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Review of From the Heart: Volume One An Inspirational Collection of Essays, Poems, and Thoughts on Nurturing Our Inner Child Edited by Crystal Linn From the Heart is an inspirational collection of essays, poems and thoughts on nurturing our inner child. It offers a little something for everyone, from a good mental cup of tea, to discussing the importance of play, to a serene sailboat with orcas.  My Review:  A Sailor's Haiku Sun kisses my cheek, Wind gently ruffles my hair, Serene, my life now. This is one of many poems, essays, and thoughts readers will find in From the Heart which is truly written for the inner child within each of us.   I particularly love the idea of taking a tea party in to a resident of a nursing home as a special treat.   I know I have witnessed many who grieve greatly when they are forced to enter a nursing home and the pain they experience.   The importance of play and rest and true relaxation is stressed in t...

Review of The Lady That I Love by Crystal Linn Michael Johnstone, a celebrity, rushes from the big city to his home town after receiving a frantic call from his foster-adopted sister. Can Michael, with the help of his former college professor and his childhood friend, stop the bad guys from harming mentally-delayed children, and one special dog? My Review:  This is a very sweet short story by Crystal Linn. "The Lady That I Love" term has a double-meaning which I will let readers discover for themselves.   I love dogs and I taught a special needs preschool class as my first public school assignment so my heart is also with the mentally-delayed children in the story.   There is a delightful mystery afoot in the story as well and I love a good mystery which keeps me on the edge of my seat as this one did!   Enjoy!    I won a copy of this book from the author in Whoopie Pie Pamela Jarrell's Halloween giveaway!  Thanks, Pam and Crystal for the ...