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A Spark of Hope Volume II
A SPARK OF HOPE VOLUME II is the work of 64 prolific poets who have encountered and survived life’s most enormous difficulties.
These therapeutic poems are meant to ignite a spark of hope in the lives of the depressed and downtrodden.
Life is a precious gift.
Never give up.
Read these poems before you decide to take that drastic step.
A SPARK OF HOPE VOLUME I saved many lives, and PART II is intended to save many more.
These therapeutic poems are meant to ignite a spark of hope in the lives of the depressed and downtrodden.
Life is a precious gift.
Never give up.
Read these poems before you decide to take that drastic step.
A SPARK OF HOPE VOLUME I saved many lives, and PART II is intended to save many more.
188 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 11, 2020
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Brenda C. Mohammed
85 books122 followersBrenda Mohammed is a prolific, multi-award-winning author from Trinidad and Tobago, with 67 published books spanning science fiction, memoir, mystery, romance, poetry, and three screenplays.
She is an author turned screenwriter. Her horror thriller, ZEEKA AND THE ZOMBIES, is a finalist in the Film and Screenplay contest 2025 by 13 Horror.com.
Her gripping Caribbean sci-fi saga Zeeka Chronicles has been adapted into a five-part screenplay, primed for film or television.
Her third screenplay is based on her romance novel, A GIFT OF LOVE.
Before her literary ascent, Brenda was a trailblazer in banking and insurance, rising to senior leadership at a local bank and earning international recognition as a top-tier financial professional. Her career helped shape communities and drive economic growth across Trinidad and Tobago.
She also excelled in insurance, earning the prestigious Million Dollar Round Table qualification six times and a Life Underwriting Fellowship from the American College, USA.
Her writing journey began after surviving a near-fatal battle with cancer.
That experience birthed ‘I Am Cancer Free,’ a bestselling memoir that won global acclaim. Brenda’s works have since earned honours across five continents—including the PLATO Award, Socrates Award, and Dante Alighieri Award from CIESART Spain, Reader’s Favorite International Awards (USA), Author Academy Awards, Literary Global Awards, and the CLR Award (India).
Founder of the How to Write for Success Literary Network, Brenda has mentored countless writers and published anthologies and magazines that uplift voices worldwide. Her self-help guide How to Write for Success was hailed by the Ethiopian Herald as “a comprehensive toolkit for writers, critics, and editors.”
A Peace Ambassador and advocate against domestic and all types of violence and suicide, Brenda’s influence extends beyond the page. She’s a member of Stage 32, connecting her to the global film and TV community, and continues to inspire through humanitarian work, literary leadership, and cinematic storytelling.
In a world where stories shape lives, Brenda Mohammed emerges as a beacon—her words healing wounds, building communities, and transforming the literary landscape from Trinidad and Tobago to the world stage.
She is an author turned screenwriter. Her horror thriller, ZEEKA AND THE ZOMBIES, is a finalist in the Film and Screenplay contest 2025 by 13 Horror.com.
Her gripping Caribbean sci-fi saga Zeeka Chronicles has been adapted into a five-part screenplay, primed for film or television.
Her third screenplay is based on her romance novel, A GIFT OF LOVE.
Before her literary ascent, Brenda was a trailblazer in banking and insurance, rising to senior leadership at a local bank and earning international recognition as a top-tier financial professional. Her career helped shape communities and drive economic growth across Trinidad and Tobago.
She also excelled in insurance, earning the prestigious Million Dollar Round Table qualification six times and a Life Underwriting Fellowship from the American College, USA.
Her writing journey began after surviving a near-fatal battle with cancer.
That experience birthed ‘I Am Cancer Free,’ a bestselling memoir that won global acclaim. Brenda’s works have since earned honours across five continents—including the PLATO Award, Socrates Award, and Dante Alighieri Award from CIESART Spain, Reader’s Favorite International Awards (USA), Author Academy Awards, Literary Global Awards, and the CLR Award (India).
