An honest and poignant chronicle of an abandoned young boy who overcame humble origins, adversity, and challenge to achieve business success, transform into an Arizona cowboy, and evolve as a spiritual retreat leader. It's a story of inspiration, adventure, determination, perseverance, and spiritual growth. --

"Bishop's poems in this volume include multiple projections of dark and light embedded in mirrors operating within the inner realms as transcendent reminders of the possibility of the exploration of body mind and spirit. Her poems range from transcendent images that spin and astonish with a luminous enjoyment of the senses. It is a kind of slam poetry that is more charming than what one at first thinks of. It is not easy hallmark card kind of poetry....

"Poet and author, Elizabeth Martina Bishop, has fashioned a well-crafted work that demonstrates a provocative and thematic text. The book you now hold in your hand possesses an ambiance indicative of the divine feminine. Looking at ways of living in the world and approaching new paths that deepen and develop a voice of witness in the wilderness is what this book is all about. It will open your mind and delight your heart."--Back cover.

"Here is a smorgasbord of poetry. The offerings here represent a compendium of old and new works written within the last five years. All are from the inspired works of poet Elizabeth Martina Bishop who has been writing since the age of seven years old. Many of the poems selected here can lend readers a collage of witness extending the extemporaneous aspects of her works that range from lyric to narrative poems. Some of the poems deliberately offer...

Travel with Lizzie - from a budding young girl to a strong independent woman - within the intimate and innocent diary, she penned to capture the thrills discovering how each of her days blessed her with new experiences. A real person who lived in the Flagstaff area in the 1880's, Lizzie lived a life unlike any woman of her time wild, impetuous, and bitten by a rabid curiosity. Reading her journals, we witness her wanderlust take her across the Midwest...

The ancient Greeks are in for a surprise when the Israelite team compets in their Olympics. They are noted for their athletic abilities and expect the Israelites to be a pushover. Furthermore, the Israelite team has only one member. That one member is the legendary Samson.

"Isaiah and Me is Isaiah's journey into intimacy with God; Joy's journey out of darkness, and your journey into light. Isaiah, like all of us, had his issues and problems. But his desire to know God brought God's revelations to him in surprising ways. His message is still deeply connected to the human condition and our journey to happiness. What he says to us and to the church is deeply healing and shines a new light on long-held beliefs. This book...

Mother Nature Calls to Me is my personal journey of healing through Mother Nature reflected in my art and poetry as I honor her with love and gratitude.

Marita speaks of her own personal experiences. Her poetry and her heart open a space that builds empathy, compassion, and understanding for everyone. This healing happens through poetry, dialogue, story and sharing.