They Never Taught Me How to Ride a Bicycle (The Essence of Poetry) Hardcover – January 8, 2026

Life is full of ups and downs, challenges, and victories. Sometimes the issues of life present with seemingly no warning, and they are experienced with little to no preparedness. While it reads like a fictional novella, this autobiographical memoir is a therapeutic tool set within select nostalgic reflections of the author’s life, though the narrative focuses more on the lessons learned through her life’s experiences than the experiences themselves. An avid proponent of vicarious learning, the author shares her stories with humility to pass along what may be helpful to others learning to navigate the intricacies of life’s situations with grace and clarity of thought. This read exposes the depth and darkness of challenges to the author’s mental health, her creative and expressive outlets for navigating difficult spaces, and ultimately, the lessons learned and victories achieved. Read more