Thelma "TJ" Jackson- Release November 2003
All Cracked Up
All Cracked Up brings its readers the heart-warming story of one woman's life, as she attempts to survive in a world without love and a dysfunctional family. Fearing nothing and memorizing the 23rd Psalm, the protagonist takes readers on a survival course of a tenacious and tumultuous childhood. A life of violent and sexual additions leads T. J. to the Valley of Death on numerous occasions, through she prevails.
In All Cracked Up, T. J. leads readers into the dark tunnels of her life. However, it feels more like a roller coaster ride with its many twist and turns and ups and downs. You will love the journey as it takes you on an adventure you will never forget.
Thelma Jackson, T.J., as she is affectionately known, is a native of Atlanta, Georgia. She attended Nathan B. forest Elementary School and is a 1969 graduate of David T. Howard High School. TJ continued her education by enrolling in Atlanta Area Technical School, where she received her license as a Master Cosmetologist and Barber. Ms. Jackson later entered the medical field after graduating from Nurses and Companions as a Nursing Assistant. She is the proud mother of one son, David, and one precious grandson, Jonte.
As her story unfolds, you will read and experience a tremendous roller coaster ride. As her sequel continues, you will discover if the "Potter" put T.J. back together again or whether she chose to remain All Cracked Up.
James S. Ware
Going Forward, Walking Backwards
Going Forward, Walking Backwards tells a compelling story of one man's struggle to first find his place with his family and on to find true love,. While on his quest for love and happiness, he answers the call on his life to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ. Through soul-searching and repentance, he forsakes his sinful ways to become a true man of God.
His many trials and tribulations cause him to conquer his greatest enemy- his own flesh- which repeatedly prevents him from moving forward in his life because his actions continue taking him backwards. This insightful story will help you to discover why life sometimes jumps off track by the decisions you have made in the past. Take a journey with one man who bares his soul to help you to move in the right direction in your own life.
James Ware accepted his calling in September 1976 at New life in Christ Baptist Church under Pastor Walter Jones. He later became the founder and Pastor of Holy Temple of the Lord's Church. For several years, he has served in prison ministries in Atlanta Metropolitan area and surrounding counties.