Peace in a Palm

About the Book

“Peace In A Palm”(Finding Godly Peace In My Poetry)” is a collection of inspirational poems written by Beverly A. McLaughlin. The poetry that she writes is written of her own human experiences. After tragically losing her daughter three days after her 44th birthday Beverly would go on to raise her daughter’s two children. One child 2 years old and the other child a boy that her daughter gave birth to before she died. Which was the following day. Beverly and her husband of many years would go on to not only raise her daughter’s two children but would become missionaries. Working with orphan sheltered children in Kenya. Both Beverly and her husband would establish an organization that would provide help to these orphan children in Africa. Naming the organization FOSCIK. Which stands for Friends Of Sheltered Children In Kenya. Many of the poetry that Beverly has written derived from her many experiences upon her travels there. In her writing of the poetry contained in this book, Beverly hopes that her writings would inspire people who may be experiencing some sort of tragic situation in their lives, Letting them know that light does shine at the end of tunnels which are filled with darkness. Allowing them to live again after tragedy. Because she says it did for her after losing her daughter. Being given the opportunity to raise her daughter’s children and care for other children too. Beverly says that though she did face challenging times, God was always there in the midst of whatever challenges she would face. God, she said knew what I needed and He provided me with it. Most important, Beverly says “through it all the most important thing was that His peace came to her in word form. Words that He fed to my spirit”. Words that she would now like to share with people so that they too can experience the kind of peace that God gave to her during those trialing times in her life.

About the Author

Meeting Mrs. Beverly A. McLaughlin Beverly Ann (James) McLaughlin was born in Chambers County Alabama to parents Ace and Rosie James on February 22, 1953. Beverly is a middle child having eight other siblings that were born to her parents. Four of Beverly’s siblings are older than her and four are younger than she is. Making her a middle child. Beverly always stated that by her being neither the oldest child nor the youngest. She had always felt that she never got her way in either position. So she never lost her way. Because being in this position always made her humble when it came to the way she viewed people. She always looked at everyone as being equal and treated all people that way. Beverly just recently lost her sister and wishes to dedicate this book and a special poem that she wrote to bring honor to her sister’s life. The poem Beverly entitled “Sister Halves” is a special poem that she wrote for her sister.. In these words she shares of the emotional bond she had with her sister as well as define what merits the bond of sisterhood brings for all women. No matter what your many cultural differences may be.. Beverly always enjoyed the art of writing. Poetry being her favorite. Her next venture is to try her hand at writing and having published a short story. This being a future goal project for her. Beverly Published her first book of poetry in 2006. The book entitled: “Inside My Sunshine Closet” featured lots of Beverly’s first works of poetry Beverly grew up on the west side of Chicago and attended the John Marshall High School. She also attended the Wilbur Wright college and Moraine Valley college where she began classes in creative writing a field that she always enjoyed. During the course of this time she also was employed with the Chicago Public schools where she was employed as an administrative assistant for 19 years. Beverly lost her daughter to asthma and complications of pregnancy in 1997 and left her job of 19 years to care for her daughters 2 children after her daughter lost her life after giving birth to a son. In raising her daughter’s 2 children Beverly decided to take a job with the Moraine Valley College Police Department as a Community Service Officer. She worked there for 12 years before retiring. Beverly’s second book of poetry which features poetry that she has continued to write throughout the years. In this new book of poetry that she Entitles, “Peace In A Palm” (Subtitled: Finding Godly Peace in My Poetry), Beverly features an array of poetry that she has written to encourage and uplift the spirit of her audience through words of inspiration.that she writes . From the perspective of one who has experienced much. Losing her daughter, her mom and her sister during the course of writing her second book of poetry. Women who have played an important part in inspiring the words to complete this writing project. Her last book being published in 2006 entitled “Inside My Sunshine Closet” Her latest book in its writing is a book featuring many of Beverly’s creative writings filled with words of wisdom and inspirational quotes. She writes poetry that she wishes will serve as a tool to use amidst trialing times in their lives. It is her wish that all will enjoy the reading of her latest poetry works.