The Rebirth of a Phoenix: A Poetry Collection - Softcover

Shipley, Destinee A

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798985647808

Publisher: Firebird Spark, LLC, 2022

Synopsis

Looking for a poetry collection that explores mental health, trauma survivorship after domestic violence, and the establishment of self-care for Black women? Then dive into the poetry and story therapy of The Rebirth of a Phoenix, the fiery debut collection of deeply personal and reflective storytelling by Destinee Shipley.
Poetry books about mental health and survivorship, particularly in the Black community, have not historically been prominent on our bookshelves. With this collection, we hope to begin the process of sharing some of the experiences that often are hidden away.
This story is for those who have ever wondered what is going on in the mind of someone who is coming into their own power. Who has to fight the uphill battle of a decline in mental health in the midst of an abusive relationship. Who had to find herself again while also learning what it truly means to be a Black woman in America. This collection is the story of a survivor who just wants to see herself rise from the ashes and fly again.

About this title

About the Author

Destinee Shipley is the medical student, poet, and now founder of her book publishing business, Firebird Spark, LLC. She has written poetry since late in high school when one of her friends challenged her to write free verse poetry that didn't rhyme, thus breaking her ideas of what poetry could be. She realized that she loved how through poetry she could be her fullest self and finally express the thoughts swirling in her head. That love came in handy during college when she faced many struggles including self-doubt and mental illness, and was entangled in an abusive relationship. Writing gave her stability while her world was in chaos, and upon reflection, showed her just how chaotic her world had become. Poetry was also her way out of that darkness and back into the light of her self-discovery and self-love. Destinee lives in Atlanta, GA and attends Morehouse School of Medicine. She loves to read, play board games, try out new restaurants, and when she thinks it wont bother her neighbors she also likes to practice her saxophone.

From the Back Cover

"I am not afraid anymore
To stumble upon ashes"

The Rebirth of a Phoenix is the fiery debut collection of deeply personal and self-reflective storytelling by Destinee Shipley.

Through poetry, journaling, and text conversations, Destinee tells the true story of a young Black college student who shows her journey through innocence, to despair, to finding her voice once more. With the metamorphosis of a phoenix as her anchor, this is a story of growth and self-love found through the storm.

Edition details

• Publisher: Firebird Spark, LLC
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798985647808
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 112