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BOOK AWARD!!!

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GETTING UNTUCK WINS 2002 AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF THE YEAR HONOR

The Urban Spectrum Newspaper in Denver named the powerful memoir GETTING UNSTUCK by Conscious its 2002 Autobiography of the Year. The book tells Conscious’ real life climb out of tragedy to the heights of personal and professional success.
In 2002 she was honored with the Autobiography of the Year award by Urban Spectrum newspaper in Denver for her emotional, raw memoir GETTING UNSTUCK. ...
 According to Urban Spectrum editor Ta’Shia Asante, GETTING UNSTUCK is a relevant and important book because of the raw honesty that Conscious presents:
 "Conscious' willingness to share the harsh realities of drug addiction is what moved Urban Spectrum to name this book as the Autobiography of the Year. Other biographies breeze over drug addiction, never talking about the hopelessness and despair addiction brings into one's life. The simplistic and humble fashion in which the book was written has the power to touch readers and save others from making similar mistakes in dealing with their pain around sexual abuse.  The sheer determination Conscious displays in her efforts to survive her childhood experiences against all odds and the way she connects sexual abuse, domestic violence and addiction to the generational and systematic reproduction of the same was brilliant and oh so real. Lastly, the words and content of this biography seem to come from the depth of the writer's soul--no fluff here! Conscious' words display true courage. This book speaks for all of the other victims of similar experiences who never had the opportunity to tell their stories--they are either dead, in jail, in a mental institution or still in the throes of their addiction. This is a story and a victory that must be celebrated, shared and honored over and over again." 

 

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SOME COMMENTS ABOUT THE BOOK

Wow Conscious what can be said about your book and life story?  Reading Getting Unstuck has left me with mixed emotions but even more I am confused about some of your decisions and experiences. I'm also speechless and breathless at the same time.

I have never in my life read any book as profound as yours and I doubt if there will ever be one like it in the future.  I'm sure there are innumerable accounts of activities like those you experienced taking place all over the world right now but your story is so out of this world it's hard to conceive because unlike so many others you put a face to the atrocities which people cover up on a daily basis.

Girl I am so speechless right now (LOL).  All I can say is Wow, double wow!!!

Lastly, I am very impressed that you are in the Miami area and have spoken at Miami Edison Senior High.  I teach at Miami Edison Middle and I will be sure to ask all of my coworkers to go buy your book to show support and love to someone who is so deserving. 

God bless and good luck.  And in regards to finishing your academic career...............................................YOU GO

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Good evening Ms. Soden
I just wanted to say that I enjoyed your book/story to the fullest. I think the book written by and about your life, lifestyle and trials & tribulations speaks volumes.

It took me 3 days to complete because I could not put it down. I think that this book should be given to our students as reading material in sex education classes.

Everyone is soo consumed with giving out condoms, not saying it's okay to start at an early age but if you are these are for your pockets...I think that along with those condoms, whether male or female, they should have your book as a MUST READ to help alot of children, teenagers maybe find themselves thru your reading material.

I am an open person, and I believe in what works for everyone in regards to their sexual habits and/or appetites...I just think that this book could help alot of our young women especially because being a 'lesbian' has become the thing for young girls and if by chance it is because of the things they have gone thru...i TRULY and HONESTLY believe that your book will allow them to do some soul searching. Allow them to feel more open to discuss issues with their parents, teachers, friends, confidants, just allow them the opportunity to be open with out alot of hurt and mistrust. Please understand clearly that i am in no way against lesbians/gays... i just think this would be perfect reading material for those who may be following a fad if you can see where i am coming from.
 
Again thanks for your story! I wish you much success, continued happiness and a healthy life! Take care, Be Blessed and Stay Focused! God is Good ALL THE TIME!

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In loving Memory of my dad Officer Irving Smith

 

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