Founder of the How to Write for Success Literary Network, Brenda has mentored countless writers and published anthologies and magazines that uplift voices worldwide. Her self-help guide How to Write for Success was hailed by the Ethiopian Herald as “a comprehensive toolkit for writers, critics, and editors.”
A Peace Ambassador and advocate against domestic and all types of violence and suicide, Brenda’s influence extends beyond the page. She’s a member of Stage 32, connecting her to the global film and TV community, and continues to inspire through humanitarian work, literary leadership, and cinematic storytelling.
In a world where stories shape lives, Brenda Mohammed emerges as a beacon—her words healing wounds, building communities, and transforming the literary landscape from Trinidad and Tobago to the world stage.
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March 9, 2020A spark of hope,vol || , has recorded a milestone in healing a disturbed soul.Attempting or committing suicide is a social malady and it seems to have extended its sinister presence far and wide.The book brings out the nightmares of the afflicted persons and advocates the routes through which they can soothe their bruised hearts.
Authered by the great poets of our time,the book
Provides ample hope for revival of a dead spirit.A must read for everyone and the readers attain a
soulful exlerience as they journey though the tales
Of real heart breaks and the subsquent relief from the agonies of uncertain life!
It's a true tale stranger than fiction!
Authered by the great poets of our time,the book
Provides ample hope for revival of a dead spirit.A must read for everyone and the readers attain a
soulful exlerience as they journey though the tales
Of real heart breaks and the subsquent relief from the agonies of uncertain life!
It's a true tale stranger than fiction!
March 9, 2020
Following the hugely successful first volume, which was not only a bestseller but had a positive effect in the fight against suicide, 64 poets from around the globe submitted to this second collection. The messages inside these pages are brought from the heart from those who have experienced the darkness, those who wish to spread hope and those who support positive mental health. Aptly named A Spark of Hope, this stunning collection would be an asset in Schools and Colleges, and its purpose is to uplift, bring hope and share light to all those in need.
March 16, 2020
MY REVIEW ON A SPARK OF HOPE VOLUME II:
I remember reading the very first Volume of A Spark of Hope last year and it really spoke to me in a lot of ways!! The most important thing was, that words have a very powerful impact and power on individuals, which can either rebuild and make a new or tear down and destroy. Yet for the first anthology, it was totally reassuring and packed with refreshing and renewal of positivity, inspiration, and hope.
A Spark of Hope Volume II has the same elements, yet in my opinion, it has a much more surreal impact with the poems that have been published in this book and then some!! With the first volume there were 49 poets. With volume II there are 64, and every single one speaks of different perspectives and stories of self. From the injustice of taking one's life, life is worth living, losing a loved one, and how it affects the ones around them and family, to how life is truly a beautiful and blessed gift to share life's experiences with many out there, so they too can feel what the poet is or has been through, and are not the only one that feels the same way and are not alone in this journey of Depression or has thought of taking their life. With each poem, there is the poet's picture and a small bio with information on the poet.
The Anthology starts out with a great foreward written by Shiju H. Pallithazheth, introducing the Anthology with the creators of this book, which are Brenda Mohammed, Narendra Rajkumar, Farhana Sait and Destinyy Lightt Speakss who designed the cover. He also tells of how many people make the mistake of taking their lives, because they feel it would be better if they were no longer alive and the catastrophe it places on the families and loved ones. "A Spark of Hope volume II" will help change the minds of those feeling alone or depressed, because life is worth living!! Shiju also shares a poem "God's Last Letter" where he states you may feel shattered and overwhelmed, yet be strong and don't give up because it is always for later when God sends an invite called His last letter.
Next is the introduction to the anthology, given by Brenda Mohammed, where she gives a quick recap on the first volume and how volume II was created to help prevent people to commit suicide and includes a poem "You are Perfect just as you are" where she speaks of not letting anyone telling you, you are not good enough and not to compare yourself to anyone. You are perfect just the way you are and shine to the world the gift of yourself!!
