About the Author

Joy Walker emigrated from Jamaica to the United States in 1970, seeking a diagnosis for her failing vision.Now a legally blind grandmother and a 26-year cancer survivor, Joy volunteers as a survivor speaker and poet. She also plays piano and accordion by ear and is involved in her local church.

Reviews

"Joy's refreshingly honest and vulnerable poetry invites you to a journey of faith framed by the Christmas story.... the healing love of 'God With Us' in these poems will radiate and generate in you joy and hope..." - Mark Saucy, Professor of Theology, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University"Our poet makes the point that the Christ-child grew up to become our SAVIOUR-the real reason for His entry into our world, a place that has become ...uncaring and destructive ...our SAVIOUR is the only one who can right the wrongs ..." - Clyde Edwards, CEO of FLOCK JAMAICA"Poetry To Ponder: Spread The News!-There's A Reason for Singing by Joy Walker is a thought-provoking and heartwarming collection of poems, songs, prayers, and descriptions that provide a unique perspective on the Christmas season. This book serves as a personal devotion and spiritual revival and encourages readers to examine themselves and their relationship with God. Through the story of Christmas and the birth of Christ, readers will find that they are forming a deeper relationship with God. With a touch of vulnerability and personal stories, Walker's poems capture the essence of humanity in all its frailty and need of a savior.I found this book to be uplifting and a joy to read. Walker is proud of her faith, and her collection will be a great encouragement for those who are looking to walk in the confidence of their beliefs and convictions. Her contemporary writing style makes the story of Christmas fresh and fascinating, and her empathy and understanding will resonate with readers who may feel otherwise.Poetry To Ponder is a treasure to read, providing many meditative readings for individuals seeking personal devotion, revival, and spiritual artistry. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking to grow in faith, hope, devotion, understanding, humility, boldness, and love. While this collection would be especially moving when read during the anticipation of the Christmas season, it can be read at any time and still provoke a stirring of the heart." - Karen Almeida, Literary Titan Assistant Editor"With an author and poet whose first name is Joy, how could her written works ever be negative? Her topics combine with her beautiful writing to capture her loyal readers as well as those new to her literary wonders to keep them focused and directed from page one to page last.As a college writing professor, I have read hundreds of thousands of words...Joy Walker, in her latest work, Poetry to Ponder, Spread the News, rises to a new level with her deep Christian faith and her unique expressive poetry... I only marvel at how she can use the English language to express what others attempt to do and often fail... Read the pages of Joy's latest book. It would make a great present to someone who needs a new favorite writer who not only beat cancer but continues to live positively and creatively, helping others to believe and succeed as she shares her unique perspective." - Julie Davey, Professor Emeritus, Fullerton College"...This book is amazing! ...You are a gifted & talented writer. I look forward to reading a few poems plus the Bible verses little by little. ...I am so glad I bought your book." - Carole Abernathy"I have been impressed by Joy's book of poems, by the way she brings out in us the importance of what God desires us to be as people towards our neighbor, by using the gifts that He has given us. She intermixes in amazing ways, every aspect of life of each of us on earth, from birth to death and heaven. Joy uses scripture in a powerful way for every circumstance. I loved reading the book, and recommend it to all!" - Maria Hill, Greek Bible College