Dear Readers:
I'm sixty-five, and I never dreamed that I would live through a worldwide Pandemic. However, once COVID-19 took hold, we all were in the same boat. Were you scared? Did your stockpile toilet paper? Did you rush to get the vaccine when it was first available? It's really not important that you answer these questions. The answers are for you. You are the only one who knows what you went through. For some, finding ways to spend our time safely at home became cumbersome and very tiresome. For others, like me, I took it as an opportunity to regroup and write. I wasn't the only one. Today's BOOK OF THE DAY, "A Brighter TOMORROW," by Lori Schneider, MD is one example. Schneider put her energy into writing poetry to create a beautiful and brighter tomorrow. The poems are incredible and heartfelt. I love this book and it makes for a wonderful gift for those who are homebound, ill, depressed, or suffering. But, don't stop there, it's great for anyone who desires a brighter tomorrow. Order your copy today!
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No one could have truly predicted the mass devastation of the Pandemic of 2019. Everyone in the world has been affected and forever changed in some way by the pandemic. Hopefully, most people will emerge as better human beings, with a greater level of understanding and support for their fellow man.
During this tumultuous time, I was overwhelmed with emotions regarding COVID-19, politics, racial injustice, love, and courage. I turned to pen and paper to express my feelings and discovered poetry as an extremely cathartic form of writing.
Through poetry, I found great insight and solace during a very dark time in history. I believe poetry is the window to the soul that can help illuminate the darkness.
I hope the reader finds great comfort and hope for the future through the poetry and beautiful artwork contained in this book. Together we can have a brighter tomorrow!
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Review
Review of A Brighter Tomorrow
[Following is a volunteer review of "A Brighter Tomorrow" by Lori Schneider, MD.]
4 out of 4 stars
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"An endless palette of brilliant colors,
Creates a new world to discover.
Artist and viewer forever transformed,
By a masterpiece expertly adorned." ("The Artist").
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[Following is a volunteer review of "A Brighter Tomorrow" by Lori Schneider, MD.]
4 out of 4 stars
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"An endless palette of brilliant colors,
Creates a new world to discover.
Artist and viewer forever transformed,
By a masterpiece expertly adorned." ("The Artist").
Are you looking for a poem that managed to tug on your heartstrings and keep you up late at night thinking about them? In the one-of-a-kind book A Brighter Tomorrow, the author Lori Schneider, MD, weaves a stimulating collection of poetry to share with the world. The book's focus is on the current pandemic and covid-19, but it also tackles various themes like hope and despair, love and injustice, and courage and creativity.
For starters, I'll admit I am a big fan of poems because they manage to tell the tale of a thousand words in a few mere sentences wonderfully. So A Brighter Tomorrow definitely managed to live up to my expectations. The poems are neatly organized into seven different parts. With each one, an aesthetic artwork goes with it to deepen the meaning and message. There are also intriguing quotes from people like Deepak Chopra, Johnny Corn, Robert J. Kennedy, Harper Lee, Anne Frank, and more. In the poem "We are the same, you and me," the author emphasizes how tenuous peace is and that it can easily be shattered if greed or hate gets in the way, and she encourages us to see each other not by the land we were born on, but as fellow human beings. And in "Hope," the readers are reminded that even in the darkest times, nothing is hopeless. But these are just a few examples. The book holds much more magic.
I loved how this book had a somewhat therapeutic and soothing effect on me. While reading the poems, I found myself nodding in acknowledgment, smiling in pleasure, sighing in disappointment as I recognized some of the problems listed there, and taking a trip down memory lane. The whole time, I was mesmerized by the author's easy-to-read writing style and compelling storytelling; the poems were written in a quite simple way, not challenging to understand in the least, but they held their own kind of magic. The transition from one stanza to another was smooth and rhythmic. It's not every day you find poems complex in their simplicity.
I highly recommend A Brighter Tomorrow to people who are struggling during covid-19 or like thoughtful art and poems.
This book was a wonderful read. There is nothing I disliked about it. In conclusion, I rate it 4 out of 4 stars.
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A Brighter Tomorrow by Dr. Lori Schneider is an inspirational and thought-provoking book of poems that cover an array of topics. The book serves as a diary in which Lori Schneider discusses the Covid- 19 pandemic, racial injustice, love, and many more issues. Each poem is accompanied by beautiful eye-catching images. These images make the reader stop and reflect on the verse that they have just read and ponder how the images relate to the words.
The topic of the pandemic is incredibly precious, as Dr. Schneider is a practicing neurologist and more than likely had an up-close look at the chaos and horror of the Covid-19 pandemic. Writing poetry was her way of coping with this dark time that engulfed the world
Schneider does not shy away from showing her emotional and vulnerable side. By doing so, her poems seem more relatable and honest, making this a valuable read for those struggling to manage the complex feelings of this time. Her poems are inspiring and uplifting, and I appreciate that through a dark time, she found light through writing.
The book is divided into several different topics, with each topic clearly important to the author and significant moments that have impacted us as a society. Schneider's poems are not overladed with metaphors or overly complicated word choices, making this a smooth read that is accessible to readers on many levels. With the diversity of topics, there is something for all readers to find and connect with.
Dr. Lori Schneider's poems are candid and evoke emotions in the readers, making this one book hard to put down. Yet, this is one book that can be read over again and shared with friends. A Brighter TOMORROW is the collection of poetry we all need to heal from these past few years."
--- Literary Titan
★★★★★
From the Author
Dr. Mark Salevitz and I graduated from the New York University School of Medicine in 1990. The world was a very different place at that time. The Twin Towers still stood proudly, welcoming people to Manhattan. It was an exciting time in science, with the beginning of the Human Genome Project and the Hubble space telescope launch. The world celebrated Germany's reunification and the independence of the Baltic states from the Soviet Union.
Dr. Salevitz and I were filled with great hope and excitement about the future as we embarked upon our residencies. We both dedicated the past three decades to the practice of medicine. Nothing in our training could have adequately prepared us for the massive suffering and devastation caused by the Pandemic of 2019. Our hearts go out to all healthcare and essential workers on the front line who risked their own lives and worked tirelessly to help others. It was because of their selfless dedication that our country remained functioning. All these amazing people and their astounding courage inspired me to write this book.
The year 2020 also held one of the most contentious and polarized presidential elections in American history. The election pitted brother against brother and caused emotional distress that will take years to heal. Sadly, racial tension and injustice reached an alarming level. It was during this challenging time that I discovered poetry as a way to find great insight and solace. I hope the reader derives comfort and inspiration from the poetry and original artwork contained in this book. Together, we can achieve a brighter tomorrow.
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