Changed: Angry Hearts

By Janae' Lachelle

Changed is a work of fiction inspired by true events. Its inspiring message is for people of all ages. The hope is that those who read this literary work are led to overcome the struggles of living in a world full of hate and indifferences.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Sep 21, 2018
• ISBN: 9781546240730

Janae' Lachelle

Janae Avery was born and raised in Chester, PA. This mother of three children faced and overcame many struggles throughout a tumultuous life with patience, dedication and hardwork. Her love and passion is what drives her to steer today’s youth into a sense of hope that will forever change her community. Taking a leap of faith into writing has given her great endurance to accomplish the many goals she still has ahead of her, while ultimately inspire others to do the same. “There is no force equal to a woman determined to rise.” —WEB Dubois

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Published by AuthorHouse 09/20/2018

ISBN: 978-1-5462-4074-7 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-5462-4073-0 (e)

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This is a work of fiction. All of the characters, names, incidents, organizations, and dialogue in this novel are either the products of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously.

Contents

Am I Next ?

Blithe

Blithe New Home

Meet The Neighbors

Being Forgiving

Learning One Another

Each One Teach One

Prayers Work

Our Sons & Guns

Our Sons And Guns

Miracle Shoes

Miracle Shoes

Changed is dedicated to

my children, god children, students and every Angry Heart of Chester, PA. young or old. It is time to execute CHANGE for the better regardless of PRIDE, RACE, or RELIGION.

A huge thanks to GOD, my editors Semika Roten, Jayne Thompson of Widener University, my cover designer Kareem Devine owner and CEO of DevineTOUCH & CO, my family, two of the best uncles John Barley and Terrance Avery with annual motivation, encouragement and prayers. The good friends, associates and my students of Chester High School.

Am I Next ?

M ichelle couldn’t help but to feel worried in a neighborhood where someone is killed or shot everyday by someone of the same race. Every time I made it to school or home I would say the word Safe in my head. I mean it really feels like I’m running a marathon for life every day, while traveling to and from any destination in Chester, Pa. I wish I never watched the news the day of Sandra Blands’ arrest and death because I’m supposed to visit my family in the same state come summer. The report gave me a whole new cause for worry after Trayvon Martins death.

Police are killing us without proper grounds and are getting away with it. I’m only thirteen years old, I shouldn’t be worried about any police officer who took an oath to protect and serve their community. I’m a female who fears her own race and police officers. I can’t help but to ask am I next in either situation. Many are killed as an innocent bystander when it comes to the streets. Many are killed by police officers for being an African American male or female across the country.

I do plan on attending college and having a life outside of Chester Pa. I have an essay due and I choose the title AM I NEXT?, because my