Beverly Read is a retired Civil Service manager and long-time writer who discovered her voice through poetry after living in silence. She now resides in the Sierra Nevada foothills, where she writes, creates art, and explores the power of simple words. Beyond Awakening is her first published collection.

 

Through her profoundly personal book, Beverly shares the astonishing change that occurred when she began expressing her thoughts and feelings through poetry. Experience her evolution from cautious phrasing to bold statements that reflect regaining control of one’s life.