Inspired by her own four children, Marianne wrote I Believe In You because we all want to know we have someone who truly believes in us, no matter what life is dishing out.
Your job of growing up
takes hard work, I know,
but each day is an adventure.
Each problem helps you grow.
Growing
up can be a topsy-turvy journey from schoolwork, friendships, fitting
in, and standing out. When children of any age know that they have a
fan, they feel more confident to problem sole, endure, and succeed.
Whether it’s sunny or stormy,
whether you’re happy or blue,
I’m here to say, without a doubt,
That I believe in you!
I Believe in You encourages kids to look within to find they have all they need to succeed—and to know they always have someone cheering them on.
About the Author:
Marianne Richmond
turned a personal tragedy into a motivational vehicle, becoming an
award-winning author and selling over a million books in the process.
Her
career was launched by accident; she was diagnosed with a brain tumor
(thankfully benign), the cause of numerous epileptic seizures through
her childhood. During her five-week recovery period, Marianne created
hand-painted thank you cards for her many well-wishers. With Jim’s, her
new boyfriend, and friend’s encouragement, she decided to launch her own
greeting card business, Marianne Richmond Studios, Inc. As
distribution for her cards increased, she decided to try her hand at
writing a book, honoring her biggest fan, her now-husband Jim, with The Gift of an Angel.
Beginning with her first book in 1997, Gift of An Angel,
writer and artist Marianne has touched the lives of millions over the
past decade through her line of greeting cards and gift books. Since
then she has become a recognized creator of numerous books that
celebrate milestones in life, memorable journeys, and relationships.
Marianne currently lives in Minneapolis, MN with her even-keeled
husband, Jim, their four kids, and their senior citizen Border Collie,
Clay. Find out more at her website www.mariannerichmond.com
My Take:
I thought this book was really cute from the cover to the pictures on the inside, to the actual story itself. I can honestly see as a parent of two children having these exact same thoughts about things I'd say to my kids. I am always trying to find ways to encourage them and let them know I believe in them. I even took the opportunity while reading this book to my daughter to point out that mommy and daddy believe in her just like the child in the book. I love books like this it really makes conversations easier to have with younger kids. For them to not only hear it from their parents but to see and read about it in a book, knowing it is true is always a big help.
Disclosure: Thanks to PR Firm/sponsor I was provided a copy of this book for review in return for my honest opinions. This blog post is not a paid post and the honest opinions stated are my own.
