WELCOME TO TRANSITION UNLEASHED!
Learn about Transition: Breaking Through the Barriers - the first book written by Allen Paul Weaver III - and it’s growing impact, across the country, in the lives of men, women and teens within the African-American community and beyond! See the latest news below. Thanks for stopping by. Make yourself at home. Purchase the book online by CLICKING HERE.
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“What About Your Dreams?” - one of the poems from my book, Transition: Breaking Through the Barriers, will be featured in the upcoming independent film “Speedsuit Powers.”
“Speedsuit Powers” is also the name of my 2nd book, a young adult novel about a 14 year old boy who moves from the suburbs to the inner city and encounters a school bully who is determined to make his life miserable. The novel was released in 2009 and we are now producing it as an independent film.
“What About Your Dreams?” is a hard-hitting poem that questions the reality of merely living to survive vs. discovering your purpose and living “out of” that sense of significance. The poem has resonated with readers of Transition, so it was included in the Speedsuit Powers novel and now the film; playing a major roll in the arc of the story.
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(NOTE: Thankfully, our three-person team made it to Rwanda, Burundi and back to the United States safely without any major incidents. Personally, the trip to Rwanda and Burundi was a lot for me to process. However, I didn’t want to write anything lengthy until I had time to “sit” with my thoughts for a bit. At the time of this first writing - I’ve only been back in the states for just under 48 hours hours. Yet I realize this is an opportunity to give you a sense of my experience and thoughts. So what you are about to read is still somewhat of a work in process. Feel free to leave comments. And “Thank you” to all who prayed for us while we were gone. - Allen Paul Weaver III, June 4, 2008, New York, 6:53am E.S.T.)
WHAT IS YOUR NAME?
(NOTE: This installment serves as an account of my experiences and as a highlight to the tragic event of the Genocide in Rwanda. To write about the Genocide’s complete history would take too much space here. I am in no way an expert on the many facets of this event. However, I have learned a lot through interaction. There will be resources linked to this writing which you can access for more information. What you are about to read may not be easy… but please read it anyway. - Allen Paul Weaver III, New York, June 5, 2008)
(NOTE: This writing serves to give a general overview of my experience in Burundi. -Allen Paul Weaver III - June 7, 2008)
“Does a waterfall stop falling? - Does the wind stop blowing? - Does the sea stop flowing? - Does the sun stop shining? - Does the bird stop flying? - Does the world stop turning on its axis? - I spend so much time - Trying to figure out: - Who - What - When - Where - and Why? - Without taking the time to enjoy the wonders of this life. - Just taking the time to enjoy the journey…” (Allen Paul Weaver III, Transition: Breaking Through the Barriers, IUniverse, p. 68)
LEAVING FOR BURUNDI
Who am I? What is my purpose? Everyone struggles with these thoughts. Even if we do find answers to these questions, there are still barriers that prevent us from discovering our true identity and living free. Some barriers we put up ourselves, while some are erected by others. Once we trust in God and discover how to break through these barriers, we become so much stronger.
An anthology of poetry, short stories, and essays, Transition recounts major moments and observations from the last ten years of author Allen Paul Weaver III’s life. He shares many deeply personal aspects of his journey to self-discovery. He writes candidly about his suicide attempt and life struggles. Allen also seeks insight into the issues we all wrestle with: family, life, death, education, career, prejudice, relationships, society, the nature of God, and our destiny. No matter your gender or ethnic background, the profound thoughts in Transition challenge you to improve yourself and give you courage to break through the ever-present barriers that we all face.
I love my mother and don’t mind letting the entire world know about it. Watch this video and share it with the “moms” in your life.
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