Tapestry: The Journey of Laurel Lee [Hardcover]

Laurel Lee (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 25, 2004

In the late 1970s, a young woman was dying of cancer and soon abandoned by her husband, leaving her with three small children. To the amazement of doctors, Laurel Lee survived the cancer, and a small hospital journal was sent to a New York publisher by one of her physicians. The book became a best seller, and CBS made a movie of it (called Walking Through the Fire). Laurel s story telling is like none other we have ever seen. You will be whisked away into a world that is brought to life with every sentence she writes. A great book for those who are looking for hope and grace in the midst of suffering.

Editorial Reviews

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"No one knows, of course, how many people were inspired by Lee ... that figure could reach into the millions." -- Dan Hayes, Statesman Journal, Salem, Oregon, August 2004

Laurel Lee has the kind of faith and spirit that helps her triumph under any circumstances ... -- Po Wong, Bookideas.com, June 2004

[A] gentle spirit that kept her free of either pride or despair. TAPESTRY is testimony to her beautiful soul." -- Brad Miner, Executive Editor of American Compass and author of THE COMPLEAT GENTLEMAN: The Modern Man's Guide to Chivalry --

[A]n exquisite book! Her honesty, humor, and the clarity of soul shine through this work. I'm in awe of her. -- Sue Grafton, author of the Kinsey Millhone Mysteries

[T]he compelling personal story of Laurel Lee and her literary "rags to riches" life story.Highly recommended and inspirational reading. -- The Midwest Book Review, The Bookwatch, Summer 2004

From the Publisher

In the 1970s, Laurel Lee gave us Walking Through the Fire, an enchanting hospital journal of her battle against Hodgkin’s Disease. In the 1980s her Signs of Spring, Mourning Into Dancing and Godspeed were published.

Nearly a half million copies of these books were sold in the United States and throughout fifty other countries.

Laurel’s popularity as both a writer and a speaker propelled her into world-wide travel, adventure and challenge.

Now, this eloquent and captivating author brings us Tapestry: The Journey of Laurel Lee. Tapestry is entire life of this rags to riches Cinderella of literature. The book contains over sixty photos of Laurel and her children and over ninety drawings done by her. It is a hard-to-put-down book and will captivate both those who have followed

Laurel through the years and those who are just now introduced to her.

(Special Note: Laurel survived cancer twice as a young woman. On August 10th, 2004, Laurel Lee passed away after having fought a long hard battle against Pancreatic Cancer. She was 58 years old.)

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 288 pages
• Publisher: Lighthouse Trails Publishing (June 25, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0972151230
• ISBN-13: 978-0972151238
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.9 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,353,349 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tapestry of a life of challenge!, October 18, 2004

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Roselee A. Bogosian (Palos Verdes Estates, California USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tapestry: The Journey of Laurel Lee (Hardcover)

Never have I read a book that drew me into the life of the author like air filling a vacuum. The beauty of living a life that is brimming with joy and pathos challenged my every emotion. Not only do I recommend this book that is written in journalistic formet, if it were my perogative I would purchase it for the world. This book makes you want to squeeze every ounce out of life and hold it in your heart, it makes you appreciate the immensity of the universe yet lets you look into the eyes of a tiny child and cherish both. Once I stepped into the life of Laural Lee, I could not leave the exit door was closed. Your life will be challenged to live each and every moment with feeling!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely and poignant, January 23, 2010

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This review is from: Tapestry: The Journey of Laurel Lee (Hardcover)

Laurel Lee was a true 60's seeker. Her unwavering faith sustained her through illness and heartbreak. Never giving self pity a chance, Laurel faced what would break the strongest among us, with good humor and a sense of adventure. Keep the tissues handy and let this book inspire and move you.