Saving Takara

By Takara M. James

The purpose of breaking free is to remove the things in our lives that keep us bound. Most of our fears, lack of confidence, and stressors, keep us chained for years with fear of no escape. We ask the question of how to change generational curses, traumas and other issues, but the reality is, the change begins with self.

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• Language: English
• Publisher: Writluxe
• Release date: Oct 11, 2020
• ISBN: 9781735449692

Takara M. James

Takara James (1990-) was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, to the late Mr. & Mrs. James, grew up in Memphis, Tennessee, where she was raised by her sister after the death of her mother in 1996. She received her education from HBCU Rust College from 2008-2012 but graduated from the University of Phoenix with her Bachelors of Arts in English (2019). Her first book, "Desire," sold over 100 copies within the first week of publication. In 2018, her book "Saving Takara," became a #1 bestseller in Divorce and Family Relationships. Her book "Shit Black Folk's Don't Talk About also received #1 Hot New Release & #1 Bestseller in Children of Abuse and Alcoholics. She will receive her Masters of Arts in English and Creative Writing, with a concentration in Fiction Writing. Her passion for writing dates back to age six where she grew a love for music and poetry. She hopes to someday be a great influencing writer to those after her, as the great writers before her have been!Takara's writing influences are James Baldwin, Langston Hughes, Kimberla Lawson Roby, Reshonda Tate Billingsley, Eric Jerome Dickey, Omar Tyree, R. M. Johnson, Emily Dickenson, William Shakespeare, William Faulkner, Robert Frost and many more.

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Saving Takara

Saving Takara

Takara M. James

Edited by

Takara M. James

Writluxe Writing Firm, LLC

The information and advice contained in this book are based upon the research and the personal and professional experiences of the author. They are not intended as a substitute for consulting with a healthcare professional. The publisher and author are not responsible for any adverse effects or consequences resulting from the use of any of the suggestions, preparations, or procedures discussed in this book. All matters pertaining to your physical health should be supervised by a healthcare professional. It is a sign of wisdom, not cowardice, to seek a second or third opinion.

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Contents

About the Author

Also by Takara M. James

Introduction

Preface

1. No Turning Back

2. Indecisive Indecision, Indecisive in Decisions

3. With These Choices

4. The Security of Insecurity

5. Cold as December

6. High Stakes

7. Book of Revelations

8. Then There Were Six…

9. Redemption

10. Lesson Learned

11. No Conclusion, No Ending… The Verdict Your Honor…

Afterword

Where I am Now

Book Club Questions

Challenge

To the people who continue to fight to save their own lives, daily. Continue the fight, don’t give up, don’t give in. In due time, change will come.

About the Author

Takara James (1990-) was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, to the late Mr. & Mrs. James, grew up in Memphis, Tennessee, where she was raised by her sister after the death of her mother in 1996. She received her education from HBCU Rust College from 2008-2012 but graduated from the University of Phoenix with her Bachelors of Arts in English (2019). Her first book, Desire, sold over 100 copies within the first week of publication. In 2018, her book Saving Takara, became a #1 bestseller in Divorce and Family Relationships. Her book "Shit Black Folk's Don't Talk About also received #1 Hot New Release & #1 Bestseller in Children of Abuse and Alcoholics. She will receive her Masters of Arts in English and Creative Writing, with a concentration in Fiction Writing. Her passion for writing dates back to age six where she grew a love for music and poetry. She hopes to someday be a great influencing writer to those after her, as the great writers before her have been!

Takara’s writing influences are James Baldwin, Langston Hughes, Kimberla Lawson Roby, Reshonda Tate Billingsley, Eric Jerome Dickey, Omar Tyree, R. M. Johnson, Emily Dickenson, William Shakespeare, William Faulkner, Robert Frost and many more.

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Introduction

"Well son, I'll tell you, life for me aint' been no crystal stair

It's had tacks in it, and splinters, and boards torn up, and places with no carpet on the floor-bare.

But all the time I'se been a climbin' on, and reachin landin's, and turnin' corners, and sometimes going in the dark where there aint' been no light. So boy, don't you turn back. Don't you set down on the steps cause you finds it's kinder hard.

Don't you fall now, for I'se still going, honey.

I'se still climbin, and life for me aint' been no crystal stair.

Mother to Son, Langston Hughes

Preface

If you're here for finger pointing, politely place your book on the nearest end table and walk away. I'm sure the person who will pick it up will be more in need of the message. I'm not here to point fingers, because if I were, I'd still have three pointing back at me.

I had someone ask me one day Hey Takara, how are you? Not realizing, I began to talk about everything in my life but myself. I went into how my marriage was, how my relationship with God was, how my family was doing, one's opinion about my current life, etc. but not once did I simply answer the question of How was Takara doing. During that time I was dying. Not in a sense of physical death, but mentally I was dead. My brain no longer functioned normally, instead, my thoughts were consumed by sorrow and self-guilt. I felt guilty of a situation I had not caused… or had I?

Saving Takara

Takara M. James

Edited by

Takara M. James

Chapter 1

No Turning Back

Last night I slept in my car. It was a result in me, yet again, putting my life and well-being in someone's hands. A friend allowed me to crash at their place because