In the Zone of Changes

About the Book

Courage, Determination, and Strength Changes In the Zone of Changes, Brenda William must resolve her emotional anxieties by following her doctor’s orders without prescribed medication. She faces and questions her father’s convictions by ironically out-thinking him. A perspicacious young woman, Brenda William makes connections to life’s obstacles by reading, listening, and putting into practice what she must do and risk in accomplishing her goals in life. After class, Brenda caught up with Janis at her locker. In a calm tone she asked, “Did you steal my sweater?” “What? Who told you I stole your sweater?” “I asked you a question.” “Whoever said I stole your sweater is a liar.” “You did not answer my question.” “I have no intentions of answering your stupid question.” “Janis, we are friends. There is no need to get loud. That does not help.” In a scary intonation, Janis imitated Brenda’s voice saying, “Did you steal my sweater?” After she slammed her locker door. “I am not afraid of you,” remarked Brenda sharply. Janis, dropping her books, said, “Oh yeah! Then bring it on, girlfriend.”

About the Author

Thank You may be Odessa Cleveland’s first best selling book on how to say thank you in different languages. She presents her poetic voice in various textures, colors and it is rich in gratitude for everyone. Each page emanates with synchronized images and words that are classic, varied and the essence of living and articulating thank you daily. Cleveland has written a book fit for anyone to give as a gift any time of the year, fit for anyone’s coffee table or shelf for a quick read and especially fit for anyone who enjoys expressing gratitude and acknowledging one’s kindness. As for my background, I am a retired National Board Certified teacher (30 years with Los Angeles Unified School District) with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education and English and a Master Degree in Business Management and Education. I worked as a Mentor Teacher for the district for thirteen years, and I worked as a Consulting Teacher for the Peer Assistance and Review Program under the auspices of United Teachers of Los Angeles the last two years of my career. As a writer I have been published as a poet in several local and national magazines in the past, wrote objectives for various subject areas, wrote articles for school, and for community papers. I have appeared on M*A*S*H, General Hospital, Sanford and Son and several other television shows and numerous commercials. Cleveland has written her first application:Children’s Money Saving App for iPhone, iPad, and iPod is available at www.AppleStore.com.