?Book of Poetry? Brings Inspiration and Nostalgia to Readers

BURLEY, Idaho (PRWEB) September 28, 2012

Circumstances and experiences mold a person to be what he or she is today. The people encountered also bring color to his or her life, bringing lessons and cherished moments that will forever linger. From the heart and soul of a woman who has seen life and its different seasons and colors comes an anthology of poetry that?s brimming with emotions, nuggets of wisdom, and memories. In poet-author Frances P. Helmold?s ?Book of Poetry,? she brings nostalgia to the front with her poetic pieces.

Reminiscent, personal, inspiring, her verses share memories of times gone by, senior moments, treasured dreams, rekindled friendships, life struggles, reality of mortality and borrowed times, and more. She sprinkles charm and grace to the ordinariness of things, making them poetic and lyrical. Also, she features beautiful lines that give tribute to America and Hawaii, and speaks of family, love, eternity, and happiness with much fervor and truth.

Filled with inspiration and sage advice, ?Book of Poetry? is a memorable read that will make an excellent addition to anyone?s personal collection. Readers are sure to enjoy this meaningful tome and learn much from the author?s insightful, poetic reflections.

?Book of Poetry? will be featured at the California Library Association Book Exhibit in San Jose, Calif. on November 2-4, 2012.

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About the Author
Frances Helmold was born in Monterey Park in Los Angeles County in 1928. When she was six months old, the family moved to Heyburn, Idaho. Her mother was born there and her father was from Burley, Idaho. When she was only eight years old, her Mother died of an infection. They didn?t have any medicine at that time, but the doctor in Burley had heard of a new drug called Sulfa. He called Chicago and asked them to send it, which they did. But a late spring storm came up and the plane had to land and wait it out. By the time he got to Burley, it was too late. Frances was raised on the farm of her Grandmother and Grandfather in Heyburn. But then her father got remarried and took the children with him. Later they moved to Portland, Oregon. She always felt like a lost little girl and then she moved back to Burley. When she was eighteen, she married. She stuck it out for nineteen years. Now, Frances is 77 years old. She is married again to the most wonderful man in the world.

Book of Poetry * by Frances P. Helmold
Publication Date: August 24, 2010
Trade Paperback; $ 15.99; 51 pages; 978-1-4500-8484-0
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