God, Country, True Stories…and a Bunch of Nonsense in Rhyme

About the Book

Need a lift? The poetry of Karen Swanson is sure to brighten your day, whether the subject is country life, things kids do, or the enduring values of God and country.

A housewife in rural Minnesota, Karen Swanson has developed her keen eye for the funny and the enduring by raising three children, running a household, and staying active in both church and volunteer activities. In God, Country, True Stories and a Bunch of Nonsense in Rhyme, she shares her passion for poetry and for transforming daily life events into marvelous verse.

The first section-"Nonsense"-will have you laughing with wry observations and clever jokes, while the second-"True Stories"-presents odd asides that have happened to Karen Swanson herself. In the last section-"God and Country"-the author shows what it means to have faith and to be an American.

If you're looking for a laugh or some inspiration, this book is sure to please.

About the Author

Karen Swanson was born and raised around North Branch, Minnesota. She is a homemaker and has three grown children. She stays busy with volunteer work, and enjoys flying with her husband and writing poetry.