The Reacquaintance of Love (Anniversary Edition)

With the courage to love again, 'The Reacquaintance of Love' walks us through the challenges of life's questionable journey. Envision the faith-filled possibilities that reflect the divine essence of the human spirit. Reflect on the many culturally diverse experiences that help us make our way in life.

About the Author

Yvonne Hampden is a native New Yorker raised in  Manhattan's  upper West Side (Frederick Douglas Housing Project), then near  City College of New York near Sugar Hill.

As a teenager, her family relocated to the Bronx where she attended Sacred Heart of Mary High School.               Graduating early, she entered the CUNY College part-time,   while bringing up her daughter, working occasionally to make ends meet.

   With her quest to write poetry and song lyrics, she has  always  interacted with the community to create themes, but at the same  time was considered an "individualist," someone who was shy  and always on the go. 

Yvonne Hampden is the sister to the famous musical talent,  professional drummer/percussionist  Ivan Hampden, Jr.

Yvonne Hampden lived in Yonkers, NY, from 1994 to  2013  working as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She is currently pursuing  a full time career in writing. She now resides near Charlotte, North Carolina, with her husband of  almost 30 years.

Poetry from Adolescence to Adulthood years 1974 to 2004, 2012