I wasn’t expecting a pandemic to shut down the world on March 13, 2020.
Nor, did I expect to publish a Children’s Book.
These things just happened.
Why did they happen?
As my guru, Ekhart Tolle, would say, “because they did.”
I wrote a Children’s Book in the midst of the pandemic in 2020.
It’s called Ralphy’s Rules for Living the Good Life and it was inspired by The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz.
I wrote the book to raise money for Armenian orphanages in Lebanon, where I am from.
I hope that you will buy a copy. Or ten.
All profits go to Armenian Evangelical Boarding School in Anjar and Bird’s Nest Orphanage in Beirut.
Grace and peace,
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I have one more book review. This one is Ralphy’s Rules for Living the Good Life by Talar Herculian Coursey and illustrated by Meri Andreasyan who lives in Armenia. The book was written and illustrated on behalf of children at Bird’s Nest orphanage in Beirut, Lebanon and the Armenian Evangelical Boarding School in Anjar, Armenia. Proceeds from the book will benefit them.
The book starts out with an introduction to Joey, the grumpy squirrel. Joey isn’t happy about much of anything. Then Joey meets Ralphy, who is a happy dog. Joey learns about Ralphy’s Rules but never heard of them before. So Ralphy proceeds to explain them to Joey. First rule. Be kind. To yourself AND others. Other rules follow. You can do hard things. You’re brave. You’re loveable. Joey is intrigued. He decides to give it a try. It feels goofy at first but then it feels good.
Second rule. Don’t take things personally. It’s not about you. Maybe the other person is having a bad day. Third rule. Be brave. It’s OK to be afraid. Joey gives it a try. Not bad. He needs to practice Ralphy’s Rules daily. Joey smiled.
Written for children. Adults could use a refresher. Buy the book. For kids or adults. Especially kids in Beirut and Armenia. Proceeds of the book will benefit them. Reading it will benefit you.
-Thomas Gray
My 4 year old, like many 4 years is into something for a few days then over it rather quickly. This book is different. She not only enjoyed it but, with no exaggeration, has it by her beside. There’s plenty of Dr. Seuss and Disney books that we are all so familiar with but its refreshing to read a book written by someone I know that not only entertains, but gives simple ways within the pages to show children how to “be good” and live good!
– Rich Cardona