{"product_id":"i-hope-my-voice-doesnt-skip-paperback","title":"I Hope My Voice Doesn't Skip - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlicia Cook\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBestselling writer and activist Alicia Cook returns with \u003ci\u003eI Hope My Voice Doesn't Skip\u003c\/i\u003e, a collection of poetry, prose, and song. The follow-up to \u003ci\u003eStuff I've Been Feeling Lately\u003c\/i\u003e contains anthem-like poems about relationships, mental health, current social issues, and learning from loss, with the promise that recovery is possible.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe reader's experience with this unique collection is lifted from the page as Cook has collaborated with a number of up and coming musicians to transform some of her poetry into song. Like her debut book, this one is divided into two parts. Modeled after a vinyl record this time, the collection is separated into the EP record, holding Cook's shorter poetry, and the LP record, holding Cook's longer poetry, prose, and songwriting. Together, they form an inspiring collection for all those recovering from something.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlicia Cook is the curly-haired human behind 2016's bestselling book of poetry, \u003ci\u003eStuff I've Been Feeling Lately\u003c\/i\u003e, 2018's \u003ci\u003eI Hope My Voice Doesn't Skip\u003c\/i\u003e, and 2020's \u003ci\u003eSorry I Haven't Texted You Back\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCook dedicates much of her life to shedding light on how drug addiction impacts the mental health of families. An essayist and speaker, her activism to fight the opioid epidemic is far-reaching and has garnered a worldwide readership, and her very own episode on the Emmy-nominated PBS series \u003ci\u003eHere's the Story.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eShe was the recipient of 2017's \u003ci\u003eEveryday Hero\u003c\/i\u003e award from NJTV and 2018's \u003ci\u003eWomen with Voices\u003c\/i\u003e award from the Women with Voices Foundation. She was named a 2019 \u003ci\u003eHealthcare Hero\u003c\/i\u003e finalist by NJBiz. Her magazine writing in higher education earned her three MarCom awards and one Communicator award. Her songwriting has been recognized by American Songwriter Magazine (4x honorable mention), Music City Song Star (semi-finalist), and the American Songwriting Awards (winner). Her alma mater, Georgian Court University, recently awarded her the 2020 Distinguished Alumni award. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eShe received an MBA from Saint Peter's University and a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Georgian Court University. She currently resides in Newark, NJ, and loves her family (Anthony notwithstanding) and iced coffee. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKeep up with her on social media!\u003cbr\u003eInstagram: @thealiciacook\u003cbr\u003eTwitter: @the_alicia_cook\u003cbr\u003ewww.thealiciacook.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 8.1 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 05, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42169192644743,"sku":"9781449494247","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/167d26e21e51a1b1010fe83220de8d55.webp?v=1733339871","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/i-hope-my-voice-doesnt-skip-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}