Shelia T Cisco
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Connection to Illinois: Cisco is currently an LPC (License Professional Counselor) in Illinois, she works with the inmate population in Corrections. Biography: Shelia T. Cisco started publishing poetry books in 1996 after the birth of her second daughter. She published " Of Visions and Dreams for Her Daughters" in 2021. She published a children's book "Sir Gregory of Essex Country", in 2023. She also published "Loving the Broken" in 2024. She is currently working on a book to help couples in their relationships. Shelia T. Cisco is a mother of three daughters and two stepchildren. Cisco’s hobbies are helping with the community food drives and coats closets for the poor. She is a seasoned culinary chef of natural and wholesome foods. She also loves long walks in the country and forest. Special interests are singing and performing in choirs and solo performances as a mezzo soprano.
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Loving The Broken ISBN: B0CXMK1L5B OCLC: Independently Published 2024 This book addresses difficult and painful subjects that have plagued caregivers, those incarcerated, raped, and racially stigmatized by the American culture. It also asks us, as people of faith, to question our motives and the Love of Christ that should be present in our homes, churches, and safe places of worship. The book is dedicated to school, hospital, and ministry servant leaders. |
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Of Visions and Dreams: For Her Daughters ISBN: 1636613578 OCLC: 1345245201 Dorrance Publishing Co. 2021 Of Visions and Dreams: For Her Daughters is as relevant today as it was when it was written. The poems could have been written shortly after the evening news, as it reflects the culture in which we live. Many of the concerns with race, economics, and religion are challenged as it questions what we believe and how we are living that out at this time in our nation’s history. |
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Sir Gregory Groundhog of Essex County ISBN: B0CF7Y1GW7 OCLC: Christian Faith Publishing 2023 Sir Gregory Groundhog of Essex County is a delightful story of creation and faith. Readers will fall in love with this whimsical creature who is comical, and he is determined to enjoy the produce of the season. As his story unfolds, we see that he is talented and entertaining with his wit and charm. Readers will soon realize that Sir Gregory is no ordinary groundhog. His personal discussions with himself display his intellect and the purpose of his existence. Sir Gregory reflects on what is important. Sir Gregory has conviction and faith. His tale reminds us that anything is possible if you believe. This story has strains of victory over defeat in dire circumstances. |
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The Extinction of the Marriage Covenant : Fact or Fiction ISBN: B0DG81DG89 OCLC: WestBow Press 2024 The book is a detailed look at the single life, Marriage and remarriage. The author looks at childhood trauma and distractions that can hinder productive relationships. |