Poetry from a Princess Diary - Softcover

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Allison was born and raised in Newark, NJ to the late Mr. Spencer L. James Sr. and Mrs. Zanna E. Hadley-James on February 26, 1969. Allison has 9 siblings’ three brothers and 6 sisters. When Allison was 17 years of age, she lost her father due to a violent stabbing. The death of her father left Allison’s mother a widow and responsible for raising her children on her own. When Allison was 26 years old, her mother lost a longtime battle with diabetes. Not having parents forced Allison and her siblings to rely on one another for strength and direction. Growing up in Stella Wright Projects was rough for Allison she had faced many personal struggles and obstacles as a teen and young adult but she was determined to make a better life for herself. Allison worked to develop skills that would enable her to change her circumstances. Allison used the adversities that she had overcome in her life as a catalyst of inspiration to young girls within her community. In September 2009 fueled with the burning desire to make a difference in the lives of the “Allison’s” of the world, came the emergence of Girls; Live, Love, Laugh, Inc. Allison believed that a little love, a helping hand, and guidance from someone who can relate to their real-life struggles, will make all the difference in a young girl’s life. She has touched the lives of so many young girls during this journey. In 2009 Allison meet her loving husband Mr. Andre Frison of Newark, NJ. On October 14, 2012 Allison and Andre become one as Mr. & Mrs. Andre & Allison James – Frison. In 2013, Allison spear-headed another community outreach initiative called Bags of Hope. During the winter months, she alone, distributed bags to Newark residents with the intentions of spreading hope into the city streets. During the holidays she would set out in the morning hours canvassing the community for homeless people to bring back hope into their lives. In 2015 she started another company The Youthpreneur, LLC. The Youthpreneur, LLC will is an agency for all at risk youth boys and girls. Programs will be offered to give our youth a chance to beat the odds and help them deal with crises in their lives.