All 64 Poems spoke to me in different ways and had great insight on how beautiful life is as well as a great gift and how devastating suicide can be on loved ones and how it can effect their lives. Also I'd like to say every Poet & Poetress that contribute to this great Anthology did a great job and I'd love to congratulate you all for putting your views out there to help individuals that may be depressed or thinking about taking their life, that it's not worth it and that life is worth living. Yet I'd love to name the ones that really touched and spoke to me, so allow me to share the Poets and Poems with you...
Aabha Rosy Vatsa- Eliminate Suicide
Adeyemi Kehinde A. Oluwanishola- Life Goes On
Aida Roque- Fill that Void
Ana Maria Manual Rosa- A Light of Hope...Dream again
Andrew Jonathan Daniels- A little Sparkle
Arvind Sharma- Gift Divine
Bagawath Bhandari- Hope on the Rope
Brian Finch- For Matthew Stubbs
Christabel Sylvester- Suicide No
Chukwunulu Chinedu Sunday- Never a Taste
Curtis Raynard- Courage
Debabrata Mohanty- Heal thy Soul
Edem Okon- Resilience
Emmanuel Douglas Mulomole- The Uplifting Beauty of Prayer
Farhana Sait- Path of Life
Florabelle Lutchman- Prevent Suicide
Geeta Chettri- Please Say No To Suicide
Jackson Tembo- Get moving
Jyotirmaya Thakur- Suicide Sabotage
John Anthony Fingleton- When
Lilian Woo- Value of Optimism
Mirii Myriam-We are not Alone
Mohan Lai Verma- Stop the Hateful sin
Monalisa Dash Dwibedy- You are not Alone
Mohammad Erfun Amin- Hope
Okorie Harrison- Suicide not an opinion
Peter Sinovuyo- Music
Quadri Soliu- Look before you Leap
Rini Valentina- Hear God's Promise
Sabrina Young- Loaded Thoughts
Sakina S. Dossaji- Live in the Moment
Sarah Northwood- Reach out
Sarika Harikumar Shyam- Suicide: A Soul's Cry
Sharmila Mehta- She
Vandita Dharni- Salvage the Smithereens
Noe Basurto- True Story
The anthology ends out with an acknowledgement by Brenda Mohammed thanking everyone for choosing A Spark of Hope: An Anthology for Saving Lives, and if you are not yet a member of HOW TO WRITE FOR SUCCESS FACEBOOK GROUP that you join up and how all new and aspiring authors are encouraged to write there!! she also leaves off with a final poem entitled "Lucky To Be Alive" that you all will love once you read it!! all in all I can see why this is a best seller and went #1 in Amazon!! I recommend this book to everyone that loves Poetry and needs some encouraging words when they are down, discouraged and depressed and give this a 5 out of 5 Star rating because this book will save lives. pick up your copy today on Amazon get a copy for someone you know that needs some encouragement in their life
I remember reading the very first Volume of A Spark of Hope last year and it really spoke to me in a lot of ways!! The most important thing was, that words have a very powerful impact and power on individuals, which can either rebuild and make a new or tear down and destroy. Yet for the first anthology, it was totally reassuring and packed with refreshing and renewal of positivity, inspiration, and hope.
A Spark of Hope Volume II has the same elements, yet in my opinion, it has a much more surreal impact with the poems that have been published in this book and then some!! With the first volume there were 49 poets. With volume II there are 64, and every single one speaks of different perspectives and stories of self. From the injustice of taking one's life, life is worth living, losing a loved one, and how it affects the ones around them and family, to how life is truly a beautiful and blessed gift to share life's experiences with many out there, so they too can feel what the poet is or has been through, and are not the only one that feels the same way and are not alone in this journey of Depression or has thought of taking their life. With each poem, there is the poet's picture and a small bio with information on the poet.
