Most Popular Books by Doris Gates

At 93 and faced with the challenges of old age, failing health and living in a nursing home, Doris Gates applies her spiritual insights to find happiness and meaning in the latter years of life. Here is a book of optimism, wisdom and wit; a departure from the worries you normally hear regarding people''s fear of aging. You, too, can learn to see your challenges as blessings instead of fearing them. As you make changes in your thinking you can find joy and purpose despite life''s difficulties.

Ten-year-old orphaned Kate, who knows herself to be a very sensible child, longs to be cute and pretty. When she comes to live with new foster parents and meets a friendly young artist couple who recognize her qualities, Kate begins to change her goals.

Here is a book of optimism, wisdom and wit. Quite a departure from the worries you hear regarding people''s fear of aging. The writer tells about some life situations that she had to overcome, and how she learned to appreciate all those problems because of what they taught her. You, too, will learn to see your challenges as blessings instead of fearing them. As you make changes in your thinking you gain new insights...new joys that give life a new purpose. At age 91, Doris Gates finds the joy of living still increasing as happiness shines through her present residence at a nursing home.

Becky liked being a tomboy, but when her only brother left and she had to ride Prince to town alone to pay the taxes, her curls saved her from bandits.

Even though 10-year-old Melinda fears riding, her father buys her a horse and it is only through her friendship with an elderly writer that Melinda overcomes her fear.