Starting with the poems he penned back as a young man of sixteen, Jim Madonna shares his thoughts on his struggle to find and keep himself afloat amidst the waves of challenges, frustrations, and issues that threatened to crush his will. Poetry from the Next Room depicts an individual's exploration of personal growth. With coming-of-age poems such as "Nature's Changing," "This Is the Day," and "Trapped No More," this collection of poetry will also serve as an inspiration and a great companion to readers who can easily relate to the author's words.

About the AuthorJim Madonna was born and raised in New Jersey. He started writing poetry at the age of sixteen. He has a Master's Degree in Mass Communication, and writing and storytelling are his main channels for personal expression. He has Asperger syndrome and through writing, he overcomes personal challenges, issues, and insecurities brought by his condition. He still lives in New Jersey with his family, who has been very supportive of his endeavors.

"Poetry from the Next Room" is a 264-page paperback with a retail price of $22.00. The ISBN is 978-1-4809-0184-1. It was published by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For more information, or to request a review copy, please go to our virtual pressroom at www.dorrancepressroom.com or our online bookstore at www.dorrancebookstore.com.