Synopses & Reviews
"What she wrote was funny and wise and charming, so I would have been proud had the words been mine." --Kurt Vonnegut,
New York TimesThe 10th anniversary edition of Mary Schmich's timeless advice in a new package designed for the next generation of graduates.
Wear Sunscreen, is now a hit video on YouTube.com.
It all began with a column titled "Advice, Like Youth, Probably Just Wasted on the Young," written by Mary Schmich and published in the Chicago Tribune on June 1, 1997. Posted on the Web, Schmich's column quickly became an international sensation. Friends e-mailed it to friends, the media picked up on it, and a star was born. There was only one problem: Everyone thought the column was an actual commencement address given by author Kurt Vonnegut.
Eventually, Mary Schmich was correctly identified as the author. AMP published her advice as a gift book in 1998. The following year, "Wear Sunscreen" became a hit song.
Review
Praise for The Wisdom of Merlin: "Perfect for a graduate's gift."--Kirkus Reviews
Synopsis
A book of advice from Merlin, the greatest wizard of all time
Based on an address he gave to students at the University of Oxford in 2013, T.A. Barron, author of the New York Times bestselling Merlin Saga, channels the wizard Merlin and offers advice on how to live a meaningful life. Divided into sections, each revolving around a magical word, this book poetically explores the concepts of Gratitude, Courage, Knowledge, Belief, Wonder, Generosity, Hope, and Love.
A gem of inspiration, this is the perfect graduation gift, sure to encourage readers of all ages to live life to the fullest.
Praise for The Wisdom of Merlin:
"Perfect for a graduate's gift."--Kirkus Reviews
About the Author
T.A. Barron (www.tabarron.com) is the New York Times bestselling author of the Merlin saga, the Heartlight saga, Tree Girl, The Hero's Trail, Atlantis Rising, and many picture books. He lives in Colorado with his family. You can follow him on Twitter at @TABarronAuthor.