I Don't Mean to Smash Your Tomatoes, Honey!

About the Book

I Don't Mean to Smash Your Tomatoes, Honey! A Glimpse at Life's Perspectives from A-Z thoroughly examines the plethora of issues and experiences relevant to many women. This book features a compilation of essays composed by sixteen vivacious women from Generation X who weren't afraid to "smash tomatoes" on a myriad of topics from Ambition to Zenith. It also features three original poems composed by two ultra- talented poets. The co-authors represent a variety of geographic locations, occupational fields, personal interests, social backgrounds, and life experiences. Their essays and poems stem from their inner emotions and proclaim hope, resilience, and prosperity for all women. Thought-provoking, captivating, and intriguing, the essays and poems featured inspire readers to connect with their inner feelings and focus on various dimensions of personal wellness: physical, mental, spiritual, intellectual, and emotional. Full of witty, zingy, and sassy catch phrases, this friendly and light-hearted book offers positive, refreshing, and spunky solutions to the common dilemmas faced by many women daily.

About the Author

Dr. BerNadette Lawson-Williams currently resides in Charlotte, NC with her husband Don. She strongly advocates the necessity for women to maintain an open mind, open spirit, and open heart, so they can be open to the joys of life. Her hobbies include playing golf, skiing, dancing, and creative writing. BerNadette received her undergraduate degree from South Carolina State University, and graduate degrees from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and the United States Sports Academy. She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated and a native of Temple Hills, Maryland.

Tracie K. Thomas is a healthcare consultant and writer who resides in the Charlotte, NC area. Her educational goal is to complete a graduate degree in Public Health, so she can influence health policies and reduce disparities in healthcare that impact women, and other underserved populations. She feels her participation in this book project was an exercise of empowerment, and hopes to inspire other women to pursue their dreams. In her spare time she enjoys photography, decorating, and sharing laughs with family and friends.