Issues of the Heart

About the Book

Issues of the Heart is an eclectic collection of pragmatic and realistic poems, free verse and prose that reads like a memoir or short story. It speaks on real life issues as it relates to intrapersonal and interpersonal conflict and human relations such as joy and pain, spirituality, struggles and triumphs, temperance and self-control, and insatiability and over-indulgence that one may find remarkably nostalgic.

“Thank you Audra Houston, for the opportunity to review your book, Issues of the Heart. I think that it is the first of many future manuscripts. In both your prose and poetry, your writing showed a maturity about your subject matter. It is always admirable to see someone put down his or her thoughts in written form. You have brought closure to your ideas and that too is admirable. This is a “must read” for people in many disciplines. I wish you a rewarding and fulfilling life as a writer.”

—A. Paul Kelly, M.D. Author, Dermatology for Skin of Color

“The “issues” dealt with in this book, Issues of the Heart, are universal and speak to so many who may be struggling with past or present hurt and pain. The words are encouraging, inspiring, and uplifting for those who want to heal and grow.”

—Kimberly Lesure Educator

About the Author

Audra René Houston’s favorite pastime is gazing into the Pacific Ocean for countless hours meditating. She also enjoys the Arts such as Theatre, Spoken Word and music. Ms. Houston is a Conflict Management and Communication Consultant. She has a Masters of Arts Degree in Negotiation Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding from California State University Dominguez Hills. She endeavors to travel the globe public speaking, writing books that heals, tickles the human heart and rejuvenates the soul. She eventually hopes to receive her doctoral degree whereby she can host her own spiritual-therapeutic talk show. Ms. Houston resides in her humble abode in Southern California with her guinea pig Winston.