Renderings from the Soul

About the Book

Issues like war, romance, hope and the inevitable loss of hope are addressed in this collection by sophomore high school English writers. This literature will prove valuable in its relevance to other classrooms as it lets the individual experience the poetry and prose penned by other students. Thematically, the young men and women have pursued a variety of subjects they feel are important to their lives. For example, today's teenagers confront the daily rhetoric of war and violence, and as a result, develop the very sentiment that will prove influential in their future lives as leaders in our communities. Love, romance, and devotion grace the lyrics of their poetry. Betrayal, prejudice, and the fragile reputation are also key to their thoughts on surviving life as an adolescent.

About the Author

Words on life, its challenges, its rewards, and its surprises comprise this anthology by the sophomore English classes of Ms. Paula Brown and Ms. Rohini Varghese at the Michael E. DeBakey High School for the Health Professions. These pages reflect the compassion and wit of the young urban mind dedicated to the well-being of their families, friends, communities, and campus.