Being A Memoir

“Shakia Artson’s words reminds us that finding yourself is the best thing that can happen to a person.”-Olivia Crosby, Founder of O.L.I.V.I.A Crosby Corp”I read this book in one sitting, because I was so captivated by the stories Shakia tells.”-Dr. Jorge Rodriguez, Associate Director Hispanic Summer Program”To the black girls who feel alone, misunderstood, and trapped; this book is for you.”-Ronide Comeau, Creator of @anxiousblackgirlcomics”Shakia is a FORCE. Her voice is so needed in our world right now.”-Dr. John Bucher, Telling A Better Story”Honest. Captivating. Reassuring.” Once I started reading, I could not stop. Shakia’s testament of resilience not only left me encouraged, but inspired.”-Ryen Watkins, Author & Founder of Chapter HarmonyFROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR SHAKIA ARTSON comes an inspiring compilation?of short stories and poems about a Black girl’s Brooklyn.With a?story telling like Toni Morrison?wrapped in the edge of Sister Souljah, Artson sits us in the center of her raw beginnings.?Every chapter, she uses intricate stories to draw her audience into a world of fun, adventure, and rawness.Writing down the most intimate moments of fear, joy, and love has helped free her from suicide and mental illness.?Now, she has channeled the many voices and stories of black women before her, to find the courage to pen her own memoir.The?Being?ideology proclaims, “We will not just BE stagnant or traumatized.?Instead, we are constantly BEING who God has already destined us to be.”