The Invisible Backpack

Why The Invisible Backpack?
The Invisible Backpack is a labor of love created from a lifelong struggle to come to terms with who the author is and accept himself as he was meant to be. We are all born with an invisible backpack on our backs. It is where we put all the hurts of life. When we are young and courageously climbing the stairs of life, it is extremely light, and we really don't know it's there. As we get older, it gets heavier with whatever pain, grief, or trauma we experience. Unfortunately, we resist taking these feelings out of our backpacks and let go of them. Some of us hold onto them so tightly, we forget to make room for the things that lighten our load...forgiveness, acceptance, tolerance, and love. For if we can put these items in our backpacks, it will cancel out all of the negative things we've been holding onto, and our life journeys will become much lighter.
"The Invisible Backpack: A Life of Courage" by William L. Hartwick is a multifaceted literary work that transcends traditional boundaries, offering readers a profound and introspective journey through the complexities of human existence. It isn't your typical book. It's like a treasure trove of different literary goodies that go beyond the usual stuff. Sure, there's a captivating story, but what really sets it apart are the awesome poems sprinkled throughout. They cover everything from the importance of teaching to the preciousness of children and the gamble that is life. Each one adds another layer to the book's big themes of resilience, love, and growing as a person. It's like getting a bonus with your main course-makes the whole experience even richer!
-Reading With Your Kids Podcast
https://readingwithyourkids.com/the-invisible-backpack-a-life-of-courage-rwyk-certified-great-read/
https://youtu.be/gZN1vWXpVRo