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- EVERY PENNY of profits from this book go towards charity, helping the less able.
- EVERY PENNY of profits from this book go towards charity, helping the less able.
Touching Hearts - The Book
Touching Hearts - Audio Tape - £ 7.99 + P&P
The Blind Centre for N.I. who are the benefactor of all proceeds from sales of "Touching Hearts", have very kindly produced an abridged "talking volume" version of the book on audio tape. The tape contains 23 poems and is approx. 1 hour long. The poems on the tape have been read by Canon Noel Batty and local broadcaster Anne Hailes (pictured opposite along with Ian and David Galway of the Blind Centre’s Tape Department).
From The Author - Ian Caughey
"Given my style of writing to speak directly to people's emotions, my book's title - "Touching Hearts" - ties in with the stated aim of my poetry, that of touching hearts and impacting lives for good and for God.
The book is a collection of 40 poems, grouped into the following themed sections:
What a wonderful world! - poems on the blessings of eyesight and hearing, plus the diversity and beauty of our natural world.
Very Special People - poems about people close to my own heart. Poems which, though deeply personal, yet display universal emotions. Also included is the moving “Diana, Queen of Hearts” - a poetic tribute to the late Princess Diana.
The Glory of Love - poems on the true meaning of love and friendship.
Towards a brighter future - poems expressing my heartfelt desire for a permanent peace inNorthern Ireland
Trials to Triumphs - Overcoming Disability - poems on my disability (I have been partially sighted since birth), how my Christian faith has helped me come to terms with this, and a rallying call to other disabled people to never give up, but to believe in the valuable contribution each can make.
The Greatest Message - poems on what I firmly and resolutely believe to be the greatest and most life-changing message for mankind today - that of the love of God toward a needy world, and His provision for that need through His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ.
Fear Not, Fearful Christian - poems of encouragement and comfort to those walking the Christian pathway.
And to conclude... - a poem called "My Purpose" on the purpose behind the poetry, a few lines of which probably sum up better than any other why I write: - "I may ne'er be read by millions, or be a household name, Yet my driving motive is neither fortune nor fame, For each home I might reach, and each heart I might touch Is to me an achievement meaning so very much.”
The book is a collection of 40 poems, grouped into the following themed sections:
What a wonderful world! - poems on the blessings of eyesight and hearing, plus the diversity and beauty of our natural world.
Very Special People - poems about people close to my own heart. Poems which, though deeply personal, yet display universal emotions. Also included is the moving “Diana, Queen of Hearts” - a poetic tribute to the late Princess Diana.
The Glory of Love - poems on the true meaning of love and friendship.
Towards a brighter future - poems expressing my heartfelt desire for a permanent peace in
Trials to Triumphs - Overcoming Disability - poems on my disability (I have been partially sighted since birth), how my Christian faith has helped me come to terms with this, and a rallying call to other disabled people to never give up, but to believe in the valuable contribution each can make.
The Greatest Message - poems on what I firmly and resolutely believe to be the greatest and most life-changing message for mankind today - that of the love of God toward a needy world, and His provision for that need through His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ.
Fear Not, Fearful Christian - poems of encouragement and comfort to those walking the Christian pathway.
And to conclude... - a poem called "My Purpose" on the purpose behind the poetry, a few lines of which probably sum up better than any other why I write: - "I may ne'er be read by millions, or be a household name, Yet my driving motive is neither fortune nor fame, For each home I might reach, and each heart I might touch Is to me an achievement meaning so very much.”
"At a time when all around us we hear of wars, injustice, abuse and hatred, it is a joy to come into possession of the book you now hold in your hands"
Readers Comments
“Thank you so much for your lovely book … You have a clarity of expression that is indeed touching … Keep on shining your light and making a difference.”
Geraldine Conway, Saintfield,County Down
Geraldine Conway, Saintfield,
“The author’s impaired natural vision pales in the light of enhanced spiritual perception, spelled out for us here through “the uniquely powerful medium of verse.” We become increasingly aware of that “grace sufficient” in all circumstances – “anytime, anywhere.” A portrait of courage.”
Maud Holmes,Newtownabbey , County Antrim
Maud Holmes,
“We at the Blind Centre are delighted to be closely associated with Ian Caughey and his thought-provoking and meaningful book - Touching Hearts."
Deane Houston, Chief Executive, The Blind Centre forNorthern Ireland
Deane Houston, Chief Executive, The Blind Centre for
“I have greatly enjoyed your scripturally based style of poetry … You have a God-given talent which you are certainly putting to good use for your Lord and Saviour.”
Shirley Snowden, Gilford,County Armagh
Shirley Snowden, Gilford,
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From the foreword by Ron McDowell