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The dehumanization of individuals or of peoples within a particular race or religion has been a scourge dotting human history. This poetry collection is a tribute to those known and little-known figures who have given themselves in defense of the most vulnerable in our society and around the world. These men and women understood that every individual is made in the image and likeness of the Creator and must be treated with dignity, love, and respect for human life.

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""In a world of oppression and atrocities, divided by color, creed, and gender prejudice, the voice of reason sings. Anita Hessenauer is a poet whose vision and humanity are poured into poems that celebrate the dignity of every individual. She opens our eyes to the tragedy of 7th October, the bravery of Malala Yousafzai, and the suffering of countless victims. Her powerful words speak out for those who cannot speak and immortalize those who pass unseen."" --Alison Chisholm, Poet ""Dignity is a powerful homage to the principles of living that matter most and some of the people who have embodied them. It's not an easy read and it's not supposed to be. Our history as a species has often been unsettling, and Anita does a terrific job of recognizing our frailties and failures and at the same time issuing a moral call to action that challenges us to become better versions of ourselves. In a voice that is uniquely hers, Anita has made an important contribution not only within the sphere of poetry, but to the world."" --Christopher Minton, Host, Ohio Poetry Association's monthly virtual open mics ""The gravity of Anita Hessenauer's Dignity is a catalyst for change. Its robust imagery amplifies and reverberates the complexities of multicultures and the shut voices of the vulnerable. A climate rooted in silence is fire, yet 'the cactus blooms in the furnace.' This collection weaves the sacredness and vigilance, indignity and hope. What interrogations Hessenauer employs [create] a provocative hybrid offering the power of perspectives through which our lens opens and closes like a prayer."" --Sandra Rivers-Gill, author of As We Cover Ourselves With Light

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Anita M. Hessenauer (PhD, University of Strasbourg) is a freelance writer in Dublin, Ohio. She writes poetry, prose, and has published articles in various periodicals. She has three poetry collections: Authenticity (2019), We All Belong (2021), and Let Go (2023), which was a finalist for the Ohioana Book Award in Poetry. Hessenauer has taught at The Ohio State University, the University of Michigan, and Bowling Green State University. She is a fully professed Third-Order Carmelite.

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