Books with author Vincent Reed

This book is a raw, true and painful reflection of my childhood in the foster care system. My mother lost me twice to the system and would go on to give me up a third time. I grew up and aged out as a ward of the State of Minnesota. Throughout my life I have been hiding my history from friends and family. It has never been a part that I wanted to share publicly until recently. I never had the support until now that it required to share my story. I was in eleven different homes in ten years while in the system. Some of those homes good but the ones that were bad really out weighed the good ones. For the few fond memories I have as a child, there are twenty more bad ones. I suffer now from PTSD from my childhood and with the help of therapy and a strong woman by my side, I can share this now. I am not mad about my past and how I was treated, rather I am thankful to be here today. My life could have taken such a different direction and I think of the good and bad places I could have ended up in. My history and childhood is a big part of who I am today. I am writing this book now with reflections of what I have learned and been through in life. This book is the first part of my life, with the second part coming hopefully before the holidays. I hope you read this book and it brings to light the reality that so many foster kids face after aging out. For me when I aged out there was nothing. My life has always been difficult but I hope by releasing this it becomes just another weight lifted off my chest.

This book is a raw, true and painful reflection of my childhood in the foster care system. My mother lost me twice to the system and would go on to give me up a third time. I grew up and aged out as a ward of the State of Minnesota. Throughout my life I have been hiding my history from friends and family. It has never been a part that I wanted to share publicly until recently. I never had the support until now that it required to share my story. I was in eleven different homes in ten years while in the system. Some of those homes good but the ones that were bad really out weighed the good ones. For the few fond memories I have as a child, there are twenty more bad ones. I suffer now from PTSD from my childhood and with the help of therapy and a strong woman by my side, I can share this now. I am not mad about my past and how I was treated, rather I am thankful to be here today. My life could have taken such a different direction and I think of the good and bad places I could have ended up in. My history and childhood is a big part of who I am today. I am writing this book now with reflections of what I have learned and been through in life. This book is the first part of my life, with the second part coming hopefully before the holidays. I hope you read this book and it brings to light the reality that so many foster kids face after aging out. For me when I aged out there was nothing. My life has always been difficult but I hope by releasing this it becomes just another weight lifted off my chest.

The fabled Town of Donbridge holds the key to a family’s folklore and 200 year history as told by a grandmother to her grandchildren. The first in the series, The Ring of Lazarus, tells the tale of a young girl found dead outside the fabled town. Grief stricken, her mother with lost hope places a powerful silver ring upon her deceased daughter’s finger knowing the family heirloom has given unnatural long life to every woman bearer in the family. Waiting for a miracle, all hope is faded in silence as the rings power seems to be lost. Heartbroken, the girl’s parents bury their child, but with all tales of Donbridge not everything is as it seems.

This must-have guided journal encourages kids to take a break from their screens in order to recharge their creativity, confidence, and self-esteem.Kids and teens love their devices―whether it's scrolling on social media or texting friends, they tend to spend a lot of time plugged in. And while technology isn't all bad, too much tech can cause anxiety and leave kids feeling like they don't measure up. Braver, Stronger, Smarter is the perfect tool to teach kids how to combat these negative effects. With 75 mindful journal prompts and activities, this pocket-sized pick-me-up empowers kids to unplug, find their inner calm, and improve their relationship with themselves―online and off.

In the years that followed the three plagues of Donbridge, wealth, prosperity and peace have found their way to the town. A great journey would envelop the minds of the townsfolk, leaving them to hire outsiders to take care of their farms and businesses. But all are not pleased with the decisions of the town as many remember its history all too well.Knowing in their hearts that disaster is looming, a small group of Donbridgians stay behind. It’s not long after that these lingerers discover a foe is amongst them and has been shaping the history of the town for decades. Outnumbered and desperate for a plan to take their fair town back, the group looks to a young man to rise to the occasion and become their hero.

The fabled Town of Donbridge holds the key to a family's folkloreand 200 year history as told by a grandmother to her grandchildren. The first in the series, The Ring of Lazarus,tells the tale of a young girl found dead outside the fabled town. Grief stricken, her mother with lost hopeplaces a powerful silver ring upon her deceased daughter's finger knowing thefamily heirloom has given unnatural long life to every woman bearer in thefamily. Waiting for a miracle, all hope isfaded in silence as the rings power seems to be lost. Heartbroken, the girl'sparents bury their child, but with all tales of Donbridge not everything is asit seems.

The Ring of Lazarus is the first book in the Donbridge Series. A young girl named Julianne Taylor is found in the woods by the Sheriff of Donbridge. She is cold to the touch by all accounts and no responsive. In a last effort to save her, she is brought to the doctor only to be declared dead. Her mother, Mary Ann Taylor, has ring that has been passed along through 3 generations in her family. Each woman who has worn this ring has had extended long life. Only time will tell if the Ring of Lazarus will truly save young Julianne from beyond the grave.