Behind The Velvet Curtain

About the Book

Behind The Velvet Curtain signifies why mankind continues to search for the purpose of life. We struggle to find our own identity. We consistently choose paths that may or may not lead to our desires, or our successes. More often than not, we become too comfortable with our failures and never try to move forward with a new attitude of determination. We become our own crucible by sending our feelings of failure on a downward spiral toward hopelessness and despair. Some of us however, regain our consciousness and manage to move forward again.

Growing up in rural Orchard Creek, Mississippi during this time period was very hard for Paula, but playing it safe and fearing fear was not how she chose to live her life. With the help of a loving friend and caring grandmother, she finds her inner strength…that last drop of hope that allows her to take risks and attack her fears head-on.

The book is good reading, but hopefully you will search for your own paths that will lead to your own successes in life.

About the Author

Dominique Stone was born Shirelon Whisenant in Lakeland, Florida, a small town located on the Florida’s West Coast. After marrying Melvin Patterson, they had two wonderful children, Jenye and Melvin Patterson II. Now they are the proud grandparents of a beautiful girl, Maia Patterson. Shirelon was graduated from Monroe High School in Cocoa, Florida and proceeded to pursue a degree in education from Virginia Union University in Richmond, Virginia. Upon graduation, she launched a career with Texaco Oil Company where she stayed until offered a wonderful opportunity with the County Attorney’s Office in Houston, Texas. After several years as a legal assistant, she followed in her mother’s footsteps and became an Educator.