In "Brightness Within Darkness," first-time Pleasanton author Aaron Davidson delves into the battles, heartache, hope and healing found in life.

"It doesn't matter how dark sometimes life can get. You know, there's always a light somewhere out there that can help you get through it all," said Davidson.

The Pleasanton Express Graphic Designer and 1999 graduate of Pleasanton High School has written poetry for approximately 30 years.