What If

What If - Various Verse about Life and Death is a collection of historical and more modern works of poetry, with the likes of William Shakespeare, Robert W. Service, William Wordsworth and many other classic poets. "What If" has been compiled by Jo Erickson for your reading enjoyment and is a fundraising project for Africyle.

What If - Various Verse about Life and Death is a collection of historical and more modern works of poetry, with the likes of William Shakespeare, Robert W. Service, William Wordsworth and many other classic poets. "What If" has been compiled by Jo Erickson for your reading enjoyment and is a fundraising project for Africyle. Africycle started as a dream by 18 year old Uxbridge sculptor and avid cyclist Ted Webb, who identified the need for bicycles to enable communities in Malawi to get food, water and much needed medical supplies. This book is dedicated to the volunteers of Africycle, as well as the African people who continue to benefit from this charitable organization.

Take a long ago epitaph competition, add a compassionate heart forged from 20 years as a welfare caseworker, mix with a worthy cause. Hmm, that sounds like the recipe for Jo Erickson’s first book, Engraved in Stone. Jo does not consider herself an author, but saw her collection of epitaphs as a means to fundraise for hospice care. Four years later another cause came to Jo’s attention. Africycle provides bicycles to one of the poorest countries in Africa, allowing movement of vital supplies. Jo responded with another fundraising book, What If, a compilation of classic poetry. When asked about her penchant for philanthropy, Jo is modest. She says she hopes her work helps people to slow down and consider the bigger picture. Sounds good, Jo. Now, what’s next?