Hardening of a Heart

Hardening of a Heart is the first book of poetry in a four book series to map the evolution of a broken heart in reverse and back whole again ready for love. Hardening of a Heart captures the in the meantime and the in-between times that seems to be a lifetime of one’s heart having sustained being "Crushed" but once upon a time was "Intact" and eager to succumb to love, not knowing or realizing that a heartache was around the corner. Crushed will be the next book released showcasing the heart in reverse, followed by Intact the second prequel. The sequel to all three books will be "Ready."

Hardening of a Heart - If you read these words with your brain, you will think I am insane. But if you let them penetrate your heart, you may prevent it from being torn apart. Hindsight is a great teacher, so don’t think I am being a preacher. I am just trying to prevent more heartbreaks; you can learn from another’s heartache. Many may say heartache is inevitable, but it doesn’t have to be regrettable. Heartache may be part of the human experience, but it is vital to use your senses. Heartache does not have to come at such a cost that you cannot recover from the loss. This book is not filled with words strung together just for your amusement. OK, it is, but it is also created to shed light on heartache’s bemusement. Let my poetic story prevent some of your worry; learn from another’s life how to protect your heart from strife. These may not be words to live by, but they may prevent tear-filled eyes. Whether your heart has or hasn’t been torn apart, you may be able to learn from Hardening of a Heart.

Eunice Walker has been a coach, counselor, teacher, mentor and service worker throughout her life. She has had many jobs and positions over the years, but the one constant has been writing. Previously, her writing has taken a backseat or hobby status, but it has always been her passion. Eunice is taking her pen from the backseat to the driver seat down the road to becoming the poet and author she always dreamed would be possible.