General Information: Role Reversal: Turn Pain Into Power is the second of two poetic autobiographies by Candie Ferald. It is a collection of individual poems woven together to tell a story. This is similar to getting two books in one...the story when read from cover to cover and the individual pieces the reader can select depending on their mood, the day or the situation. Brief Summary (from the author): In Role Reversal: Turn Pain Into Power, I not only deal with the issues I confronted in Candidreams, I also uncover and face deeper and more hidden pains. It was not enough for me to only conquer my own demons, the strength and fortitude I gained through my battles compelled me to use my life an an example that the devil is a liar and that God's love still prevails. In Role Reversal, I write about being in the fire, being strengthened by surviving the fire and ultimately coming out of it with my weapon, my ink pen, in my hand. Back Cover Information: Turn your pain into power Manage its caustic showers From its duress dare not you cower For you know who's waiting to devour Souls that by suffering have been soured -excerpt from title piece Role Reversal: Turn Pain Into Power In Role Reversal, author Candie Ferald, fearlessly depicts the intimate and sometimes sordid experiences that led her to seek solace in a lifestyle that nearly destroyed her. Knowing the devil gains ground in our human shame and silence, Candie does not shy away from her own role in her downfall. Instead, she bravely uses her journey to illustrate the empowering fact that even the most unlikely can reclaim their life through faith and fight. She relays her story in vivid and breathtaking poetic form. I called and asked my mom, explaining the thoughts wouldn't go away, She was shocked and saddened to hear I had any traces of that day. -from 6ooooh9 There is nothing that is good for you that will cause your dreams to die, There is nothing that is good for you for which you must constantly lie. -from The Recount