CPA,
Wife and Mother Breaks The Grips of Low Self-Esteem and Depression
Then Reaches Out To Help Others
Does normal
really exist? In 'Ishmael-Whom God Hears', local author, Kedra
A. Dumas, says no.
Dallas,
TX
(BlackNews.com) - Dallas native, Kedra Dumas, appears to have
it all - Masters Degree, CPA, College Instructor and so on.
But even with her studded resume, Kedra felt something was
missing. In the book, Kedra shares her battle to break the
grips of low self-esteem and depression caused by the drive
to live up to society's normal. Written in first person, Ishmael-Whom
God Hears reaches into the recesses of readers hearts.
The poems and essays explore the hidden taboos that so often
silently chip away at ones self esteem.
For years Kedra documented her feelings and experiences for
private readings only. However, after attending the God's
Leading Ladies Program through The Potter's House church she
felt free to publish her most private and intimate work. This
book breaks the silence and challenges readers to begin their
own personal journey towards healing.
"I
realized that no matter how it looks on the outside, we all
have struggles and subtle insecurities that can stop us from
being all God made us to be. We've all gone through something
thats not so pretty. I just want to reach out to let others
know they're not alone," said Kedra. "For me-- its more than
about book sales, its about a message of transparency and
healing."
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Looks
like Dallas readers agree. Ishmael-Whom God Hears
topped the bestselling charts hitting the #1 spot in
the Dallas Morning News on Christmas Day.
When asked the purpose for her writing, Kedra refers
to the following excerpt from her book:
"This
brings me to the reason for my writing at all. My sole
motivation is to help that person who is so depressed
that they can lay on the couch on Friday evening and
get up Sunday night only because their legs have gone
numb from poor circulation. To help that person that
feels so ugly on the inside that they cant understand
how others can see promise and potential in them. That
person who knows within that God is the source for healing,
but has to fight through the traditions of man to find
Him. I was that person and it does get better."
Books are available world-wide at Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com
and Target.com; or visit your preferred local bookseller.
About
The Author
Kedra A. Dumas lives in Dallas, Texas, with her newlywed
husband, Anthony Dumas, and their son Joel. A creative
writer, motivator and consultant, she is a member of
The Potter's House under the leadership of Bishop T.D.
Jakes. She is a graduate of Richardson High School and
received her bachelors and masters degrees from the
University of North Texas. She gives life through encouraging
words in her occupations including corporate manager/
performance coach, adjunct college instructor, and certified
public accountant.
For more information, please visit www.kedradumas.com
PRESS CONTACT:
Kedra Dumas
469-449-9833
kedra@kedradumas.com
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