'Pearls of Wisdom' is a book of poetry by a veteran who has experienced love, loss, and the priceless freedom of liberty. Her writing creates a cocoon to absorb the steady flow of emotions from a person who has lived a vast and diverse life. The words are shared through poetic stories that allow the reader a glimpse into the vulnerable aspects of human existence. Within these pages you are taken on a ride of new beginnings, devastating ends, and inspirational comebacks that will leave you in quiet contemplation. The writing begs the question, what 'Pearls of Wisdom' you can bestow upon our world?