{"product_id":"9781450237130","title":"MY THOUGHTS AND INSPIRATIONS: DESIRES OF THE HEART","description":"\u003cp\u003eI currently reside in Lathrop, Ca with my wife and children. I was born in New Orleans, LA July 20, 1966 to Lena Mae Griffin and Harris Elmore. I am the seventh of eight children whom are as different as night and day. We moved to Oakland, CA when i was about 5 yrs old. Most of my life was spent in Oakland and Berkeley where I was considered exceptional and gifted. I was later introduce to Mrs. Jenkins, a high school teacher, who thought it best to challenge me by asking me to write a poem for Black History month. Later that turned into editing the school newspaper whereas I was the journalist, photographer, sportswriter, and any other position needed to produce the paper. She also put on a play, “Raisin in the Sun” in which I enjoyed due to the fact I was a very sheltered person and it allowed others to see another side of me. Throughout the years I have entered poetry contest and passed around my writings on the street, and now I feel the need to share my thoughts and ideas with everyone else. Hope you enjoy and appreciate what I have to offer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGod bless and be safe.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"iUniverse, Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47143257309424,"sku":"9781450237130","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781450237130_p0.jpg?v=1763835208","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781450237130","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}