Echoes of the Soul

About the Book

In Echoes of the Soul, Arianne shares on

• Roots
• Friends and Friendship
• Love
• Motherhood
• Hard Times
• Prayer
• Life and Death

These poems deliver

• hard truths
• stark realities
• deep contemplations,
• sincere conclusions
• springs of hope

with the unsparing candor of the poet.

About the Author

Arianne Ruth Anderson

Arianne processes her life experiences through poetry from the heart. Then, for our viewing pleasure, she presents in beautiful display-cases of verse and rhyme, her precious nuggets mined from mountain tops as well as deep pits. Also, from clear goblets of her own intricate design, she refreshes us with sparkling water distilled from the nectar of her blooming.

As well, Arianne processes and interprets life for others through poetry on request. Many of those close to Arianne, blessed by her rare gift, have pressed their demand - not only for the perfect poem to perfect each occasion - but also for Arianne’s first anthology to be published. This book goes beyond simply answering that demand. It promises much more for a much wider audience.

The island of Jamaica is the physical setting of these poems. This is where Arianne lives, teaches and raises her son, Nathaniel. However, the poems in this book are universal in their inspiring appeal. Through these poems, all may share the experiences of a unique young woman overcoming singular challenges and heralding sweet victory; crying and laughing and loving and praying … working her way through life with the aid of a remarkable tool - her poetry!
- M. Evangeline Anderson
Author of Changing Worlds: Diary of a Jamaican-Canadian Experience