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You Are the Prize: Seeing Yourself Beyond the Imperfections of Your Trauma
You Are the Seeing Yourself Beyond the Imperfections of Your Trauma explores the journey and struggles in author Amnoni Myers’ life. She learned to succeed in a world full of intricacies and survive through dark moments as a child growing up in the foster care system. Despite negative statistics, Amnoni was always determined to create a different story than the one that was written about her.
This is a must-read if you are interested in learning more about the personal experiences of children in the foster care system. Myers challenges the
This book is a personal mantra and a reminder that we all deserve to understand our worth regardless of what we’ve experienced. You Are the Prize speaks to young people who are currently in the system and thought leaders who want to grapple with transforming the child welfare system in order to help foster children find their voice.
This is a must-read if you are interested in learning more about the personal experiences of children in the foster care system. Myers challenges the
This book is a personal mantra and a reminder that we all deserve to understand our worth regardless of what we’ve experienced. You Are the Prize speaks to young people who are currently in the system and thought leaders who want to grapple with transforming the child welfare system in order to help foster children find their voice.
190 pages, Paperback
Published January 25, 2022
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About the author
Amnoni L. Myers
1 book6 followersAmnoni Myers is a first generation college graduate from Gordon College and The National Urban Fellows Program where she received her Masters degree in public administration. She has experienced early childhood trauma, loss of her biological family, and has been on a journey to understand her identity despite the challenges she’s faced along the way.
She takes pride in advocating for children in the foster care system and is passionate about helping to improve the system. Amnoni worked as an intern at The White House under the Obama Administration to do just that! and In her spare time, Amnoni enjoys traveling on long adventures, hosting random kickbacks with her friends, and hiding under cozy blankets exploring documentaries.
She takes pride in advocating for children in the foster care system and is passionate about helping to improve the system. Amnoni worked as an intern at The White House under the Obama Administration to do just that! and In her spare time, Amnoni enjoys traveling on long adventures, hosting random kickbacks with her friends, and hiding under cozy blankets exploring documentaries.
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April 14, 2022
This is an inspiring and heartfelt story of a young woman who speaks her truth! A must-read for kinship and foster caregivers!
April 3, 2022
I was not mentally prepared for what her story would bring to me. I saw myself in her writing. The trauma that she had experienced growing up. The strength and resilience to survive. What is so remarkable about her story, the odds were against her. The whole time it was not a question for her not to push forward. There were chapters where I had to pause, take a breath. Her writing is raw, and sits with you.
This book will sit with me for a very long time. It is like the great movies that we watch. They stay within us that is what this amazing story did for me.
This book will sit with me for a very long time. It is like the great movies that we watch. They stay within us that is what this amazing story did for me.
March 23, 2022
This book show cases an unbelievable story of strength and resilience. I felt as if I was on the lifelong journey with the author. The author Amoni delves into the life of a young girl in foster care. What an inspiring story, I would recommend this book to everyone.
March 2, 2022
Title - You Are The Prize : Seeing
Yourself Beyond the imperfections of your trauma
Author - Amnoni L Myers
Genre - non fiction
Pages - 166
Format - kindle
As the title suggests this book is about how one can survive through her/his dark phase. This book is the story of the author's life journey and struggles. The cover of the book is aptly designed. The concept of the book is motivational. She had narrated amazingly her journey of surpass the hurdles of the life. The book is a perfect blend of different emotions like fear, anger, sadness etc. She has given how to heal yourself from trauma.
Language used is simple and lucid. The flow of the book is well paced which makes it an engaging read. Hats off to the author for writing such a book with motivation and hope.
Overall, an inspirational read.
Rating - 4.6/5
I recommend this book to all.
Yourself Beyond the imperfections of your trauma
Author - Amnoni L Myers
Genre - non fiction
Pages - 166
Format - kindle
As the title suggests this book is about how one can survive through her/his dark phase. This book is the story of the author's life journey and struggles. The cover of the book is aptly designed. The concept of the book is motivational. She had narrated amazingly her journey of surpass the hurdles of the life. The book is a perfect blend of different emotions like fear, anger, sadness etc. She has given how to heal yourself from trauma.
Language used is simple and lucid. The flow of the book is well paced which makes it an engaging read. Hats off to the author for writing such a book with motivation and hope.
Overall, an inspirational read.
Rating - 4.6/5
I recommend this book to all.
March 1, 2022
❤️There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.
It is always so inspiring to read people go through bad stuff but still come out shining. This is also such an inspiring and heartwarming story of Amnoni Myers’ life. She learned to succeed in a world full of difficulties and survive through dark moments as a child growing up in the foster care system.
