Is your heart a little hardened? Do you have a smart mouth? Do you go off on anyone, at any time, and don’t think twice about it? I did. I would overtalk everyone, fighting to be heard and to get my point across; only for it to fall on deaf ears. That sounds all too familiar, doesn’t it? Isn’t it something how life will teach you how to talk to people, so that whatever you’re saying will be received by someone else?
In Book One, I gave you short, sweet, blunt, straight to the point Shajuana, and she packed a few punches. I was nervous about how well it would be received. I didn’t want to give you anything long, drawn out, and boring. You all surprised and humbled me. You received it with open arms, which ignited a fire in me to begin working on this book. I listened to your feedback. Now, we are here.
Book Two is more raw, up close, and personal. Not only am I still encouraging you and giving you parts of me, but I’m sharing more of my experiences with you, in detail. People will always tell you the what, but will rarely tell you the why. Not Me! Not I! No Way! I say what others are thinking, but are too afraid to say. I will speak on subjects and topics that will not be discussed by some people. You want to know if there are any real people left in this world. You want to know if there is somebody near who has really lived what they talk or write about. You want to know if they’ve gone through or is really going through what you are going through. Yes, beloved, I have been through it. I have gone through more stuff in my few years, than someone twice my senior has gone through in a lifetime.
So, I feel you, babe. I got you on that, boo. I pray that you get something out of this book like you did with the last one. I pray that it blesses your heart as well as your mind and spirit. Understand that I don’t take exposing myself too lightly. I ask that you accept these pieces of me, as a token of my appreciation, for granting me this opportunity to speak to the real you. This is my journey. These are my truths, my stories, my obstacles, my pains, my hurts, in my words. These are Juandom Thoughts!
This 2nd book offered more wise words and actions when dealing with disloyal and toxic personalities. Realistically written with good advice and a bit of humor.
Hidden Treasures 2 was just as awesome as book 2!! Ms. McDuffy you said everything that I been thinking and feeling all my life!! I've been there 2!! But to know you been there to!! I have cried so much to myself. Thank you for this it help a lot!! Love you Queen!!😘😘😘
Loyalty is the key. There are very few loyal people out there. Like the authors explained some people always want some. Better than that try to destroy what you have because they hurt. Great reading. My testimony. I think this Author was in my head when she wrote this book.
Just like the first book you dropped some jewels that will stick with me forever. Even your children dropped some jewels. I appreciate your honesty and your willingness to share it with the world. Can’t wait to see what you got next.
This book was such an inspiration to me. All the points in the book were valid and it pretty much described my life now . I will definitely take heed to everything that was said.
Shajuana continues to offer amazing advice for our day to day lives. There are a few things that I highlighted to save for later. I'm looking forward to her next work of art.