Aerial Liese, author

 

Aerial Liese

San Juan College professor pens fifth book 

 

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For her fifth and newest book, San Juan College professor Aerial Liese didn’t have to look far for her inspiration. The book, Three Promises for Jane is a memoir of Liese’s life and a tale of overcoming challenging backgrounds many people in the Four Corners region face. “My students at San Juan College truly inspired this book because I have such admiration for them,” Liese said. “In the back of my mind I always knew I wanted to write this book, but in 2011, I knew I had to start the journey.”  As an assignment, one of Liese’s students wrote a powerful narrative about a horrible experience of her own and an attempted suicide as a result. Her story spoke to the theme of Liese’s book.

 

“The essence of the book captures overcoming adversity. We can’t choose what happens to us in life but we can choose out response,” Liese said.

Liese was no stranger to obstacles to overcome, facing alcoholism, mental illness and domestic violence in her own life. She is currently an instructor at San Juan College and a regular columnist for The Daily Times. She is working on her doctorate, specializing in mental health issues in education.  “The statistics for so many difficulties in life in New Mexico are some of the highest in the nation. Hopefully this book can speak to people who face such troubles,” Liese said.

 

Liese also hopes that proceeds from the book can set up a scholarship through the San Juan College Foundation for single mothers who are trying to better their lives, despite adversity, through education. The book will also contain information about seeking help for domestic abuse, mental illness and more. Three Wishes for Jane is set for a spring release and is recommended for mature readers. For more information, visit tatepublishing.com.