Shimmering Brilliance

"It is not the steps we take in the wrong direction that get us stuck in life, but rather the steps in any other direction which we never take at all." - Desiree Batiste CONTENT GUIDANCE: This book explores aspects of mental health challenges and contains depictions of self-harm, physical and sexual abuse. These aspects may be difficult for some readers. Please read with care.

From the author of the poetry journey, The Shaping of a Diamond, comes a new poetry compilation which covers the different realms of every day life. This compilation picks up where her last book left off in some ways, but is on its own a standalone book, so you do not have to know the story of one to appreciate the other. Desiree Batiste has created both a reality and an escape from reality within the pages of Shimmering Brilliance. Even people who do not find poetry to usually be to their liking can find these raw and down-to-earth poems to be very relatable. From adult/mental health themes, to self-esteem building, laughter, spirituality and more, Shimmering Brilliance is another journey through the realms of thought by Desiree Batiste, which it is our pleasure to take with her. You will not regret one moment spent pouring over the pages, and will find in the end that your shimmer has been with you all along, but can often go unnoticed. Between these pages lies the inspiration anyone needs to stand proud and shine on!