Nataki Suggs is a poet, author, wife and mother of two. Born and raised in the metropolitan Washington, DC area, Suggs began writing at a young age. By the age of eleven, she had already won first place in a poetry writing contest. When the prime of adolescence hit Suggs’ life, some experiences halted her knack for writing. However overcoming these same trials caused her to remember and rebirth her passion for writing.

Over the years, Suggs has used her writing as a therapeutic expression. Her poetry cries out to those who feel as if they are alone in their struggles and attempts to give them feelings of hope and freedom. Although she doesn’t hold a formal degree, she believes that overcoming trials are her greatest achievements. Through her works, it is her goal to invoke change in people’s lives.

In her spare time, she reads motivational books. She also finds time to volunteer for Hospice. Since another one of her passions is youth, she is currently a substitute teacher at Laurel High School of Prince George’s County, Maryland. In the midst of everything in her life, she always gives credence to the Lord Jesus Christ because without Him, she knows that she wouldn’t have a story to tell, a poem to write, or a life to live.

Suggs is the author of A Life Beyond Limits: Overcoming Private Pain which was published by Xpress Yourself Publishing in June 2007.

For further information about her visit www.authorsden.com/natakisuggs

About A Life Beyond Limits: Overcoming Private Pain

A Life Beyond Limits: Overcoming Private Pain was published by Xpress Yourself Publishing in June 2007 and consists of 80 pages. The cover and Interior Designed by The Writer’s Assistant.

A Life Beyond Limits: Overcoming Private Pain depicts Nataki Suggs' struggle of confronting the truth about her past, illustrating how she was able to find stability and hope after she truly found God. Her relationship with God created a stable foundation for her to continue climbing the ladder of success, confirming there is nothing she can do without Christ. Even when she could not see a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel, she found that at the end, there was God's promise of freedom. Line by line, allow your heart to experience the hope that can be captured when there seems to be none. . . A Life Beyond Limits: Overcoming Private Pain

A Life Beyond Limits: Overcoming Private Pain is available at
-xpressyourselfpublishing.org
- amazon.com
- Karibu Books

Excerpt

God’s Gift

I dedicate this poem to anyone who deals with or has dealt
with a relative who has or had special needs. You are not alone.
I know your pain. I know your struggle.

Having a child with special needs can be hard
at times to believe
God is the one who can fulfill their true destiny

It’s hard at times to comprehend why society judges them
But I stand to see how the Creator who made all men
Can do great things with them…
And they can make it like all men

The stares and the whispers in the stores, malls and
even in some homes
The special ones are God’s creation and yes they
are truly blessed

So I say to you it’s only a test, a test of your faith
Hold on and you will begin to see why they are here
The purpose the Almighty destined for them to be…
They are fearfully and wonderfully made
So take it day by day and remember to keep the faith

God’s Gift

Patience, love and kindness can be developed with a child

Who has certain challenges…
Begin to embrace what you continue to face
You will win in the end, especially if you show love to them

For further information about A Life Beyond Limits: Overcoming Private Pain, please visit her site authorsden.com/visit/viewwork.asp

About the Baltimore Book Festival

Baltimore Book Festival takes places on September 28-30, 2007 at Mount Vernon Place, 600 block North Charles Street Baltimore, MD 21201. The mid-Atlantic's premier celebration of the literary arts features over 225 nationally known and local authors, poetry readings, cooking demonstrations by celebrity chefs, live music and more than 75 exhibitors and book sellers. The festival is free and open to the public. For further information about Baltimore Book Festival contact Baltimore Office of Promotion & the Arts, Festivals Director, Kathleen Hornig at khornig(at)promotionandarts.com or 410.752.8632.