Jennifer Read Hawthorne

In her first book of poems, #1 New York Times best-selling author Jennifer Read Hawthorne writes about growing up in Louisiana, transformation, extraordinary spiritual events and experiences, finding the light in darkness and the divine in all things, and the joy of simple living. PRAISE FOR LIFE AS A PRAYER"I was stopped in my tracks reading your poems, taking in the Living Rumiesque potency of your words in service to the One."-Candace Freeland, photographer, musician, Black Mountain, NC"Unexpected truths; wide-open heart; beauty on every line."-Cindy Buck, author, Chicken Soup for the Gardener's Soul, Fairfield, IA"Life As a Prayer is a gentle and potent invitation into the landscape of the soul's journey as it seeks the light in the field of life. Jennifer's timeline takes you by the hand and slips you into breathless states of your inner Nature. You will find it simple and sublime."-Lilli Botchis, PhD, author, Awakening the Holographic Human, Vero Beach, FL"Each poem is a whole world and a beautiful gift . . . everything great poetry should be."-Margaret Glazer, reader, Fairfield, IA"Your poetry captures a pure essence of soul-felt reflections evolving into a transcendent peaceful elysian sanctuary. We really loved it and will enjoy reading it again and again."-Rob Mancheri, DC, Smithville, NJ"My granddaughter keeps asking me if I believe in God . . . . I will read her 'Easter Morning on Black Mountain' and 'The Beauty of Him.' Maybe they will help her understand."-Kendy Madden, writer, Durham, NC"Thank you for touching my life with beauty, and grace, and meaning."-Linda de Graaff, reader, Louisville, KY

This shining collection brings you inspiration and comfort in special chapters on marriage, motherhood, aging, bridging the generations, attitude, self-esteem and higher wisdom. Stories honor the strength and reveal the beauty of the feminine spirit. Included are incredible stories from Oprah Winfrey, Leo Buscaglia, Linda Ellerbee, Robert Fulghum, Kathie Lee Gifford and many others.

We can all remember a time when we were young and under-the- weather, and Mom soothed and nurtured us back to health with her magical chicken soup elixir. Now we can revisit those cherished moments with a delightful batch of stories for and about mothers. Celebrity contributions include Barbara Bush, Reba McEntire, Erma Bombeck and Montel Williams.

Daughters, mothers, wives and grandmothers alike will treasure this heart-warming collection of short stories and find comfort in the advice they offer. With stories from women such as Mother Teresa and Diana, Princess of Wales who have inspired generations, this collection is guaranteed to delight women around the world.

Canfield und Hansen wurden 1997 als die Nr. 1-Bestseller-Autoren der USA ausgezeichnet. Hühnersuppe: ein altes jüdisches Hausrezept zur Vitalisierung macht Karriere. Hühnersuppe für die Seele - wahre Geschichten, die Herz und Verstand ansprechen. Geschichten, die ermutigen, zum Nachdenken anregen und veranschaulichen, daß wir nicht alleine sind mit unseren Problemen.

This text pays tribute to motherhood - the vocation that requires the skills of a master mediator, mentor, cook, chauffeur and counsellor. These heartening stories celebrate the defining moments of motherhood - from birth to letting go as your children leave the nest.