POETRY WON'T SELL," said local publishers when Carol Lynn Pearson and her husband, Gerald, presented them with the manuscript of Beginnings in 1968. So they published two thousand copies themselves, believing that they had their lifetime supply of wedding presents. NEARLY FOUR DECADES and 300,000 volumes later, Carol Lynn's poetry has been internationally acclaimed and reprinted in Ann Landers' newspaper column, A Second Helping of Chicken Noodle Soup for the Soul, and college literary textbooks such as Houghton Mifflin's Structure and Meaning: An Introduction to Literature. BUT MORE IMPORTANT, her poems have carved themselves into the hearts of her loyal following, giving inspiration, smiles, and tears and always corresponding with a particular talk, lesson, letter, or personal need. Familiar life situations become vividly meaningful through Carol Lynn's magic of insight and imagery. Beginnings & Beyond offers Carol Lynn's most popular poems to still another generation to enjoy and treasure.
Help little ones learn to show love for the people around them, no matter how they look, sound, pray, love, or think. Beloved author of The Lesson and Will You Still Be My Daughter, Carol Lynn Pearson is known for her heartfelt, sometimes tear-jerking poetry and stories. Her newest title, illustrating her popular song written for children in 1987, will enchant children with a sweet, tender poem about loving and accepting others, no matter what they look like, where they come from, or what their age and abilities are. Carol Lynn Pearson is the author of more than forty books and plays, including Goodbye, I Love You and I’ll Always Be Your Daughter. She has been a guest on "The Oprah Winfrey Show," and "Good Morning, America," and was featured in People Magazine. She lives in Walnut Creek, California.
Whether for a couple just staring life together or a couple who has faced many of the day-to-day challenges of family life hand in hand, this fable offers a glimpse into the unfathomable depth of love.
Rarely does an author say so much in so few words.Over thirty years ago Carol Lynn Pearson's husband, Gerald, insisted they self-publish her first book of poetry when publisher after publisher told her Poetry doesn't sell. Gerald's faith was well founded. Pearson's accessible, profound poems have moved millions -- in particular the countless women who have found in her their voice. Carol Lynn deals with universal themes in honest and compelling ways, and while her poetry is not esoteric, neither is it thin or light. Picture Window offers a compilation of Pearson's best-loved poems from four previously published volumes. In addition to the table of contents, where her poems are for the first time grouped categorically, Picture Window also offers alphabetical indexes by title, by first line, and by key words and topics.
A simple, inspiring story about solving problems from the bestselling author of A Stranger For Christmas. Robert is delighted when he successfully solves his first math problem at school—one plus one equals two. He thinks his work is done—but he’s about to learn that there are plenty more problems to solve… This inspiring, national bestselling fable brings us back to the world of homework assignments, classroom desks, and cafeteria food to remind us that grownups face problems every day and show how to solve them. You may no longer have to puzzle over what happens when two trains are approaching Cleveland, with one leaving at 1:00 P.M. and traveling at 50 mph…but perhaps you’re struggling with waking up fourteen days in a row wondering if it’s worth it to get out of bed, or why you feel like you’re giving 100% to a relationship and getting only 30% in return. Beautifully illustrated and told in the straightforward tradition of a classic fable, The Lesson is an uplifting tale that can help you rediscover the joy of finally finding the right answer.
Honoring the female part of the divine, from a refreshingly modern perspective. Call Her Goddess―call her God the Mother―call her the Feminine Principle―Her children need Her, and our world deeply suffers the pains of Her absence. Through the warmth and the wit of poetry, this book is an invitation for all―women, men, of any religion or of no religion―to welcome Her home and set a permanent place for Her at the family table. Carol Lynn Pearson’s poetry is accessible, thoughtful, and thought-provoking―the perfect balance of wisdom, humility, and humor. Carol Lynn Pearson has been a professional writer, speaker, and performer for many years. In addition to her volumes of poetry, she is well known for such books as The Ghost of Eternal Polygamy; her memoir Goodbye, I Love You; Consider the Butterfly, which was a finalist in the inspiration/spiritual category of the 2002 Independent Publishers Book Awards; and a series of inspirational books that began with The Lesson. Carol Lynn has been a guest on such programs as The Oprah Winfrey Show and Good Morning, America and has been featured in People magazine. She has a master of arts in theater, is the mother of four grown children, and lives in Northern California. Visit her at www.carollynnpearson.com.
