“And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as [you do] yourself.”
Martha Craig
Martha Craig is a poet who lives in the heart of the Midwest. Her book Driftwood is a remarkable, honest portrayal of her life, showing the truth and beauty revealed in this body of art. Craig’s journey of living with bipolar disorder and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder has led her to relate on a level with many different people and adapt in stressful situations, leaving her with a deep sense of honor for the lives of those who are hurting. She delivers a powerful, yet poignant, message that you are never alone.
Martha Craig believes it is her new-found, creative outlet and deep-abiding faith that have been her salvation. Her wish is that you see a way out of the darkness through her words. She sees that a challenge can be a gift to catapult you into a new perspective and give you strength you never knew. Driftwood is a unique collection of her poetry that pertains to all who feel a sense of loss and longing for hope to arrive.
Q&A with Martha Craig
Where were you born, and where did you grow up? I grew up in the Midwest.
What was your favorite book as a child? A Present for the Princess
Who is your favorite author? Jan Karon
What is your favorite hymn? “It is Well with My Soul
What is your favorite Bible verse? Matthew 22:39
What attribute of God means the most to you? Mercy
What are your interests and hobbies? Writing, spending time with friends and family, movies, reading
What prompted you to write the book? I wanted to share my own vulnerable path so that other people wouldn’t feel alone in theirs.
Why would people be interested in reading this book? It’s an honest account of my mental health journey, hopefully helping to give an account of one soul’s way to see there is light out of the darkness.
