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Analysis Of The Myth Of Love By Lashonda C. Henderson

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LaShonda C. Henderson is a native of Opp, AL. Currently residing in the Washington DC Metro area, she is a newly published African American Author. Awarded a Bachelor’s of Science Degree, majoring in Sociology from Troy University and a Master’s of Science, majoring in Management from the UMUC, she is using her skillset to engage the hard conversation of LOVE. Her mission statement is, “Spread LOVE”.
Available for purchase on Amazon, she three completed works.
 Love and Other Thoughts
 The Myth of Love~ Foundations- A Short Story
 Love and Other Thoughts~ Love Journal
The first book, a book of romantic quotes, “Love and Other Thoughts”, is the working foundation for her Novel, “The Myth of Love” scheduled to be released, December 2015.
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