You Are the Prize offers us a vulnerable and honest glimpse into a life that remains full of hope, promise, and potential. The book is very interesting to read, it gives the reader insight into how rooted racism, sexual harassment, violence is in our society. It was not an easy read as this is a raw story of all the terrible things the author has to go through. Loved the book.
It is always so inspiring to read people go through bad stuff but still come out shining. This is also such an inspiring and heartwarming story of Amnoni Myers’ life. She learned to succeed in a world full of difficulties and survive through dark moments as a child growing up in the foster care system.
You Are the Prize offers us a vulnerable and honest glimpse into a life that remains full of hope, promise, and potential. The book is very interesting to read, it gives the reader insight into how rooted racism, sexual harassment, violence is in our society. It was not an easy read as this is a raw story of all the terrible things the author has to go through. Loved the book.
March 6, 2022
Beautifully written and so powerful. It’s heartbreaking and heartfelt. It’s a must read to understand someone growing up in the foster care system.
Amnoni balances well navigating us through her difficult life with a great dose of hope. I was uplifting despite how tough to read some chapters were.
Great book.
Amnoni balances well navigating us through her difficult life with a great dose of hope. I was uplifting despite how tough to read some chapters were.
Great book.
April 9, 2022
Growing out of your traumas is the most difficult thing in this world. The author shows through this book very vividly. To understand how life for a child is taken care of in a foster care home, you can read this work. Giving a voice to the lives of foster care children, the author’s intention to write this book is commendable.
Many times we forget that our adulthood is shaped by the quality of childhood we have lived. In the pages of ‘You are the Prize’, I found courage, vulnerability, honesty, and determination to alter one’s situation no matter what. I would admit that before reading this book, I didn’t think much about foster care children. Reading this personal narration, my eyes have opened up to many aspects of life. Reading this account is making me see the wonders life has and how well we can reserve it. It would be an understatement to say that life in a foster care home is full of difficulties.
Narrating her story by stitching together pieces of her journey, the author has shared personal accounts of her childhood. It leads one to contemplate more about life and its plans for us. At the end of each chapter, the chapters have been summarised which I found to be extremely motivating for me.
What I learned reading this work -
It is possible to uplift yourself from the abject abyss of trauma and negative emotions if you keep on focusing on the optimistic side of life
It gets very difficult to cope with the normal functionalities of society but hope keeps us hanging through a thread and it is vital to keep holding on
You need to have full faith in yourself to achieve a state of stability with your emotions. It is tougher to do than being said, but that’s what keeps us moving forward - having a sense of hope.
Please check this amazing book out guys❤️
Many times we forget that our adulthood is shaped by the quality of childhood we have lived. In the pages of ‘You are the Prize’, I found courage, vulnerability, honesty, and determination to alter one’s situation no matter what. I would admit that before reading this book, I didn’t think much about foster care children. Reading this personal narration, my eyes have opened up to many aspects of life. Reading this account is making me see the wonders life has and how well we can reserve it. It would be an understatement to say that life in a foster care home is full of difficulties.
Narrating her story by stitching together pieces of her journey, the author has shared personal accounts of her childhood. It leads one to contemplate more about life and its plans for us. At the end of each chapter, the chapters have been summarised which I found to be extremely motivating for me.
What I learned reading this work -
It is possible to uplift yourself from the abject abyss of trauma and negative emotions if you keep on focusing on the optimistic side of life
It gets very difficult to cope with the normal functionalities of society but hope keeps us hanging through a thread and it is vital to keep holding on
You need to have full faith in yourself to achieve a state of stability with your emotions. It is tougher to do than being said, but that’s what keeps us moving forward - having a sense of hope.
Please check this amazing book out guys❤️
June 6, 2024
**Inspiring and Practical Guidance for Those in the Foster Care System**
I recently finished reading "You Are the Prize" by Amnoni Myers, and I found it to be a profoundly insightful and motivating book. I am constantly seeking ways to improve the lives of children in the foster care system, and this book has provided invaluable guidance.
Myers emphasizes the importance of prioritizing siblings being together, which is a practice I am committed to upholding in my courtroom. Keeping siblings together can provide much-needed stability and emotional support during challenging times.
Another crucial takeaway from the book is the necessity of involving foster parents and caseworkers in the educational process. Ensuring that children in foster care receive consistent and supportive educational experiences is vital for their development and future success. I plan to implement more robust measures to facilitate this involvement in my court proceedings.
Moreover, Myers highlights the importance of maintaining connections to the community for children in care. I am inspired to create stronger policies and practices that support these connections, recognizing that community ties can provide a sense of belonging and continuity for these children.
