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ADDITIONAL REVIEWS: ""Never judge a book by its cover"" -Book Reviewer Author Tomika Reid your book was great. Especially knowing the actual characters in your book. A movie is a must!"" -Book Reviewer ""The title of this book is inspirational so why would anyone not be curious enough to read a few pages. This book is like reading a movie script because it's very descriptive and the way the author makes you visualize everything is outstanding. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is having a hard time in life or even feels like there is no time to accomplish big goals they've set for themselves. This should become a #1 seller.""-Georgia State Student ""I was able to visualize everything that was going on in the story while I was reading. I know there's a saying that reading the book is always better than the film, but I would be interested to see this in a form of a movie. Read the entire book in a couple of hours...."" -Book Reviewer ""This is a must read. If there is ever any doubt of the things you think that you cannot do please believe anything is possible with GOD on your side...."" -Book Reviewer ""The author took you on her journey told her truth and made you believe that there is a God.""-Book Reviewer In Beyond the tears I've cried here I am Still Standing, the author takes the reader on a journey of her struggles dealing with life's tragedies-robbed in her home at gunpoint, the loss of her first and second daughters' fathers, her mom and sister, dealing with pain, brokenness, depression, adversity, setbacks, obstacles, disappointments, betrayal, mistakes, forgiveness and almost giving up. But the love of her daughters and God kept her going. This book is inspiring, intense, riveting, heart-touching, awe-inspiring, mind-boggling, and authentic. It will touch your spirit in a way where you may cry, laugh, and question. It will also raise your eyebrow at some point and open your eyes to know that everyone you meet is not your friend; you can't trust everybody. This book will have you captivated the moment you read the first chapter. Motivation and Encouragement to keep pushing in life and to never give up no matter what you go through. When you see how one person has gone through so much and yet is here Still Standing. You will look at life in a different light-Strength, Faith, and Power in knowing that you can overcome many things with God. Always keep God first and keep pushing. Message: Life is a journey. Sometimes, you make the wrong decisions, you lose loved ones, and you deal with tragedies that are traumatizing. Depression. Forgiveness. Brokenness. Betrayal. Single mothers-you deal with the everyday struggle of trying your best to make ends meet while caring for your children no matter what it takes. You may also feel like life has dealt you a bad hand because some things are beyond your reach, and anything you touch or do won't work. Pushed to the point of wanting to give up. In this read, the author shares her testimony as a testament to help others to push through no matter what you go through and to know that YOU ARE NOT ALONE. It's a story many go through, very few share, and most can relate. If she can make it through, you can, too. Keep the faith, and don't give up. In doing so, you will find yourself Still Standing, too. Know God got you!! You are stronger than you think! A movie is a MUST!!!

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Tomika Yvonne Reid is 34 years old and a mother of two girls Isis, age 13 and Iyanna, age 8. She was born in Brooklyn, New York raised in Bedford-Stuyvesant. Tomika graduated from Automotive High School and continued her education in Medical Billing. Tomika had a passion for doing hair, and she had dreams of opening her own salon. Later on, she studied cosmetology at Empire Beauty School. She was not able to complete it, due to child care, but she enjoyed writing. She never knew that writing was a gift that God has blessed her with. She knew once she started to write, it was hard for her to stop. As a teenager, Tomika expressed her feelings through poetry and writing songs. She felt like she can let everything out through writing. When loved ones passed, she would write a poem to express how she felt about that person. Tomika struggled and has been through many trials and tribulations growing up. She lost her first daughter's father in 2003, her mom in 2004, and her second daughter's father in 2011. It was very hard for Tomika to cope with all 3 deaths. She allowed herself to put her faith in God and become more spiritual in her life now than ever before. She felt writing would be the only thing to help keep her moving forward in life. Tomika, also knew that her daughters needed her most. She had to be strong for them but the pain was so unbearable, then Tomika's childhood friend, told her she needs to write a book about her life story. She thought about it and wrote things down, but she didn't take it too serious until Iyanna's father died. She knew then that she needed to write a book, a ""Memoir."" While writing the ""Memoir,"" the thought of a children's book came to mind. By the grace of God, she pushed the ""Memoir"" to the side and began writing an inspirational children's book. Tomika combined both of her daughters into one character and wrote a book, titled; ""Nicolli and The Shining Star"" Self-published: September, 2013. Tomika realized that God put her through everything she has gone through, so she can share her testimony to help others overcome their obstacles and those who have lost love ones. Tomika is currently a single mom raising her daughters alone. She is a Self-published Author. She will continue expressing her life experiences through writing and turning her dreams into reality. Website: Iyannicepub.com

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