Dr. Francis Martin

Dr. Francis Martin

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FrancisA. Martin, Ph.D., has been inprofessional service as a professor, mental health counselor, academicadministrator, health care administrator, and a volunteer in mental health andmedical agencies.  He has written widely, with several books, includingCoping with Cancer, Prayers from Where You Are, Coping with Personal Crises,Vocational Guidance, Prayers for Recovery, and several others.  He is afrequent presenter at professional meetings, along with holding offices inprofessional associations.  With degrees from Hannibal LaGrange College,Oklahoma Baptist University, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, he alsocompleted studies at the University of Missouri, University of Louisville, andVanderbilt University.  

Dr.Martin has maintained his early commitment to the effective delivery ofprofessional mental health services.  He has concentrated on his ownprofessional development, but also on the professional development of hisstudents, his colleagues, and members of his professional associations. In addition, he has demonstrated his long commitment to understanding andarticulating a sensible, realistic, and meaningful understanding ofspirituality. 

A Penny for Your Thoughts

A Penny for Your Thoughts

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<p>Have you ever loved, been loved, been confused about love, or suffered from loss of love? All these feelings have been captured and shared in the words of heartfelt poems, compiled over many years by a former teacher and award-winning author.</p><p>Sherrill S. Cannon now shares her thoughts in this book of feelings. &quot;As a teacher, I used poetry to help counsel many troubled teens and friends, and have continued this pattern throughout the years.&quot;</p><p>There are three sections in her book: Heads, Spinning, and Tails ... (Love &amp; Loss: Coin Toss?). The variety of lyrical poetry forms include free verse, blank verse, haiku, and sonnets. Some poems are simply plays on words.</p><p><strong>A Sign</strong></p><p>In the depths of my winter</p><p>I heard a small bird -</p><p>Braving the cold,</p><p>Bringing the word.</p><p>He gave my heart hope</p><p>As I heard him sing -</p><p>Three little notes</p><p>Promising spring.</p><p>Sherrill S. Cannon, a former teacher and grandmother of 10, is the author of nine acclaimed rhymed children's stories that have received 48 national and international book awards between 2011 and 2017. Also a playwright with seven published plays for elementary school children, her works have been performed internationally in over 20 countries. Most of her children's books try to teach something, such as good manners and caring for others. Married for 57 years, she and her spouse are now retired, live in Pennsylvania, and travel in their RV from coast to coast, spending time with their children and grandchildren.</p><p><strong>Publisher's website: </strong> http: //sbprabooks.com/SherrillSCannon</p><p> </p>

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