In addition to these new strategies, I have already been emphasizing the importance of bringing young people into my courtroom to discuss their transition to independence. However, "You Are the Prize" has shown me that there is always more that can be done to support and uplift these young individuals.
Overall, Amnoni Myers' book is a must-read for anyone involved in the foster care system. Her insights are not only inspirational but also actionable, providing a roadmap for creating more supportive and nurturing environments for children in care.
I recently finished reading "You Are the Prize" by Amnoni Myers, and I found it to be a profoundly insightful and motivating book. I am constantly seeking ways to improve the lives of children in the foster care system, and this book has provided invaluable guidance.
Myers emphasizes the importance of prioritizing siblings being together, which is a practice I am committed to upholding in my courtroom. Keeping siblings together can provide much-needed stability and emotional support during challenging times.
Another crucial takeaway from the book is the necessity of involving foster parents and caseworkers in the educational process. Ensuring that children in foster care receive consistent and supportive educational experiences is vital for their development and future success. I plan to implement more robust measures to facilitate this involvement in my court proceedings.
Moreover, Myers highlights the importance of maintaining connections to the community for children in care. I am inspired to create stronger policies and practices that support these connections, recognizing that community ties can provide a sense of belonging and continuity for these children.
In addition to these new strategies, I have already been emphasizing the importance of bringing young people into my courtroom to discuss their transition to independence. However, "You Are the Prize" has shown me that there is always more that can be done to support and uplift these young individuals.
Overall, Amnoni Myers' book is a must-read for anyone involved in the foster care system. Her insights are not only inspirational but also actionable, providing a roadmap for creating more supportive and nurturing environments for children in care.
March 19, 2022
The book is self explanatory in terms of the genre and its attachments towards the life of optimism, love, achievements and overcoming of all the fears that traumas and uncertainties behold.
Life of the author is well explained through her own emotions in the most delightful and heart warming context. An insight into her world would let the readers derive the essence of life in a broader context. The book is about finding your life purpose in troubles and traumas with silence and letting your emotions get channelised through the words that are meant to be felt and embedded in minds than to just mere read.
Author Amnoni uses her life experiences with all sorts of relationships and encounters with acquaintances to write this book that delves deep into human nature. The thoughts at the end of each chapter is the thought provoking attribute towards the essence we seek.
The author takes the readers along the journey through her ordeals with an effective narration and a greater understanding of our living!
Life of the author is well explained through her own emotions in the most delightful and heart warming context. An insight into her world would let the readers derive the essence of life in a broader context. The book is about finding your life purpose in troubles and traumas with silence and letting your emotions get channelised through the words that are meant to be felt and embedded in minds than to just mere read.
Author Amnoni uses her life experiences with all sorts of relationships and encounters with acquaintances to write this book that delves deep into human nature. The thoughts at the end of each chapter is the thought provoking attribute towards the essence we seek.
The author takes the readers along the journey through her ordeals with an effective narration and a greater understanding of our living!
March 1, 2023
Amazing story of resilience and beating the odds that are set against you. Amnoni's story related so much to my experience as a former foster youth and validated the tragic experiences so many foster youth, especially foster youth of color experience when getting taken away from their families. Amnoni bared these traumatic events and still came out of it advocating for trauma informed care and better resources for foster youth. What an inspirational story that gives me hope for the care and support that foster youth will receive here on out!
June 28, 2023
Amnoni Myers is a brave and powerful storyteller. I am so appreciative of her willingness to share her story of resilience strength and growth in the face of adversity. This book is a must read for anyone working with children and families caught up in the child welfare system, and I know it will be a source of inspiration and hope for so many young people.
October 6, 2023
Myers' writing is fluid, resonant, and unflinching. This is a beautifully written and profoundly honest memoir about trauma and resilience. It's also an urgent call to reform America's problematic foster care system and help some of our most vulnerable people succeed and thrive. I think that everyone should read this, especially if they or someone they love has been in foster care.
March 3, 2023
This is an excellent read - a compelling memoir centering on Amnoni's young life and the painful transitions of a child who is responding to all manner of decisions made by adults. This is more than a story of individual resilience. It is a call for our society to show up in support of our youth. In Amnoni's words, "Believing in a young person is something very easy that everyone can commit to" (pg.105).
March 24, 2023
Amnoni wrote a beautiful excerpt on her life and challenges growing up in the foster care system. Amnoni is a humanitarian, a change agent, and an all-around incredible human being. This book will blow you out of the water. Myer's candidness, willingness to share the deepest parts of their life is truly beautiful. Particularly for those wanting to work in child welfare, this is a MUST-READ!
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