In Sparks of Phoenix–Najwa Zebian’s third book of poetry–she takes her readers on a powerful journey of healing. As the phoenix emerges from its ashes,Zebian emerges ablaze in these pagesnot only as a survivor of abusebut as a teacher and healer for all those who have struggled to understandreclaimand rise above a history of pain. The book is divided into six chaptersand six stages of healing: FallingBurning to AshesSparks of PhoenixRisingSoaringand finallyA New Chapterwhich demonstrates a healthy response to new love as the result of authentic healing. With her characteristic vulnerabilitycourageand softnessZebian seeks to empower those who have been made to feel ashamedsilencedor afraid; she urges themthrough gentle advice and personal revelationto raise their voicesrise upand soar.