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When Marcia finds coping with day-to-day life hard, she slips into another reality - one where Bono confides in her and Morrissey gives her advice. Her one saving grace is her deep belief that she will get better... and her unabiding love of life. Marcia also finds that prayer, meditation and her faith in Angels pulls her through when the times are tough.Grace really breaks down barriers and educates the reader as to what mental illness is and what those that suffer with it are going through. It does not sugar coat but tells the story from the point of view of a young, modern lady and her family; describing how they all cope with Marcia's diagnosis. Marcia eventually changed from patient to healer - her qualification in Reflexology is her pride and joy -she is now living a completely normal life, far away from hospitals and wards. She also composes music to great acclaim, records CDs and plays packed clubs. Marcia is now treated as an equal by all those who meet her - she shows that despite any diagnosis, one can live a full, rich and integrated life - all it takes is faith, hope and friendship... oh, and a cat called Indy.

Since the release of her highly-acclaimed first two books, best-selling author Marcia Lake has appeared on BBC Radio, in the Press and in a cover feature/double-page spread in Your Cat Magazine's 20th Birthday Issue. Marcia's work has been reviewed in best-selling Soul & Spirit Magazine, and she has also written an exclusive article for FemaleFirst. Most recently, Spirit & Destiny Magazine features an Interview with Marcia. As well as being an author, Marcia is also a singer-songwriter who composes music to great acclaim, records CDs and plays packed clubs. Her cat Indy brought a new kind of joy into her life, and is himself a huge hit on social media, along with his very talented owner.With Beauty and Truth, author Marcia Lake demonstrates her talent as a poet. Her poignantly lyrical words take the reader on a journey through life, and one experiences a myriad of emotions along the way. Beauty and Truth touches on the feelings that we all experience at any stage of our lives, and examines them in fluid form. Starting with the eponymous title, Marcia Lake explains her philosophy of the world around us and then extends that train of thought, touching on her connection to her spiritual side, with Angels. Then, she takes us seamlessly in the Light. Pausing to give acknowledgement for Friendship past and present, the author then sails lucidly through the states of Dreams and Celebration. Wonder is a poignant theme, whereas Health portrays the immense personal journey that Marcia has been on, which is chronicled in her first book, Grace. The final three themes encapsulate life's harmony and tell us how Mystery can unfold into a new Wisdom, culminating in Romance: a coming of age and an immersion into ones own destiny. Beauty and Truth is for poetry lovers of all ages: those who are seasoned enthusiasts and those new to the genre.

Best-selling MBS author Marcia Lake dedicates the poetry of 'Bluebells' to her Mother. 'Bluebells' follows the success of her books: 'Grace, ' 'Under The Ivy' and first her poetry collection, 'Beauty and Truth'. Marcia's early journey through life had not been an easy one, but her one constant has always been her Mother's guiding strength and wisdom. The poetry of Marcia Lake captures how the heart feels in any given moment. The world that she creates with her words is surreal and yet grounded, possessing great honesty and purity. Singer-songwriter Marcia is no stranger to the limelight, as, since Grace was published, she has been featured in magazines and on the radio, but behind the scenes of her success, she owes so much to the love and guidance of her family and friends, for, without them, her unique voice would have never been heard. Whether you are new to Marcia's work, or have read all of her books to date, this volume of poetry will resonate with you and hopefully bring you peace, clarity and strength of purpose.