Healing Words - Paperback

by Laura Mazzello (Illustrator), Terri Kelley (Author)

This collection of poems provides readers with compassion and understanding of the emotions associated with various life-changing events. Topics covered are divorce, friendship, heartache, illness, death, loss of a pet, relationships, panic disorder, depression, cancer, military deployment, parenting, and many others. By reading the words written here, readers will gain a better understanding of the depth of emotion associated with each of the topics. Each poem seeks to provide comfort and encouragement and to celebrate the joys of certain events. Each poem is beautifully represented with an illustration by Laura Mazzello. The simple blackline drawings reinforce the subject of the writing.

Author Biography

Terri Kelley, M.Ed, is the author of many children's picture books as well as of the chapter book series, "Gingerly". Her passion for writing and reading began when she was a very young girl. She was raised in Copperas Cove, Texas where she grew up in the country with horses and lots of freedom to explore her environment. It was a idyllic childhood. Terri is the mother of three adult children: Melynda, Jessica, and James. As they grew, each of her kids provided Terri with many fond memories which she incorporates into some of her writing. In her life, Terri has held a couple of different careers. Her previous one was as a teacher and reading specialist in Tomball, TX. It was there that she became aware of the kinds of books children enjoyed reading. She also noticed areas in need of good children's books. You will find many of her books respond to these needs. Terri is very happily married to her best friend, Michael. Together, they live in Eugene, OR with their black Labrador, Oliver. Terri and Michael enjoy traveling together, fishing, going to the movies, and, of course, reading great books. They have many good friends with whom they enjoy spending time as well.