Choosing to Be Better, Not Bitter

About the Book

Choosing to Be Better not Bitter is an expressive art therapy book that involves a story with the purpose of healing. It uses an individual's relationship to the content of the book. The artwork and written words are used as therapy. Children who can recognize situations through writing and artwork should be better equipped to deal with those obstacles when presented in a real life situation.

About the Author

Now, standing tall as the first in his family to graduate from college, Garner is a veteran Washington DC Public School teacher who has served as brother, father, uncle and mentor to thousands of inner-city school children. Now, in Choosing to be Better, Not Bitter, Garner again brings to the page his unique blend of street smarts, wrenching experience and an appreciation for how deep the scars within can run. Featuring original artwork by the author, Garner now seeks to help others overcome anger and ignorance— to heal young people through words and compassion. Choosing to be Better, Not Bitter is Carmen Garner’s second bibliotherapy book. His first book, From That to This: A Strategy Guide, first appeared in 2013, is now widely available in paperback.