It's been a
while since I've done an author spotlight and I still intend to keep this
going. I'd like to turn your attention to an author who wrote a powerful book
in my opinion entitled "The Plus Factor." If this book doesn't move
you, I don't know what will. Hopefully, I will be able to write a book with her
to be released late next year. Anyway, the author spotlight for this week is my
sister & fellow author Tamika L. Sims.
Tamika
Sims, a South Carolina
native, survived a physically, emotionally, and sexually abusive relationship
of eight years. Tamika used the pain and suffering endured to write the book The
Plus Factor an autobiographical account of her journey from tragedy to triumph.
Tamika currently serves as an Advisory Board Member for the DH White Center for
Women and The Abigail Project whose mission is to empower, educate, and equip.
She believes strongly in volunteerism, civic engagement, and serving in her local community. Tamika has received trainings in the following subjects and more: Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, The Effects of Domestic Violence on Children, and Domestic Violence in the Faith Community.
Tamika received the Bachelor's of Science Degree in Information Technology from South University - Columbia.
She enjoys writing, reading, music, singing, and is a self-proclaimed coffee lover! Family and friends are most important to her and she devotes a substantial amount of her time to develop sustaining relationships with them.
Tamika is inspired by the writings of Eleanor Roosevelt, one of her favorite quotations is, “the future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."
She believes strongly in volunteerism, civic engagement, and serving in her local community. Tamika has received trainings in the following subjects and more: Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, The Effects of Domestic Violence on Children, and Domestic Violence in the Faith Community.
Tamika received the Bachelor's of Science Degree in Information Technology from South University - Columbia.
She enjoys writing, reading, music, singing, and is a self-proclaimed coffee lover! Family and friends are most important to her and she devotes a substantial amount of her time to develop sustaining relationships with them.
Tamika is inspired by the writings of Eleanor Roosevelt, one of her favorite quotations is, “the future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."
Synopsis of
her book "The Plus Factor:"
The Plus
Factor is an autobiographical account of my journey from tragedy to triumph. It
describes in vivid detail my life as the victim in my former abusive
relationship. I invite the reader to come along and experience the highs and
the lows with me throughout my experience and travel with me on my road to
healing and rediscovering me. I also provide the reader with an in-depth look
into the mind of a batterer, the criminal justice system and how domestic
violence impacts the faith community. My abuser was a licensed and ordained
deacon in my former church. Therefore, I address the church’s discipline, or
lack thereof, or batterers.
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