Joyce M. Johnson – författare

Ruthie often traveled on the subway with her best friend Jem from the church where they attend often. She told me that the pastor had brainwashed her. When the abused came to light to her pastor, he called her stepfather and setup a counsel session for him but not for Ruthie.Often times, Ruthie traveled on the subway with her friend Jem, and they discussed their abuses as Jem was abused also. They share many interests in life. Ruthie said thoughts of jumping across the train tracks often crossed her mind. Jem talked her down at times. One night, she came home and had me cornered in my bedroom with her eyes blazing with fire as she sat me on the bed and yelled at me, “Why didn’t you come over to my house and save me from the abuse? I was waiting for someone to save me. I can still smell the scent of Jason on me. Night after night and Sunday after Sunday, when he came home from church, he had me as his sex slave. Grandma you said you felt in your mind something was not right, so why didn’t you come and kick the door down and find out what was going on?”“But, my dear, I did call the Children’s Aid. I told them what you said, that you were sleeping in the closet at one time, and they came and visited. They called me and told me all was good in the home. There was nothing else I could have done.”She left that night with her friend, and three days later, I heard from her that she is in British Colombia. They took the bus. She said if she hadn’t left the province, she would have jumped the subway track. As you know, Joanna, there is a finished rooftop on my building. Many times, whenever Ruthie comes home, she would go to the rooftop even before she goes to bed. She said she finds peace and comfort there. She felt like God was up there waiting to talk and comfort her.Is domestic work really for black women? It seems that way. Whenever some white person or others meet you and talk about work, it seems they are waiting for you to say that this is the job you are doing.

In today’s world, we must all be ready and informed about medical and security issues while traveling. Combining the expertise of three world experts in travel, health and safety, Lizard Bites & Street Riots: Travel Emergencies and Your Health, Safety, and Security is a compact resource certain to save lives, increase comfort, and generate peace of mind; besides which, it is a mighty exciting read. The key is preparation and prevention. Lizard Bites & Street Riots informs you, in a concise, practical, non-alarmist tone how to decrease your chances of drowning, getting caught in an avalanche, being in an airplane hijacking, or becoming the victim of identity theft. And then it reveals what to do if you are. It shows you how to handle hypothermia, abdominal pain, and malaria, among many other scenarios. Thoroughly revised for our times, it provides updates on emerging viral diseases, including Covid-19.The book’s three distinguished authors know their business. Between them, they have covered the globe and managed travel emergencies of every kind, for organizations including the National Geographic Society, the United States Coast Guard, the International Monetary Fund, and many Fortune 100 companies.Whether your travels take you to popular destinations or off the beaten path on expeditions, things can go wrong – very wrong – and you will be glad to have Lizard Bites & Street Riots by your side.

In today's world, we must all be ready and informed about medical and security issues while traveling. Combining the expertise of three world experts in travel, health and safety, Lizard Bites & Street Riots: Travel Emergencies and Your Health, Safety, and Security is a compact resource certain to save lives, increase comfort, and generate peace of mind; besides which, it is a mighty exciting read. The key is preparation and prevention. Lizard Bites & Street Riots informs you, in a concise, practical, non-alarmist tone how to decrease your chances of drowning, getting caught in an avalanche, being in an airplane hijacking, or becoming the victim of identity theft. And then it reveals what to do if you are. It shows you how to handle hypothermia, abdominal pain, and malaria, among many other scenarios. Thoroughly revised for our times, it provides updates on emerging viral diseases, including Covid-19. The book's three distinguished authors know their business. Between them, they have covered the globe and managed travel emergencies of every kind, for organizations including the National Geographic Society, the United States Coast Guard, the International Monetary Fund, and many Fortune 100 companies. Whether your travels take you to popular destinations or off the beaten path on expeditions, things can go wrong - very wrong - and you will be glad to have Lizard Bites & Street Riots by your side.

Henrietha – Book 1 is a poignant exploration of trauma, resilience, and the unexpected power of sisterhood that transcends racial and generational divides.It all begins in Toronto in the spring of 1993 in a coffee shop on the corner of Church and King Street. Joanna White, a 35-year-old journalist, is having a difficult time in her career as well as in her marriage after her husband unexpectedly leaves her for a younger woman. As Joanna struggles to restructure her life, she is interrupted by the vibrant and infectious hum of Henrietha Browne, a Jamaican-born woman who boldly pulls her chair out to join her.Intrigued by Henrietha's carefree nature and desperate to escape her own gloomy thoughts, Joanna quickly bonds with her. Over coffee, Henrietha begins to unravel her past, sharing harrowing stories of deep pain, defeat, and abuse. From a childhood of mistreatment and sexual abuse in Jamaica to a terrifying escape from her violently abusive husband Demian in New York, Henrietha's life has been a testament to survival.As the two women from vastly different backgrounds exchange their deeply personal struggles, they become inseparable. Joanna finds herself captivated by Henrietha's wisdom, her tales of maternal love for her daughter Melinda-Sue, and her powerful views on racial unity and women's strength. Through Henrietha's oral history, Joanna discovers a profound well of inspiration that will not only become the subject of her next major magazine feature but will fundamentally change the way she views her own life.