From Heartfelt Poetry to Inspiring Tales

Author Corina’s heartfelt poetry and inspiring stories offer encouragement to anyone facing challenges. Her journey with post-polio syndrome adds depth to each work, inviting readers to embrace resilience and find joy amid adversity.

About The Author

Corina is a woman who has faced many challenges in her life. She is Dutch, born in Indonesia. She contracted polio there at age two and a half, and she and her family fled the country when she was nine to escape the Indonesian uprising to take back control of their own country. After living in the Netherlands for two years, her family immigrated to the United States and settled in California. She attended middle school and high school in Southern California. She married a military officer at age 20 and spent the next 25 years moving around to Europe and the United States.

Reason that inspired her to come up with the book

Journaling was a way of life for Corina, and one day it came out as poetry. She saw that as a true gift to use for her journey from that point on. So 20 years later she continued journaling and put it all together in book form. That’s how this book, My Inner Child Must Be Heard, came to be.

Books

My Inner Child Must Be Heard

This collection offers a spiritual journey through simple poetry, characterized by a style of hope and encouragement. Corina has faced numerous obstacles in her life, writing about them and how she overcame them. Despite struggling over the years due to the effects of polio, she has learned to adapt to each situation presented by post-polio syndrome. In each poem, she portrays her struggles and victories. Like many, she has wrestled with the choice of becoming either bitter or stronger in the face of adversity. She has chosen to become stronger through each challenge. Her writing is gut-wrenchingly honest, holding nothing back. Corina is both real and transparent, sharing her genuine self with the reader. This book offers valuable insights for many readers about their own lives.

Ienke the Overcomer

Ienke the Overcomer is the illustrated story of a handicapped eagle that lives in a raptor center. The story is written from the eagle’s point of view and tells how she will not let her handicap define her. Her story is a lesson for each of us as we face our handicaps in life, to not let our handicaps define us, no matter how big or small they may be. Corina hopes the book will be a comfort to those who struggle with major or minor handicaps in life, to see them in a different light. Corina has struggled with polio since age two, and now at 76 has post-polio syndrome, which has gradually taken her from crutches and a long leg brace to permanently using a wheelchair. But she has made the choice to be herself and not let a handicap define who she truly is in life.

Reviews

Here is some emotional support for those who have ever gone through the wrestling and inner work of healing the inner person. Done in this style, I think it helps make it more personal to the reader and will probably pinpoint feelings that may surface while reading that before the reader was not aware of. This book gives hope and inspiration.

Beautiful.

This book offers more than poetry; it’s a heartfelt guide to resilience. Corina’s openness about her battle with post-polio syndrome is deeply touching. Her choice to grow stronger instead of becoming bitter resonates in every line. Honest and inspiring, her words remind readers of their own capacity for courage. A must-read for anyone seeking hope, encouragement, and real-life strength.

Corina’s poetry speaks straight from the heart. Her life challenges, particularly with post-polio syndrome, provide a deeply moving backdrop for each piece. Through her words, readers find inspiration and courage to face their own battles. This collection is both poetic and profoundly honest, offering insights that resonate with anyone who has faced adversity. A powerful reminder that choosing resilience changes everything.

This heartfelt story about a handicapped eagle will resonate with readers of all ages. Ienke’s determination to live fully, despite her limitations, is incredibly inspiring. Written with empathy and insight, the book encourages readers to see beyond their own obstacles and find strength. Corina’s personal journey shines through, providing a moving and uplifting experience. Perfect for anyone seeking courage and encouragement.

Ienke the Overcomer is an empowering story of resilience. Corina’s insight into living with a handicap is touching and relatable, as she translates her personal struggles with post-polio syndrome into a story of an eagle’s strength. Ienke’s refusal to be defined by limitations encourages readers to confront their own challenges with hope. This beautifully illustrated story offers both comfort and inspiration.