The perfect gift for celebrating friendship. " Same book, new title! Girlfriend, You Are The Best is now Girlfriend!. In "Girlfriend!" author Carol Lynn Pearson celebrates the joy of true friendship, with all its ups and downs, sorrows, surprises, and triumphs. Taking you through the milestones of life, "Girlfriend!" is a celebration of the women who are always there for each other.
Taken from one of the most memorable and cherished chapters of the Bible, The Lord Is My Shepherd is a retelling of David's twenty-third Psalm to inspire and guide couples to create and nurture their relationships. Line by line the author explains, expands, and develops these memorable verses, showing how this beautiful scripture can be the perfect inspiration for increasing love and understanding.
Annabelle had the strangest feeling—as though she were about to tiptoe into the most wonderful room and leave the most wonderful present under the most wonderful tree and she couldn't wait to hide and watch the face of the someone who would open it. Fifty-seven-year-old Annabelle Perkins lives alone in a small Midwestern town and works as a waitress. But she dreams of traveling to the Holy land and giving a gift to Jesus at his birthplace, just like the magi did two thousand years ago. After saving her money for months, her dream is about to come true. Then something unexpected forces Annabelle to make a series of difficult decisions. From Carol Lynn Pearson, the best-selling author of A Christmas Thief and A Stranger for Christmas comes this poignant Christmas tale about the true meaning of giving, sacrifice, and faith.
Carol Lynn Pearson takes us on a tour of the heart, showing that every girl needs a girlfriend with a smile like the sunrise, secrets to share, and hugs that help heal the heart. Beautifully illustrated by Kathleen Peterson, Girlfriend, You Are The Best! makes us realize that true friendship transcends the world of tetherball, school lunch macarone surprise, boyfriends, sticky handprints, breakups, varicose veins, and even death. It's a story of fun and forgiveness--and a friendship that lasts forever. Angels, girlfriends--who can tell the difference?
6 X 7 1/2 In, 32 Pp, Full-Color Illustrations Throughout From The Team That Brought You "The Lesson", Author Carol Lynn Pearson and Illustrator Kathleen Peterson Present This Life-Long Love Story. It's A Story of Touch--Thousands of Touches Over A Lifetime Commitment To Be Together Forever. This Fable Is For Any Couple Who Has Faced The Rigorous Day-To-Day Challenges of Family Life--Magic-Marker Flowers On The New Wallpeper, The Sound of Earrings Going Bye-Bye Down The Toilet, Squeezing Nickles Until They Screamed--And Faced Them Hand In Hand. It's About Seeing Each Other Through The Tough Times As Well As The Fun Times With Constancy and Humor. It's About The Unfathomable Depth of Love.
Polygamy?" says the mainstream Mormon Church. "We gave that up long ago." Not so, claims noted LDS poet and author Carol Lynn Pearson, who examines the issue as it has never been examined before. Any member of the LDS Church today who enters the practice of polygamy is immediately excommunicated. However, Pearson claims, polygamy itself has never been excommunicated, but has an honored and protected place at the table. It has only been postponed, a fact confirmed by thousands of "eternal sealings" giving a man an assurance that he will claim as wives in heaven the two, three, or even more women he has sequentially married during his lifetime. No such opportunity is available to women. Through her own personal stories, those of her ancestors, and the thousands of stories that came to her through an Internet survey, Pearson shows the power of the Ghost of Eternal Polygamy as it not only waits on the other side to greet the most righteous in heaven, but also haunts the living-hiding in the recesses of the Mormon psyche, inflicting profound pain and fear, assuring women that they are still objects, harming or destroying marriages, bringing chaos to family relationships, leading many to lose faith in the church and in God. Mormon historian and author Dr. Gregory Prince says of The Ghost of Eternal Polygamy: "Carol Lynn Pearson has hit a home run in her quest to illuminate both the damage that Mormonism's de facto practice of polygamy continues to inflict, and the route to a better, more humane place. Those who truly hope for eternal polygamy or who resent any call to institutional reform will be upset, but countless others will rejoice that she has shown 'a more excellent way.'
What Love Is tenderly unfolds the beauty of a marriage, from love’s first kiss to growing old together. This lyrical book will be treasured by couples of all ages.
Consider the Butterfly's" poignant message shows that learning the language of synchronicity can help anyone see the events of daily life as meaningful occurrences that offer helpful clues for life's journey.
