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Douglas Carlton Abrams

Douglas Carlton Abrams
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Douglas Carlton Abrams

Douglas Carlton Abrams is the nationally bestselling author of The Lost Diary of Don Juan, which has been published in thirty languages. He writes fact-based fiction and did extensive research for his new novel, including swimming with and recording... Read full bio

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Q. What is your motto or maxim?
A. In Heaven (if there is one), we are held accountable for every joy we failed to taste.
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My life in 8 words: "Full of unexpected joy, love, and unforeseen learning."
Eye of the Whale will be released on October 25, 2010 in Trade Paperback
Oct 25, 2010
Eye of the Whale is now available in Trade Paperback
Oct 25, 2010
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Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. In Heaven (if there is one), we are held accountable for every joy we failed to taste. Q. What is your greatest achievement? A. Having gotten to work with some of the world's greatest visionaries. Q. What’s your best quality? A. My desire to help transform the world into a better place for us all. Q. If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would you choose to be? A. Right where I am. Q. Which living person do you most admire? A. Archbishop Desmond Tutu Learn more about Douglas Carlton Abrams

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Elmira Independent, May 16, 2013
...** Recommended for ages six to nine. Desmond and the Very Mean Word, By Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Douglas Carlton Abrams, 32 pages. @ SPL: JP Tutu The power of words is demonstrated again in a true story from the South African childhood of...
New York Times, May 10, 2013
...magnifique illustrations from Graham. DESMOND AND THE VERY MEAN WORD A Story of Forgiveness. By Desmond Tutu and Douglas Carlton Abrams. Illustrated by A. G. Ford. 32 pp. Candlewick. $15.99. (Picture book; ages 6 to 10) What is it about bikes...
Newsday, April 19, 2013
...the Very Mean Word" (ages 4-8), Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the South African Nobel Peace Prize winner writing with Douglas Carlton Abrams, offers his own tale of how cruelty is passed from person to person, and how learning to forgive is the escape. Bob...
Huffington Post, February 28, 2013
...Mem Fox and Illustrated by Leslie Staub Age 4+ God's Dream , Written by Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Douglas Carlton Abrams, and Illustrated by LeUyen Pham Age 4+ Snow in Jerusalem , Written by Deborah da Costa and Illustrated by Ying-Hwa Hu and...
Reflector.com, February 19, 2013
...when she was just 51 years old, Walkers company continued for many years. By Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Douglas Carlton Abrams; illustrated by A.G. Ford. Age 7 and older. $15.99 This book tells the story of what happened to Desmond Tutu growing up in...
Daily Local News, February 17, 2013
...story of a most remarkable, courageous man. "Desmond and the Very Mean Word" by Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Douglas Carlton Abrams, illustrated by A.G. Ford, Candlewick, 2013, 32 pages, $15.99 hardcover Desmond's perfect day is ruined in an instant...
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, February 15, 2013
...Walker's company continued for many years. "Desmond and the Very Mean Word" By Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Douglas Carlton Abrams, illustrated by A.G. Ford, ages 7 and up, $15.99. This book tells the story of what happened to Desmond Tutu growing up...
Elmira Independent, May 16, 2013
...** Recommended for ages six to nine. Desmond and the Very Mean Word, By Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Douglas Carlton Abrams, 32 pages. @ SPL: JP Tutu The power of words is demonstrated again in a true story from the South African childhood of...
New York Times, May 10, 2013
...magnifique illustrations from Graham. DESMOND AND THE VERY MEAN WORD A Story of Forgiveness. By Desmond Tutu and Douglas Carlton Abrams. Illustrated by A. G. Ford. 32 pp. Candlewick. $15.99. (Picture book; ages 6 to 10) What is it about bikes...
Newsday, April 19, 2013
...the Very Mean Word" (ages 4-8), Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the South African Nobel Peace Prize winner writing with Douglas Carlton Abrams, offers his own tale of how cruelty is passed from person to person, and how learning to forgive is the escape. Bob...
Huffington Post, February 28, 2013
...Mem Fox and Illustrated by Leslie Staub Age 4+ God's Dream , Written by Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Douglas Carlton Abrams, and Illustrated by LeUyen Pham Age 4+ Snow in Jerusalem , Written by Deborah da Costa and Illustrated by Ying-Hwa Hu and...
ChurchTimes, February 22, 2013
...and in which he talks about the import- ant relationship he had with Fr Trevor Huddleston. Co-written with Douglas Carlton Abrams, and illustrated by A. G. Ford, it tells the story of Desmond, a young boy growing up in a poor part of Johannesburg. In...
Pocono Record, February 22, 2013
...story of a most remarkable, courageous man. "Desmond and the Very Mean Word" by Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Douglas Carlton Abrams, illustrated by A.G. Ford, Candlewick, 2013, 32 pages, $15.99 hardcover. Desmond's perfect day is ruined in an instant...
Reflector.com, February 19, 2013
...when she was just 51 years old, Walkers company continued for many years. By Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Douglas Carlton Abrams; illustrated by A.G. Ford. Age 7 and older. $15.99 This book tells the story of what happened to Desmond Tutu growing up in...