MARY BANKS’ journal is meant to in uence people to separate and transfer their challenging thoughts to paper. She encourages writing as a way to travel down memory’s lane through the written word. e quotes give a positive anchor from deep-seated pain. Mary encourages and inspires you with exciting quotes on each page. e journal also introduces Jesus to anyone who doesn’t know Him. Mary’s series, “An Attitude of Expectancy” is part- memoirs and part-testimonial tips based on her years of recording life events. ey are lled with stories that her relatives told her as a young girl. ey all encourage people to learn to never give up and to strive for the very best. She writes that some of our problems may be there for a long time in order to teach us and in order for us to see how long it takes our hearts to become humble. Her books are lled with unexpected experiences, love, pain and even rejection. She compels people to check their circle for people who drain energy. is series of books encourages you to learn from mistakes. She shares testimonies in order to bless others. Her series explains that we are all born to love. Her books explain that success is not about our possessions; but rather about relationships. e series encourages forgiveness to gain complete love and peace within ourselves. Mary is the third child born to an African American family on Chicago’s southside. She graduated from DePaul University and has six degrees including an honorary doctorate of divinity and a doctorate in Philosophy. She retired from law enforcement and spends time volunteering and preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ. Her hope is that this series of books will allow people to know that they are never alone. GOD LOVES YOU!!!