Come Share My Joy: Poetry To Remember

What happens when you blend remarkable rhyming poetry with well-done art illustrations? The answer is a new hook titled, Come Share My Joy by Ruth Elliott Narramore. But the result is more than a beautiful blend. It's impactful. How is that? Because the artist and poetess have combined the skills to provide a single message. On the right page is the poem, and on the opposite page is a full page art illustration. The auth Narramore, is not a stranger to American audiences, Her poetry has appeared in numerous publications. Arid her voice has been heard daily on radio with her husband, Dr. Clyde Narramore, a pioneer Christian psychologist. Ruth's travels around the world add a special dimension to her poetry. Having been raised, her early years, in China where her parents were missionaries, her first language was naturally Chinese.The artist, Freiman Stoltzfus, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, has studied in America and Europe. His work is in private and corporate collections in the United States and abroad.Come Share My Joy contains seventy poems divided into eight categories such as Home and Family, Just for Fun, The World Around Us, Friendships, and Our Relationship To God. Although written in a delightful style they cover serious (andsometimes humorous) themes. They are truly poems to remember, and may be used in speaking, writing, and sharing with friends. As you read Come Share My Joy, you will likely say, "The title should add two words: And Insight!"

Ruth Elliott Narramore grew up her early years in China where her parents were missionaries. It was only natural that her first language was CIn time, her family moved back to New York City where she attended school and showed unusual interest in art, music and writing. She received both the Bachelor of Science and the Master of Arts degrees from Columbia University.She has taught in public and private high schools and elementary schools in New York and California. She has also served as Director of Christian Education and Director of Music in churches. Her experience as a church organist began when she was a teenager. Ruth is married to the well-known pioneer Christian psychologist, Dr. Clyde Narramore. They live in California and have a daughter, Melodie, and a son, Kevin. Ruth is a professional musician with expertise in composing, arranging for choral and instrumental groups, directing, as well as a soloist on numerous instruments including the Swiss Alpenhorn.For twenty years she was Director of Publications for the Narramore Christian Foundation, an international Christian counseling ministry. She was also editor of its award-winning monthly magazine, Psychology for Living.For many years she was co-host with her husband on the national broadcast, "Psychology for Living," and has spoken to various groups throughout the United States. Ruth has traveled widely and has received special recognition for her poetry.