Even though this poetry collection has been finished
with only a few suggested edits left to complete, this book sat on a shelf for
approximately two years. Endorsements had been collected, and the foreword had
even been written by Dr. Eric Hauser.
If a reading audience cannot enjoy the words of an
author’s major work, then the potential to impact a life and possibly change it
for the better will never occur. So, eventually, after I realized unread words
were no good to anyone, I sought to finish and publish my latest fourth major anthology
of poetry, All His Gifts, for its recent market release.
While finding hope in the love I developed for my
wife, Lisa, All His Gifts chronicles my personal journey experiencing loss
amidst self-discovery of lessons learned of what would shape me into the person
I am today. Even with setbacks and turmoil, eventually, the celebration of life's
best moments outshines the doubts that sometimes linger in our souls. The light
triumphs to bring forth beautiful imagery in a sea of revealed irony through
the formation of a new spiritual identity.
I invite you to join me on this exploration where
poetic words serve as my voice in overcoming difficult situations. Hope
eventually resounds as God’s Good Graces become evident through a burgeoning
romance that leads to marriage and inevitably the birth of my beautiful daughter,
named Annabelle Merci. The words of this book will resonate with a devout
believer of Jesus Christ or anyone who appreciates the expression of creative
words. Dive in; cuddle up in a warm blanket next to the fire in the coolness of
this fall season; and realize that love and loss combined define the greatest
moments life has to offer us!
I owe many thanks to Wally and Betty Turnbull of Light
Messages Publishing. This book project would not have come to its completion
without their assistance to make it a reality. I want to also express my
gratitude to Teri McLaren for permission to use her beautiful artwork on the
book cover (from the Teton Valley in Driggs, Idaho). Naturally, I wish to give
thanks to God for giving me the means and relationships to traditionally
publish this book.
If interested in purchasing my new book, please visit
the Amazon listing here with this link. If you enjoy the read, please leave a
positive review for others to observe and appreciate.
Here are some blurb-endorsements of praises for what
other known authors, speakers, and public figures are saying about All His
Gifts.
“When I first met James at The Christian Alliance for Orphans Summit, he was generous and kind, and I have seen James grow both as a person and writer since that first meeting. His writing is honest, and the sacrificial love he has for his wife, Lisa, is evident. Love prevails in the face of adversity, and James’s love is raw as he agonizes through depression and failures to express the feelings we all face in life. I relate to his creativity, and I am convinced all readers will feel his expressions on a deeply personal and relevant level as I have.”
—John Sowers, Ph.D., Author of The Heroic Path and Fatherless Generation
“Stephen King described writing as refined thinking. If that is true, then poetry must be refined feeling. Christian poetry is considered by some to be a lost art, but in All His Gifts: Love, Life, Loss, James Cartee bares his soul without an ounce of self-consciousness through this moving collection of southern fried slam poetry. This time-jumping collection touches on everyday themes experienced in life by all readers. I felt the pain, sorrow, and happiness of the author in his personal walk with Christ, and, for a brief moment, I even knew what it was like to be James Cartee.”
—Justin Gabriel, Author of Kings of the Promised Land
“‘Life is not a problem to be solved, but a reality to be experienced’ says Soren Kierkegaard. The living of life is seasoned by times of pain, joy, betrayal, loss, and love. James Cartee opens his heart and mind, inviting his readers along his intimate journey as he explores the path God laid before him. Throughout, he celebrates the good and bad, the ugly and beautiful moments. With his words, he weaves a tapestry of human existence, reminding us all that heartbroken tears and the heart-skipping beat of love-at-first-sight exist seconds away from each other. His message rings true and clear. Though the path may be bumpy, God stays with us on the ride, offering his great gifts of love, hope, and rest in Him.”
—Donna Mumma, B.A.E., M.Ed, Writer
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