FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Award Winning Journalist and Psychologist Launches Rice and Peas For The Soul Motivational and Inspirational Book
Award winning Psychologist and Photo Journalist of London, Delroy Constantine-Simms launches his latest book. Rice and Peas For The Soul. This book is the first of a series of books that are packed with some of the most thought provoking, motivational and inspirational stories that we can all relate to irrespective of cultural or social background.
The book title appears to have a very Caribbean culinary influence, in response Constantine-Simms says,
“The title comes from my favourite Caribbean dish Rice and Peas, and does not really reflect the contents of the book. However, the contents of the book have been selected to encourage readers, irrespective of cultural background to think, reflect and wonder about their own lives in terms of their trials, tribulations and how they have coped and weathered those difficult situations.
When asked about the motives behind this book Constantine-Simms says:
“ I first thought about this “Rice and Peas for Soul” book project, after meeting Muhammed Ali when he came to Wolverhampton in 1983, when he visited the Old Sheraton Club near Chapel Ash. I had not ideas how to start the project, as there were publishing mentors that I could consult with, so I put that project on hold and pursued an academic career instead.
However, my interest in the book project, was re-awakened when I met Nelson Mandela in Bloemfontein South Africa in (1992). However, the real motivational push was the election of Barack Obama in 2008, after I stood for nearly 12 hours in the freezing cold of Washington DC, to witness the innaugaration of the first Black President of the United States of America. I knew it was time to stop dreaming and start doing.
When asked how this book can be used, Constantine-Simms says:
“We all have stories to tell, as a Counselling Psychologist, we hear more than our fair share. I have also friends and even strangers that have come from the depths of despair to reach the height of professional success on the basis of a conversation, but in most cases a story, and experience that they can relate and hence use that as a guide for their own personal development.
Constantine-Simms states that this is not just an ordinary book of stories. He says:
“ I have learned from my professional and personal experience that everyone has an inspirational and sad story that they can hold on to that can either empower or hinder. The aim of this book is to ensure that each person going through life issues has at least one inspirational story they can be used as a positive self- esteem building stepping stone out of issues that may be holding them back in some way. In essence the stories are about empowering each reader to move from where they are now, to the place where they would prefer to be in their own lives”
Constantine-Simms talks about the influence of his own background in relation to the book and states:
“Looking back on my own life as a child growing up in Heath Town, Wolverhampton and the struggles I had as a pupil at Wednesfield High School, I often ask myself what motivated me to move forward, study and to achieve my professional and personal goals.
I have realised that it was a combination of positive experiences and role models, including the influence of the Church and the numerous stories about their lives, that helped me pull through the worst times of my life.
According to Constantine-Simms, this first edition of Rice and Peas for the Soul, is the first of many books that will adhere to a strict policy of only including uplifting, empowering and positive stories which convey the message that no matter how hard life gets, never lose faith or hope. He cleverly uses cooking metaphors to remind readers that this book is an entrée book and an appetizer, before the main series of books are served. “Rice and Peas for Soul” books, recognise that the customer is always right, and has every intention of carefully selecting the best ingredients for future editions of this book series.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Award Winning Journalist and Psychologist Launches Rice and Peas For The Soul Motivational and Inspirational Book
Award winning Psychologist and Photo Journalist of London, Delroy Constantine-Simms launches his latest book. Rice and Peas For The Soul. This book is the first of a series of books that are packed with some of the most thought provoking, motivational and inspirational stories that we can all relate to irrespective of cultural or social background.
The book title appears to have a very Caribbean culinary influence, in response Constantine-Simms says,
“The title comes from my favourite Caribbean dish Rice and Peas, and does not really reflect the contents of the book. However, the contents of the book have been selected to encourage readers, irrespective of cultural background to think, reflect and wonder about their own lives in terms of their trials, tribulations and how they have coped and weathered those difficult situations.
When asked about the motives behind this book Constantine-Simms says:
“ I first thought about this “Rice and Peas for Soul” book project, after meeting Muhammed Ali when he came to Wolverhampton in 1983, when he visited the Old Sheraton Club near Chapel Ash. I had not ideas how to start the project, as there were publishing mentors that I could consult with, so I put that project on hold and pursued an academic career instead.
However, my interest in the book project, was re-awakened when I met Nelson Mandela in Bloemfontein South Africa in (1992). However, the real motivational push was the election of Barack Obama in 2008, after I stood for nearly 12 hours in the freezing cold of Washington DC, to witness the innaugaration of the first Black President of the United States of America. I knew it was time to stop dreaming and start doing.
When asked how this book can be used, Constantine-Simms says:
“We all have stories to tell, as a Counselling Psychologist, we hear more than our fair share. I have also friends and even strangers that have come from the depths of despair to reach the height of professional success on the basis of a conversation, but in most cases a story, and experience that they can relate and hence use that as a guide for their own personal development.
Constantine-Simms states that this is not just an ordinary book of stories. He says:
“ I have learned from my professional and personal experience that everyone has an inspirational and sad story that they can hold on to that can either empower or hinder. The aim of this book is to ensure that each person going through life issues has at least one inspirational story they can be used as a positive self- esteem building stepping stone out of issues that may be holding them back in some way. In essence the stories are about empowering each reader to move from where they are now, to the place where they would prefer to be in their own lives”
Constantine-Simms talks about the influence of his own background in relation to the book and states:
“Looking back on my own life as a child growing up in Heath Town, Wolverhampton and the struggles I had as a pupil at Wednesfield High School, I often ask myself what motivated me to move forward, study and to achieve my professional and personal goals.
I have realised that it was a combination of positive experiences and role models, including the influence of the Church and the numerous stories about their lives, that helped me pull through the worst times of my life.
According to Constantine-Simms, this first edition of Rice and Peas for the Soul, is the first of many books that will adhere to a strict policy of only including uplifting, empowering and positive stories which convey the message that no matter how hard life gets, never lose faith or hope. He cleverly uses cooking metaphors to remind readers that this book is an entrée book and an appetizer, before the main series of books are served. “Rice and Peas for Soul” books, recognise that the customer is always right, and has every intention of carefully selecting the best ingredients for future editions of this book series.
