At first glance, Samuel Dickerson's life may seem like a tragic story-raised by a single mother, living in poverty, hit by a car at 9, involved in drugs and crime, imprisoned, developing a mental illness, and enduring significant losses. However, his life is more significantly a story of overcoming, recovery, and rising beyond all odds.

Faith in God, creative talents, and a persistent inner voice have kept Samuel going through challenging times. In this book, he captures the encouraging thoughts that helped him learn from his mistakes, overcome obstacles, and maintain a positive outlook. His powerful words, presented in bold illustrations, are universal and relatable, designed to capture attention, inspire, and motivate.

Samuel hopes that readers of "Inspirational Quotations" will find new strength to change their lifestyle or way of thinking. His words of wisdom aim to motivate others to focus on their capabilities and share insights with friends and family to uplift and improve the world.