Facets, Phases and Transformation

Virginia A. Terry
PublishAmerica (2007)
ISBN 9781604411942
Reviewed by William Phenn for Reader Views (12/07)


Virginia A. Terry was born and raised in New York’s Harlem.  She is the mother of seven children and the grandmother of thirty two.  She began her writing career helping friends and associates write important letters and documents. In 1980, she began to write poetry and the rest is history.  Virginia has also received an award for excellent service for her work with disabled adults and young men and women.

“Facets, Phases and Transformation” is full of the author’s life experiences, insights and observations. It is not just a collection of beautiful poems.  Virginia has filled this volume with some of her most outstanding poetry and sprinkled in a collection of her very intriguing short stories.

The author begins with twenty original poems she wrote back in 1980. She has kept them filed away till now, resurrecting them for this book. “Friendship” and “Children” were just two of Virginia’s original poems that were personal favorites of mine. The span of time that the author’s poetry covers is as vast as the poetry itself. Revelations of her near-death experiences will sadden you while her poetry from the past will make you laugh.

With inspirational poems such as “Take Heed” and “Just Because” or stories for the faithful (“Bold in the Lord”), the author exemplifies the power of faith. With a strong religious tendency, the book contains some very valuable life lessons that we all need to think about. Not in the form of preaching but rather in stories told and lessons learned.

Virginia Terry has a book that will appeal to both young and old. No matter what age, men and women, boys and girls; there’s a poem or story that you will all enjoy. The poetry is moving and inspiring, with stories that are colorful and interesting. The book is of quality print and content and well worth the money. I enjoyed “Facets, Phases and Transformation” very much and give it a well-deserved A.

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