Written by Adriane M. Brown, a prominent community activist, advisor and mentor to young girls and women, "From Sneakers To Stilettos," is a gripping self-help journal that chronicles her journey to recovery from domestic violence. It highlights practical ways young girls, women, and anybody for that matter can break free and bounce back from the physical and emotional trauma that usually accompanies toxic and unhealthy relationships. While drawing deeply from her personal experience in abusive relationships, the author sets out a 3-week, clear, effective, and simple plan that people can adhere to, and which will guide and help them in their attempt to heal and overcome this prevalent problem that have come to plague a lot of relationships. Also, there are positive affirmations that will help them achieve their goals and she addresses likely obstacles that they might encounter in their quests too. Adriane M. Brown asserts that relationships, whether mutual or intimate have an expiration date and you just have to let them go when the time comes, else they become toxic to you. Drawing inspiration from nature with specific references to the Chinese Bamboo tree and the caterpillar in a cocoon, she compares her life's struggle to the intriguing and intense struggle that both organisms experience in the early stages and before they come to life. Lastly, she likens her travails to the Himalayan Lily that stays in an unfriendly environment for several years before blooming into a beautiful flower. Just like the Himalayan Lily, she's still blooming, standing tall and beautiful to behold!
About the Author: About the Author: Adriane was born and raised in Vicksburg, Mississippi which was her home until she moved to Atlanta Georgia and began her career in the mortgage industry. She is best known as a community activist, who has worked with several legislators on unlawful foreclosures in Georgia. She is recognized internationally for her media coverage of the Troy Davis case in Georgia including the Scott Sisters and the James Craig Anderson cases in Mississippi. She is a survivor of domestic violence, an advisor, and a mentor to several communities and school-based programs. Adriane previously hosted her Radio Talk show on 1470 WXAG in Athens, Georgia and was the creator and host of her personal network on BlogTalkRadio. She worked with a Domestic Violence Organization for several years as the Transitional Housing Coordinator, where she assisted Domestic Violence survivors on how to increase employment skills, stabilize their income, and obtain safe, permanent housing and progress toward violence-free self-sufficiency status. As a survivor of domestic violence, she was able to connect with her clients on a different level than most counselors. Adriane speaks to both youth and adults in her community and abroad about Domestic Violence, HIV/AIDS, and STDs. Adriane believes in educating everyone about healthy relationships, and through her ministry; Diamond Ministries, she has created a platform to mentor young girls and women around the world on how to build healthy and lasting relationships. Her mission is to educate, encourage and empower young girls to become productive young women. She hinges her dedication on providing positive mentorship, community interaction and recreational activities that promote self-confidence, builds self-esteem, friendships, healthy eating, hygiene, and integrity. Realizing that girls have amazing capabilities, she provides the enabling environment for their ability to shine within their differing personalities relative to their potentials. She has always aspired to have a decisive voice in her community and to fight for justice repeatedly.