Verse from the Village

In C’est LA Vida, Vida Montez reveals a healing and exhilerating experience. Based on true stories through her life experiences of tragedy and triumph. This collection of poems showcases her discovery of poetry she gained through her hardships. While growing up, from the streets of Los Angeles to Highland Park, Montez, raised by a single mother and her older brother, shares her journey of becoming a woman. This book, packed with pain, passion, mental/spiritual stimulation, rhythm, self loving affirmations and depth was written with purpose to open minds, hearts and connect souls to find true relief. From her sincerest expressions through poetry the goal is to heal and inspire others to use expression through creativity.