrimination, teenage pregnancy and family. Each story is composed of different situations and characters, beginning with Ester, an elderly woman who dreams of taking a cruise with her savings. In the second story, readers are introduced to Tonya who has a lot of responsibilities taking care of her siblings while trying to figure out her teenage life growing up in the projects. The final tale highlights the personal quest of Rasheeda, who seeks justice for women in the factory while coping with a new religion, marriage and a new life.
Heart-gripping and socially relevant, Three Shades of Survival clearly illustrates the human struggle to mature and making dreams come true despite great odds. Using her own personal experiences, author Aminah Amatul Basir brings realism and emotions to her book which will easily touch any reader's heart and at the same time open their minds. Most importantly, the book will help people realize their inner strength which can help them go through the scariest moments of their lives. For your reading pleasures, be sure to look for Three Shades of Survival online at Xlibris.com and at major bookstores and libraries nationwide. You will love this book.
About the Author
Aminah Amatul Basir was born in Wilmington, N.C, the second of seven children. The author holds three Associate degrees, a Bachelor of Arts in Communcation and is completing a Master's of Social Justice degree in May 2006. Aminah Amatul Basir worked on a Master's program in Radio, T.V. and Film and has been a writer for two community newspapers and has filmed for Pontiac Cablevision. Today, she is married and lives in Jackson, Michigan; she has two adult children, five adult step-children and grandchildren.
Three Shades of Survival * by Aminah Amatul Basir
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Publication Date: November 24, 2004 Trade Paperback; $20.99; 110 pages;
1-4010-8919-4; Cloth Hardback; $30.99; 110 pages; 1-4010-8920-8
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