The Anthology starts out with a great foreward written by Shiju H. Pallithazheth, introducing the Anthology with the creators of this book, which are Brenda Mohammed, Narendra Rajkumar, Farhana Sait and Destinyy Lightt Speakss who designed the cover. He also tells of how many people make the mistake of taking their lives, because they feel it would be better if they were no longer alive and the catastrophe it places on the families and loved ones. "A Spark of Hope volume II" will help change the minds of those feeling alone or depressed, because life is worth living!! Shiju also shares a poem "God's Last Letter" where he states you may feel shattered and overwhelmed, yet be strong and don't give up because it is always for later when God sends an invite called His last letter.
Next is the introduction to the anthology, given by Brenda Mohammed, where she gives a quick recap on the first volume and how volume II was created to help prevent people to commit suicide and includes a poem "You are Perfect just as you are" where she speaks of not letting anyone telling you, you are not good enough and not to compare yourself to anyone. You are perfect just the way you are and shine to the world the gift of yourself!!
All 64 Poems spoke to me in different ways and had great insight on how beautiful life is as well as a great gift and how devastating suicide can be on loved ones and how it can effect their lives. Also I'd like to say every Poet & Poetress that contribute to this great Anthology did a great job and I'd love to congratulate you all for putting your views out there to help individuals that may be depressed or thinking about taking their life, that it's not worth it and that life is worth living. Yet I'd love to name the ones that really touched and spoke to me, so allow me to share the Poets and Poems with you...
Aabha Rosy Vatsa- Eliminate Suicide
Adeyemi Kehinde A. Oluwanishola- Life Goes On
Aida Roque- Fill that Void
Ana Maria Manual Rosa- A Light of Hope...Dream again
Andrew Jonathan Daniels- A little Sparkle
Arvind Sharma- Gift Divine
Bagawath Bhandari- Hope on the Rope
Brian Finch- For Matthew Stubbs
Christabel Sylvester- Suicide No
Chukwunulu Chinedu Sunday- Never a Taste
Curtis Raynard- Courage
Debabrata Mohanty- Heal thy Soul
Edem Okon- Resilience
Emmanuel Douglas Mulomole- The Uplifting Beauty of Prayer
Farhana Sait- Path of Life
Florabelle Lutchman- Prevent Suicide
Geeta Chettri- Please Say No To Suicide
Jackson Tembo- Get moving
Jyotirmaya Thakur- Suicide Sabotage
John Anthony Fingleton- When
Lilian Woo- Value of Optimism
Mirii Myriam-We are not Alone
Mohan Lai Verma- Stop the Hateful sin
Monalisa Dash Dwibedy- You are not Alone
Mohammad Erfun Amin- Hope
Okorie Harrison- Suicide not an opinion
Peter Sinovuyo- Music
Quadri Soliu- Look before you Leap
Rini Valentina- Hear God's Promise
Sabrina Young- Loaded Thoughts
Sakina S. Dossaji- Live in the Moment
Sarah Northwood- Reach out
Sarika Harikumar Shyam- Suicide: A Soul's Cry
Sharmila Mehta- She
Vandita Dharni- Salvage the Smithereens
Noe Basurto- True Story
The anthology ends out with an acknowledgement by Brenda Mohammed thanking everyone for choosing A Spark of Hope: An Anthology for Saving Lives, and if you are not yet a member of HOW TO WRITE FOR SUCCESS FACEBOOK GROUP that you join up and how all new and aspiring authors are encouraged to write there!! she also leaves off with a final poem entitled "Lucky To Be Alive" that you all will love once you read it!! all in all I can see why this is a best seller and went #1 in Amazon!! I recommend this book to everyone that loves Poetry and needs some encouraging words when they are down, discouraged and depressed and give this a 5 out of 5 Star rating because this book will save lives. pick up your copy today on Amazon get a copy for someone you know that needs some encouragement in their life
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