Changing the Game

About the Book

Changing the Game is another bold and thought-provoking collection of poetry by one of America's new, up-and-coming poets, James J. Adams. James writes about a wide array of social issues such as relationships, children, economics, and politics. As is his down-to-earth style, James has the ability to make you laugh, cry, and think. With Changing the Game, you will no doubt feel and relate to every word. James does not seek safety by writing in a polite style about tough issues, his words are straight from the heart.

About the Author

James J. Adams is a poet, writer, and public speaker. James is from South Carolina and grew up in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. For the last seven years, he has called Texas his home, where he retired after leaving the Army in 1998. Changing the Game is his second collection of published poetry. His first published collection is titled Put the Guns Down (1996), a collection he wrote to address the rampant gun-related violence affecting America's youth. James has delivered public speeches at schools in Texas and Arkansas. One of his primary topics is the plight of America's youth.