Comfort Prayers Prayers and Poems to Comfort, Encourage, and Inspire

by Cotner, June

• ISBN13: 9780740746857
• ISBN10: 0740746855
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2004-10-01
• Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing

Summary

Thy fate is the most common fate of all. Into each life some rain must fall." --Henry Wadsworth LongfellowThis simple quote illustrates the truism that no one is immune from challenges in life. As a gift book or self-purchase,Comfort Prayersis a collection of prayers and poems that offers solace and encouragement.At different times in life, everyone encounters sorrow, adversity, or a sense of being overwhelmed. ConsiderComfort Prayersthat motivating friend, wise inner voice, or soothing balm you can turn to when times get tough. The words within are the sage thoughts of those who have survived their own trials and then eloquently imparted their wisdom in the form of a prayer, poem, or prose.Carefully chosen from more than 4,000 submissions from writers worldwide and more than 1,000 inspirational books, this timeless collection, compiled by author June Cotner, will bring hope, healing, and encouragement to its readers. Like June's successful inspirational collectionGraces, this book is composed of 80 percent material from contemporary writers and 20 percent from classic and famous writers, such as Louisa May Alcott, William Wordsworth, and Eleanor Roosevelt. The result is a thoughtful collection that will calm the soul and lead to a path of healing and recovery.

Author Biography

June Cotner is a best-selling author, anthologist, and speaker. She's written more than a dozen books and anthologies, including Wedding Blessings, Bedside Prayers, and AMU's Family Celebrations. Collectively, her books have sold more than 600,000 copies, including Graces, which has sold more than 220,000 copies. June has an impressive background of 25 years in marketing and has appeared on national radio programs, and her books have been featured in national publications such as USA Today and Family Circle. A graduate of the University of California at Berkeley, June is also the mother of two grown children. She lives outside of Seattle, Wash., with her husband, two dogs, and two cats.