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I'm a poet, children's author and teacher. My aim with my writing is to try to give people joy, laughter, some food for thought, and to try and bring some inspiring messages to my readers. I like to write poetry for adults and picture books/early readers. My first two books are stories in verse and have been inspired by my professional and personal life. The first book is called It's a Teacher's Life...! and my second book is called Family and More - Enemies or Friends? which is available in paperback and Kindle, as well as Kindle apps for the iPhone, iTouch and iPad. The vision that inspired this book can be summed up as follows: every encounter we have in life can be a force for good and, if we see with the heart, we'll know that only man-made differences divide us. The fact that I come from a German/English background was a key factor in inspiring me to write this book.

My third book is a children's picture book, entitled 'Pep, Polish and Paint'. The story is set in space (I've always been fascinated by space) and it involves a sun that's lost his shine and three spaceships. It's all about taking action and discovering the power within to achieve whatever you want to achieve.

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This books provides information and strategies for those who are seeking to discover more about their purpose and destiny in life. Each chapter includes practical and inspirational ideas that are designed to help its readers to to identify and effectively engage in purposeful living.

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I was inspired to write this book because of my German/English background, wondering how I could have possibly chosen sides between these two nations, had I been born a few years earlier. Suddenly I realised that the only things that divide us are man-made differences and when we see that clearly, we see how 'artificial' such differences are. Our common humanity is what binds us together and that is what I have tried to convey in this collection of poems.

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Family and More by Helena Harper is a tribute, a family portrait, a synopsis of life. By Carolyn Howard-Johnson, multi-award winning writer and poet, <a href="http://www.howtodoitfrugally.com/">http://www.HowToDoItFrugally.com</a> “Family and More, a book of poetry by Helena Harper, is like a poetic synopsis of a wartime saga, the life of a family with a backdrop of history, a memoir told in poetic blurbs. The author encapsulates characters and events breathtakingly. There is so much here to think about once one turns the last page. I was left wanting more! More! Though I love poetry, I'm looking forward to the literary (poetic!) novel (or novels!) where Harper could explore the nuances of each and every memory, hook them together, let us see the relationships, the interaction, the settings, one poignant scene at a time.” Karen Cioffi, Author and Freelance Writer, DKV Writing 4 U, (<a href="http://dkvwriting4u.com">http://dkvwriting4u.com</a>), co-author of Day’s End Lullaby, <a href="http://karenandrobyn.blogspot.com">http://karenandrobyn.blogspot.com</a> "Family and More – Enemies or Friends? is more than a collection of poems, it is a story I enjoyed and learned from. As you read this book, it becomes clear that the author put a great deal of time and effort into the choice of every word used. Each poem has a melodic flow that moves smoothly into the next. Family and More enlightens the reader to the conflicts and confusion that exist in a family divided by war. Being the child of a German mother and English father in the aftermath of WWII, the author delves into her family’s history by examining the lives of several family members as well as other personal relationships. Each poem is an intertwined life. With descriptive imagery these people come alive; you see their struggles and triumphs. This wonderful poetic story goes beyond a family history; it depicts the futility, frustration and hardship of war, along with the frailties and strengths of the people that make up each of our families. Family and More – Enemies or Friends? is a beautifully written book. I highly recommend it." Glenda A. Bixler, IP Book Reviewer “Family and More by Helena Harper is a rare tribute; however, it is also a sharing of poetic words that are both beautiful and thought provoking in how we should remember and realize the impact of family and friends...and even an enemy or two. A delightful trip for poetry lovers as well as those who wish to remember their own families through the experiences of others.” Charles R. James, author of The Reason for My Journey “Thank you so much for allowing me to read your wonderful book. I loved it! I became totally engrossed in the story. A wonderfully told story of a family’s love and courage in the face of war and hardship. All of the pain and joy over the years comes to life on every page. I would, and I will highly recommend this book to anyone who loves to read. This is a book that I will enjoy reading over and over.”

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