Was It a Dream?
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“An award-winning collection of heartfelt poetry that journeys through loss, resilience, and rediscovery. With themes of love, grief, and personal growth, this moving read inspires readers to find hope, healing, and meaning through life’s most challenging moments.”
About this book
Looking for connection during life’s struggles? Discover a poetic path through pain and loss to the other side of hope and perseverance.
★2024 Global Book Awards Gold Medalist in Poetry – Verse Category
Delving deep into years of lived experience, the drive for understanding defines the personal journey. With reflections on times of real vulnerability and authentic relatability, this moving collection covers tragedy, fun, travel, a spirit coyote, the love of nature, and living. And through whimsical moments and unlimited dreaming, shared lessons can turn any challenge into triumph.
Award-winning author and poet Larada Horner-Miller bravely shares the loss of her father, the demise of marriage, and the heartbreak of being childless, while marveling over wonders around the world. And by giving thought-provoking voice to beautiful and heartfelt yearning, readers will uncover their own gift of celebration.
Was It A Dream? is an engaging and uplifting book of poetry, and the first installment in the Navigating Life’s Journey Through Poetry series. If you like powerful epiphanies, exploring women’s issues, and rich nostalgia, then you’ll love Larada Horner-Miller’s contemplative compilation.
Buy Was It A Dream? to look back in time today!
Book Review Summary
Was It A Dream? is a poignant and powerful collection of poetry that invites readers into a deeply personal journey through grief, healing, and rediscovery. Winner of the 2024 Global Book Awards Gold Medal in the Poetry – Verse category, this debut in the Navigating Life’s Journey Through Poetry series reflects on the universal human quest for connection amid life’s most difficult moments.
Larada Horner-Miller writes with moving vulnerability and lyrical grace as she explores themes of loss, love, and resilience. From the death of her father and the pain of divorce to the heartbreak of childlessness, she navigates sorrow with courage and authenticity. Yet this is far from a book of despair — it is equally filled with moments of whimsy, natural wonder, spiritual symbolism, and uplifting realization.
Horner-Miller’s verses resonate with emotional depth and thoughtful reflection, making them relatable to anyone who has faced personal trials. Her poetic voice transforms hardship into hope and delivers a comforting message: even through suffering, life remains full of beauty, meaning, and dreams worth holding onto.
A soul-stirring read for lovers of heartfelt poetry, especially those interested in women’s stories, healing, and introspection. Was It A Dream? is not just a poetic memoir — it’s a roadmap to finding light after darkness.
Who will love this book?
This book will resonate deeply with:
- Poetry lovers who appreciate raw emotion, lyrical reflection, and rich imagery.
- Women navigating personal transitions, such as loss, divorce, or the road not taken.
- Readers seeking healing through art and words after experiencing grief or emotional hardship.
- Fans of inspirational memoir-style poetry that blends storytelling with introspection.
- Nature enthusiasts and spiritual seekers drawn to symbolism, soul-searching, and connection with the natural world.
- Anyone on a journey of self-discovery looking for comfort, courage, and renewed hope.
If you’ve ever asked life’s deeper questions during your struggles or searched for meaning in your pain, this book will feel like a companion on the path.
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