Betty Woodrum released her first book of poetry entitled

Shattered Memories, Scattered Emotions in on July 16,

2005. Her poetry is clean and simple and extremely honest.

There is such a strong theme of the various forms of love

that the word love should almost be included in the title!

It is apparent throughout Bettys poetry that friendships

mean a great deal to her. The poem about online friends

reveals how deeply the Internet is involved in our societys

home-life. Betty warns to never let feelings go left unsaid to

the important people in our lives and then welcomes

readers on a journey through some tough times in her life.

Readers will watch Betty let go of the past, witness her

learning to live in the moment and feel her suffocation while

she battled depression.

Although Shattered Memories, Scattered Emotions could

use a little editing, the poetry is well organized and is

enjoyable to read. I certainly related to many of her poems,

especially the one where she discusses the vulnerable

feeling of being invisible and out of control. These are

feelings I think many of us share and this is what makes

Bettys book so special. She helps readers feel like they are

not alone.

ISBN#: 1413784364

Author: Betty Woodrum

Publisher: Publish America

~ Lillian Brummet - Book Reviewer - Co-author of the book

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impact on the environment Author of Towards

Understanding, a collection of poetry.

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