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Hot off the release of the inspirational  The Wisdom of Merlin , bestselling author T.A. Barron is excited to announce the sequel to his newest origin fantasy series,  The Atlantis Saga . In bookstores May 5, readers can download the first chapter of  Atlantis in Peril  for free at Barron’s website  here . In conjunction with the book’s theme of nature preservation, Barron is working with  PlantABillion.org  to help to restore the world's forest ecosystems by planting a tree for each download of the first chapter. A Dream of Destiny, Greeks Bearing Gifts, and Narkazan’s Revenge  All Lead to ATLANTIS IN PERIL Chapter Excerpt from the Second Book in the  Atlantis Saga  by T.A. Barron Available Online Now Ambition, greed, revenge, sacrifice and love—all figure in T.A. Barron’s  ATLANTIS IN PERIL  ($17.99, May), the sequel to  Atlantis Rising  and second book in the Atlantis trilogy. With his tradem...

THE WISDOM OF MERLIN 7 Magical Words for a Meaningful Life by T.A. Barron Philomel Books, 2015 ISBN: 978-0-399-17325-7 Ages 8 and up Source: publisher for review All opinions expressed are solely my own. ABOUT THE BOOK A book of advice from Merlin, the greatest wizard of all time Based on an address he gave to students at the University of Oxford in 2013, T.A. Barron, author of the New York Times  bestselling Merlin Saga, channels the wizard Merlin and offers advice on how to live a meaningful life. Divided into sections, each revolving around a magical word, this book poetically explores the concepts of Gratitude, Courage, Knowledge, Belief, Wonder, Generosity, Hope, and Love. A gem of inspiration, this is the perfect graduation gift, sure to encourage readers of all ages to live life to the fullest. REVIEW This is a thought-provoking little book told in Merlin's voice.  Here we learn the power of gratitude, courage, knowledge, belief, wonder, ...

“Countdown to a Meaningful Life” One Last Word: Love For seven weeks, we have focused on seven magical words that took your readers and followers on an inspiring journey. You thought with the seventh word, the campaign was over…   but think again . There is one last word that flows through each of the seven magical words and which Merlin considers “the most magical word of all”:   Love . Excerpt from THE WISDOM OF MERLIN: ·           “Love is an invitation, not a command. But if you truly open yourself to its power, you will be swept away as if you had plunged into a mighty river.” ·           “Love is a rope that can stretch itself infinitely. It can connect you to one person or many people. Its strength can link you forever to a place, a time, an experience, or an idea.” ·           “How do you express love...

“Countdown to a Meaningful Life” Week 7: Hope To celebrate the upcoming publication of   THE WISDOM OF MERLIN: 7 Magical Words for a Meaningful Life   by T.A. Barron, we are participating in a countdown campaign based on Merlin’s answer to the question “What is the meaning of life?” Surprisingly, the answer has only seven words…but they are the most powerful words of all.  Each week we will focus on one of these magical words with supporting content that will help your readers and followers acknowledge, reflect, practice and get inspired to embark on a new adventure or live life to its fullest. We continue this week with Hope . Excerpt from THE WISDOM OF MERLIN: “Hope requires courage.” “Blow on the embers of hope in yourself. Strengthen them into flames. For those are the fires where new worlds are born.” “Whenever I feel touched by despair, I think about two good sources of hope. The first is young people… the second source is nature.” ...

  “Countdown to a Meaningful Life” Week 6: Generosity To celebrate the upcoming publication of   THE WISDOM OF MERLIN: 7 Magical Words for a Meaningful Life   by T.A. Barron, we are kicking off a countdown campaign based on Merlin’s answer to the question “What is the meaning of life?” Surprisingly, the answer has only seven words…but they are the most powerful words of all.  Each week we will focus on one of these magical words with supporting content that will help your readers and followers acknowledge, reflect, practice and get inspired to embark on a new adventure or live life to its fullest. We continue this week with Generosity . Excerpt from THE WISDOM OF MERLIN: “Generosity is not giving others what they want. Rather, it’s giving away what you yourself want.” Generosity multiplies. Whatever you give to someone inspires more gifts to others. And when you illuminate someone’s path, many more will walk upon it. As my good friend Bud...