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Introducing Lisa Harris' First Book: "Unveiled Beauty"

It's not just a poetry book, it's a community.

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Introducing Lisa Harris' First Book: "Unveiled Beauty"

Going through college, one place of solace I found was in my sorority. In a school full of more than 50,000 people, it is easy to find yourself lost in the crowd. For me, Greek life not only provided a community, it surrounded me with women who shared similar values, aspirations and a universal understanding that we were united under the letters of our sorority. However, Greek life may not be for everyone or for every age group, but what lies beneath the surface is a desire for women to come together as one for a single purpose.

There is a book coming out this fall that does just that. Lisa Harris' premier poetry book creates a community with her words that makes you feel like you are standing hand in hand with a group of women as you flip through the pages. With her elegant poetry, Harris delves into the intricate layers of being a woman in today's society. Her book, "Unveiled Beauty," not only covers the universal topics of heartache, love and loss, but also addresses sensitive social issues, mental health and a lot of other topics that have the ability to touch a variety of ages and backgrounds.

This is not your typical poetry book. One thing that sets it apart from the others is Harris' pairing of each poem with an original photograph featuring everyday women as her star models. By using photography, Harris is able to capture the beauty of all women. By not having typical models, Harris' poetry becomes more universally identifiable because you are able to see yourself in the shoes of the woman next to her poems. Not only does this create a sense of understanding, it creates comfort knowing that you are not alone in your struggles and in your triumphs.

With one book, Lisa Harris created a community that you can indulge in with the flip of a page.

However, like many of us, it took Harris a few years to truly follow her passion. After working in the fashion industry, writing took a back seat in her life for a few years. Fortunately (for her and us), Harris decided to combine her love for fashion and poetry into one universal icon. It is through "Unveiled Beauty" that the words of a successful businesswoman, mother, fashionista and writer truly come to life.

"Unveiled Beauty" will be released in September. You can get a sneak preview of her content on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram by searching for "Fashion Meets Poetry." Additionally, if you are in the Madison, Wisconsin area in August, Lisa will be doing a poetry reading from her book:

Thursday, August 11, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Madison's
119 King Street
Madison, WI 53703

If you are interested in finding out more about Lisa, or want to embark on her journey with her, visit her website at www.fashionmeetspoetry.com.

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