Between Hindsight and Foresight

"What lies behind us, and what lies ahead of us, are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

What happens when you look in the mirror when you have a day that is such a day that you can't move past it?  Then there are those moments you cling to, through slippery child-like fingers, in childhood and long after, that you don't ever want to move past.

This is a book of my moments, on my walk, from when I was a teenager through something I laughingly refer to as adulthood.  Like memories, some are exactly as they were- word for word- the day they were put to paper 20 years ago.  Like dreams, some of them have been shaped into watercolors, through the reflection of a mirror, or tears.  I choose to share them in the hope that we can laugh and cry and enjoy them together. 

About the Author

Raised in the US but living permanently in the UK since 2003, Leah has an international point of view when it comes to the inspirational nature of the world around her. As a teacher of English Language and Literature for over ten years, and as a writer of poetry and fiction for more than 25, Leah has dedicated her life to the written word and its ability to inspire and connect people. Connect them to the world around them, their own thoughts and emotions and the experiences we all share as we travel the paths of our lives.

Leah holds degrees in English, Comparative Literature and International Studies from Pennsylvania State University in the United States as well as a Minor in German Language and Literature. At Canterbury Christ Church University Leah Trained for a PGCE in teaching secondary English, Media Studies and Drama.

Most days are spent sharing her passion for the written word with young people, trying to comprehend British slang and making sure her coffee cup is never empty for the health and safety of others. She resides in Wimbledon, assisted in looking for inspiration by her cats Lord Merlin and Queen Mab.