The Little Book of Daily Blessings (Paperback)

Carol Flake Chapman

ISBN 13: 9798992010442

Published by 2nd Tier Publishing, 2026

About this Item

Paperback. Carol Flake Chapman's aim as a writer has been to heal the world with words, which sounds like a daunting task. It was a challenge she took on first as a writer of nonfiction stories and books, then as a poet. But sometimes that work of healing with words can be as simple as offering words of comfort in the form of a blessing. Inspired by the Celtic tradition of blessings she had absorbed during her time in Ireland, she began writing a series of blessings for her friends who were going through hard times, infusing the words with the spiritual resonance of her Choctaw and as well as her Celtic heritage, reflecting her own experiences of healing through the natural world. In The Little Book of Daily Blessings, she has brought a timely freshness to the long-established tradition of offering blessings, crafting an uplifting response to the setbacks, losses and frustrations of everyday life, from dealing with rush-hour traffic, tussling with technology, or simply enduring a down time. Her book is a a bright ray of sunshine on a dark day, a heartfelt boost to revive the spirits. The perfect gift for someone in need of a kind word or a thoughtful reflection. The Little Book of Daily Blessings, brings a timely freshness to the long-established tradition of offering Irish blessings. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Little Book of Daily Blessings (Paperback)
• Publisher: 2nd Tier Publishing
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798992010442
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Carol Flake Chapman’s aim as a writer has been to heal the world with words, which sounds like a daunting task. It was a challenge she took on first as a writer of nonfiction stories and books, then as a poet. But sometimes that work of healing with words can be as simple as offering words of comfort in the form of a blessing. Inspired by the Celtic tradition of blessings she had absorbed during her time in Ireland, she began writing a series of blessings for her friends who were going through hard times, infusing the words with the spiritual resonance of her Choctaw and as well as her Celtic heritage, reflecting her own experiences of healing through the natural world. In The Little Book of Daily Blessings, she has brought a timely freshness to the long-established tradition of offering blessings, crafting an uplifting response to the setbacks, losses and frustrations of everyday life, from dealing with rush-hour traffic, tussling with technology, or simply enduring a down time. Her book is a a bright ray of sunshine on a dark day, a heartfelt boost to revive the spirits. The perfect gift for someone in need of a kind word or a thoughtful reflection.

About the Author

In 2022, Carol Flake Chapman was elected to the Texas Institute of Letters, following a long and varied career. After a stint in academia, she turned to journalism, working as writer and editor for a number of leading newspapers and magazines. She was a founding editor of Vanity Fair; she was the horse racing correspondent for The New Yorker; she was a rock critic for the Village Voice; she was the Texas stringer for U.S. News & World Report; and she served as an editor and columnist for the Boston Globe. She has written as well for Harper's, the Washington Post, the New York Times, Vogue, Conde Nast Traveler, Connoisseur, The Nation, Texas Monthly, and The New Republic. She has covered subjects from religion, culture, and politics to travel and nature. Her pioneering book on evangelicalism and the rise of the religious right, titled Redemptorama: Culture, Politics and the New Evangelicalism, has become a classic, and her book about the city of New Orleans, titled New Orleans: Behind the Masks of America's Most Exotic City, has been cited by many as one of the best books ever written about the city.