Thinking Out Loud To Myself: Psalms 1:3

by Marquis Harmon

 Marquis' road to success has been to say the least nothing short of an action-packed film. His determination and 

relentless effort to be the change in which he wishes to see in the world has become 

contagious to everyone that has come in contact with him. A young man who 

in such a short span of life has faced down some of lifes most tragic experiences. 

Homelessness, abandonment, depression, foster-care along with being accused, 

charged and convicted of a crime connecting to a death that he didn't commit, 

landing him in the State Prison system. Now, all across the state of Illinois he 

mentors, coaches and consults with schools directly for over 120 kids while 

expanding his public and motivational speaking career en route to his debut 

memoir “Thinking Out Loud To Myself” which has been in the making for quite 

some time of his life now. His memoir is a collection of dialogs that he has shred 

with himself, others, his philosophy and purpose for living as well as failures and 

successes. Packed with so much humbling truth and comedy all at once you are sure 

to make his story, your story! When Marquis walks into a room people begin to 

believe again, not only in themselves but, a common goal of all, which is to live life 

to its fullest moment.

He believes that by using this energy, our resources and time that we can collectively 

as a people bring about longstanding change all around the world starting with 

each rural , city and suburban community. Marquis service speaks for itself in any 

community that he has been in and he is grateful to be a part of the efforts of so 

many that have come before him seeking change of this magnitude. A quote from 

Frederick Douglass would best suite his calling “If there is no struggle there is no 

progress. Those who profess to favor , freedom and yet, depreciate agitation, are 

men who want crops without plowing up the ground. They want rain without 

thunder and lightning. They want the ocean without the awful roar of its many 

waters. This struggle may be a moral one; or it may be a physical one; or it may be 

both moral and physical; but it must be a struggle. Power concedes nothing without 

demand. It never did and it never will”.

148 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 11, 2015

Reviews

[Grace Becker · Rating 5 out of 5]

There are very few books that are able to take you on a personal journey and put your own life in perspective by the story of someone else. This is one that actually puts you on a roller coaster and back. How Marquis manages to explain his struggles and adventures to invite the reader to his own mind is real and humbling. Rarely do we want to talk about what is wrong or how hard something really was. I am on a journey of self discovery and personal growth. I am trying to discover my own path and follow it. Marquis demonstrates skills necessary to do so, which makes his book a us full and entertaining guide to accompany your journey.
There are realities and streams of counsciosnes that we don't want to talk about, making our society full of taboos and unspoken stories.
Maybe if we start talking Out Laud To Ourselves, we could get to know each other better and and tackle our problems in a REAL way.
Be real. Be you.