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Thursday, November 26, 2009

Words to My Life’s Song, written by Ashley Bryan. Simon & Schuster, 2009. $21.99 all ages


"The morning sun jewels the dewdrops on the grass. Walk with me on this Maine island where I now live as I tell my story. Down the road is a sandy beach lined with boathouses. I have a sketch pad in hand."

Although faced with many challenges---the Depression, being black, the army draft and his action on D-Day, Ashley Bryan’s life work has been to find beauty in nature, in his community and past those many obstacles. He lives a life of thankfulness—for the many blessings in his life—the sun, the weather, the beauty of the trees and his ability to share his life with his friends, to borrow books from the library, and to use his gift of art to entertain and inspire others. He is a mentor, an artist and a man to be admired by all who read his books and this accomplished, exceptional autobiography. Full of scenes from his community, his island life and family times.

What an inspiration Ashley Bryan is to the children who will read and share this book! He shows them how to live with joy, to find beauty in their world and to count the blessings that are ours. Along the way, he includes glimpses of his brilliantly colored, joyful artwork. Accompanied by family photos and those taken by Bill McGuinness that show Ashley at home on his peaceful island, we are honored to share his life story.

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