HOUSTON, Oct. 16, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- An anonymous writer once said, "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the number of moments that take our breath away." With the passionate desire to indeed, capture life's breathtaking moments, author-poet Sandy Carouth weaves a fascinating tapestry of profound thoughts into a wonderful poetic anthology entitled Turning the Pages of Life..., released through Xlibris.
With over one hundred pages of original and entrancing poems, Turning the Pages of Life... opens the readers' eyes to life's outstanding miracles that make the world worth living. Providing a nostalgic atmosphere, these heartening literary masterpieces paint the poet's colorful past and depicts her radiant future. Reflecting on a varied scope of themes - birth, childhood, friendships, heartaches, love, compassion, and faith - this seamlessly woven masterpiece opens the window to her soul.
Designed with beautiful rhythm and compelling photographs, Turning the Pages of Life... presents the blissful sentiments of life through subtle yet profound masterpieces. A treasure for readers of all ages, this book conveys the best gifts life can offer.
This book will be featured in the California Library Association (Regional) Book Exhibit on November 2009. For more information, log on to www.Xlibris.com.
About the Author
Born and raised in the town of Hop Bottom, Pennsylvania, Sandy Carouth learned to appreciate the simple things in life at a very young age. She lived in Hawaii for two years before moving to Texas in 1979. She worked in the insurance industry in Binghamton, New York, in Honolulu, Hawaii, in Dallas, Texas and in Houston, Texas; earning degrees in Insurance Institute of America and Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriting. After marrying, she settled in Houston and became intrigued with the vast world of fitness. Her hobbies include writing poetry, line dancing, sewing, reading and singing.
Turning the Pages of Life... * by Sandy Carouth
An Assortment of Poems
Publication Date: October 21, 2008
Trade Paperback; $19.99; 125 pages; ISBN 978-1-4363-7067-7
Trade Hardback; $29.99; 125 pages; ISBN 978-1-4363-7068-4
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