The Roller Coaster

by Patricia Smith

How does one plan for a roller coaster ride? One cannot. All one can do is put on the seat belts, hold on tight to something stable, laugh off the nervousness, scream when you're scared, take a few deep breaths, and learn to relax and enjoy the ride.

119 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 19, 2014

About the author

Called “a testament to the power of words to change lives,” Patricia Smith is a renaissance artist of unmistakable signature, recognized as a force in the fields of poetry, playwriting, fiction, performance and creative collaboration.