Carol Lynn Pearson has inspired three decades of mothers with her poetry. Now, in this illustrated gift collection, her most popular poems weave a tapestry that will warm mothers of all generations. Whether one is still "Diapering at 4:00 a.m." or feels "Needed" or is simply "Tracing the Path of a Parent," these thoughts nurture, sympathize and uplift.
Mothers everywhere will love this short booklet celebrating all they do. Written by renowned author Carol Lynn Pearson, these eight true experiences from her life will warm the heart of every mother as she reads and remembers the precious moments in her own mothering career. Honor your mother with this beautiful tribute to motherhood and let her know how much you appreciate those little moments.
A celebration of the love between mothers and daughters. This fable of two trees beautifully chronicles a daughter's journey to adulthood and the everchanging, complex, and powerfully loving relationship between a mother and daughter.
At some point in our lives, we have all experienced synchronicities, those amazing coincidences that offer short glimpses into the backstage of life, the hidden order of things. Carol Lynn Pearson has for years kept track of the coincidences in her days, looking at them with a poet's eye for metaphor and meaning: a pan of "mama's cinnamon rolls" appears in the first shot of a movie just minutes after she and her sister reminisce on that favourite childhood food; a smiley face pops up on the computer screen during the writing of her daughter's funeral service; eight butterflies appear with an hour, not on the wing but in the word bringing a message of transformation and hope. Learning the language of synchronicity can help each of us to more frequently access and recognize the wisdom of the divine. After reading Embracing Coincidence, you will never again see the events in your daily life as just events. You will start to see your name on messages sent special delivery, giving helpful clues on your own personal journey.
Quips and quotes about aging to keep you laughing into your golden years. If there’s one thing most of us have learned by midlife, it’s that sharing laughter is what makes for the best memories—and one of the best ways to live until you die. You know you’re getting older when… •you do the hokey pokey and put your left hip out—and it stays out •you’re cautioned to slow down by the doctor instead of by the police •you’re sitting in a rocker and can’t get it started This treasury of humorous observations can lift the spirits of that large portion of the population who are settling into a new phase of life—and want to add laughter to all the other medicines they’re taking.
What is a strong man? Someone who gives his feet to hunt for food to feed his tribe, his back to build his empire and his arms to protect his country. But more important, a strong man is someone who gives his heart to build his world. In the fifth installment of the A Fable For Our Times series, Carol Lynn Pearson weaves a magical tale of a strong man who learns that giving his heart makes possible all the other giving he must do.
Whether for a couple just staring life together or a couple who has faced many of the day-to-day challenges of family life hand in hand, this fable offers a glimpse into the unfathomable depth of love.
Only poetry captures the essence, the mystery, the yearning, the full joy of being in love. After publishing her widely acclaimed poems in such places as the Ann Landers column and Chicken Soup for the Soul, author Carol Lynn Pearson has compiled her finest love poems into a beautiful gift book: In Love Again and Always. Again and again you'll read this collection aloud to your loved one - whether by candlelight or just throughout the day - remembering, renewing, and celebrating your love.
Same book, new title! Consider the Butterfly is now Embracing Coincidence. At some point in our lives, we have all experienced synchronicities, those amazing coincidences that offer short glimpses into the backstage of lie, the hidden order of things. Carol Lynn Pearson has for years kept track of the coincidences in her days, looking at them with a poet's eye for metaphor and meaning: a pan of "mama's cinnamon rolls" appears in the first shot of a movie just minutes after she and her sister reminisce on that favorite childhood food; a smiley face pops up on the computer screen during the writing of her daughter's funeral service; eight butterflies appear with an hour, not on the wing but in the word bringing a message of transformation and hope. Learning the language of synchronicity can help each of us to more frequently access and recognize the wisdom of the divine. After reading Consider the Butterfly, you will never again see the events in your daily life as just events. You will start to see your name on messages sent special delivery, giving helpful clues on your own personal journey.
If motherhood is near to divinity, then folding tons of laundry for what seems like a millennium while SMILING must make one a Saint! This booklet is one you will want to share with all the special women in your life. It will make you laugh, make you cry, and make you glad you are a mother.Carol Lynn Pearson is a best-selling author of numerous books and plays, among them Beginnings, the Lesson, Consider the Butterfly, My Turn on Earth, Mother Wove the Morning, and Goodbye, I Love You.
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