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Kimberly Ann Coots

Kimberly Ann Coots

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I'm a life and business development coach, spiritual advisor and author.  My passion is to help people discover and engage their true potential, and experience a life they love.

The Sons of Godwine: Part Two of The Last Great Saxon Earls

The Sons of Godwine: Part Two of The Last Great Saxon Earls

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<p>Emerging from the long shadow cast by his formidable father, Harold Godwineson showed himself to be a worthy successor to the Earldom of Wessex. In the following twelve years, he became the King's most trusted advisor, practically taking the reins of government into his own hands. And on Edward the Confessor's death, Harold Godwineson mounted the throne—the first king of England not of royal blood. Yet Harold was only a man, and his rise in fortune was not blameless. Like any person aspiring to power, he made choices he wasn't particularly proud of. Unfortunately, those closest to him sometimes paid the price of his fame.<br /><br />This is a story of Godwine's family as told from the viewpoint of Harold and his younger brothers. Queen Editha, known for her Vita Ædwardi Regis, originally commissioned a work to memorialize the deeds of her family, but after the Conquest historians tell us she abandoned this project and concentrated on her husband, the less dangerous subject. In THE SONS OF GODWINE and FATAL RIVALRY, I am telling the story as it might have survived had she collected and passed on the memoirs of her tragic brothers.<br /><br />This book is part two of The Last Great Saxon Earls series. Book one, GODWINE KINGMAKER, depicted the rise and fall of the first Earl of Wessex who came to power under Canute and rose to preeminence at the beginning of Edward the Confessor's reign. Unfortunately, Godwine's misguided efforts to champion his eldest son Swegn recoiled on the whole family, contributing to their outlawry and Queen Editha's disgrace. Their exile only lasted one year and they returned victorious to London, though it was obvious that Harold's career was just beginning as his father's journey was coming to an end.<br /><br />Harold's siblings were all overshadowed by their famous brother; in their memoirs we see remarks tinged sometimes with admiration, sometimes with skepticism, and in Tostig's case, with jealousy. We see a Harold who is ambitious, self-assured, sometimes egocentric, imperfect, yet heroic. His own story is all about Harold, but his brothers see things a little differently. Throughout, their observations are purely subjective, and witnessing events through their eyes gives us an insider’s perspective.<br /><br />Harold was his mother's favorite, confident enough to rise above petty sibling rivalry but Tostig, next in line, was not so lucky. Harold would have been surprised by Tostig's vindictiveness, if he had ever given his brother a second thought. And that was the problem. Tostig's love/hate relationship with Harold would eventually destroy everything they worked for, leaving the country open to foreign conquest. This subplot comes to a crisis in book three of the series, FATAL RIVALRY.</p>

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My personal experience with unworthiness in my own life, and the experiences my clients and many other people have with unworthiness have propelled me to reach out and help transform the unworthiness mindset that sabotages happiness. We're all good enough and worthy of living a life we love! My passion is to help shift the consciousness on the plant from fear, lack and separation to love, connection and abundance, and this book is one vehicle to living that passion.

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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt .5in;" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><em>“Having a strong sense of self-worth and being passionate about what I do have been important aspects in creating and enjoying my success. I recommend Kimberly’s book, </em>Divine Worth<em>, to anyone who desires to make positive life changes and accomplish their goals. The insights and exercises in this book will inspire you to live a more empowered life!” </em></span></font></p><p></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt .5in;" class="MsoNormal"><em></em></p><p><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt .5in;" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><em><span> </span></em>Bronson Arroyo – Major League baseball pitcher</span></font></p><p></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt .5in;" class="MsoNormal"></p><p><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><br /><br /></font></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt .5in;" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><em>“</em>Divine Worth<em> is a powerful guide to discovering that self worth is unconditional and found within. The insights and exercises that Kimberly shares have the potential to transform unworthiness conditioning and inspire true joy and fulfillment.</em><em>” </em></span></font></p><p></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt .5in;" class="MsoNormal"><em></em></p><p><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt .5in;" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><em><span> </span></em>James Twyman – Best-selling author</span></font></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt .5in;" class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt .5in;" class="MsoNormal"><em></em></p><p><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt .5in;" class="MsoNormal"><em><font size="3"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">“If you have ever doubted your true worth, read this book and you will never doubt it again! With a step-by-step guide to uncovering your blocks, Kimberly Coots beautifully prepares the way for you to embrace your authentic self and connect to your divine purpose so that you can create the life you truly deserve. Written with clarity, grace, and a big heart, this book is a valuable tool on your path to joy and fulfillment,”</span></font></em></p><p></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt .5in;" class="MsoNormal"><em></em></p><p><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt .5in;" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">Amoda Maa Jeevan – Best-selling author and spiritual teacher</span></font></p><p></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt .5in;" class="MsoNormal"></p><p><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt .5in;" class="MsoNormal"></p><p><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt .5in;" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><em>“This book is a godsend. Kim walks and breathes her work. The detail in her writing shows how to find a new path of abundance with joy. I read a lot of books, but this book took me to new spaces within myself that I have never seen. Thank you, Kim, for taking the time to articulate a clear road map to places we all need to find within.” </em></span></font></p><p></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt .5in;" class="MsoNormal"></p><p><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt .5in;" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">Shanda Sumpter – Founder, HeartCore Women</span></font></p><p></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt .5in;" class="MsoNormal"><em></em></p><p><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt .5in;" class="MsoNormal"><em></em></p><p><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt .5in;" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><em>“</em>Divine Worth<em> is a gem! Filled with inspiring wisdom from the heart, Kimberly gently guides you on a journey of self-discovery, helping you embrace the beauty of who you are. What greater gift can we receive than learning to be our authentic selves and expressing our full potential? </em>Divine Worth<em> is a book that I wish for everyone to read. Thank you, Kimberly, for paving our way to divine bliss!”</em></span></font></p><p></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt .5in;" class="MsoNormal"><em></em></p><p><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt .5in;" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">Saskia Roell – Best-selling author and transformational life and courage coach<em></em></span></font></p><p></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt .5in;" class="MsoNormal"><em></em></p><p><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt .5in;" class="MsoNormal"><em></em></p><p><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt .5in;" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><em>“Kimberly is a passionate writer, and she shares that passion in wanting to help others live happier, more fulfilling lives. The lessons taught in </em>Divine Worth<em> truly do come from Kimberly’s heart and can impact all who read her book.”</em></span></font></p><p></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt .5in;" class="MsoNormal"><em></em></p><p><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt .5in;" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">Michelle Prince – Best-selling author</span></font></p><p></p><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;font-size:12pt;"><br /></span>