Don't Ever Give Up Your Dreams: A Blue Mountain Arts Collection

by Susan Polis Schutz, Blue Mountain Arts (Illustrator)

Blue Mountain Arts Collection. Book of poetry.q

Genres: Poetry, Nonfiction, Inspirational

64 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1983

About the author

Susan Polis Schutz (born 1944) is an American poet and producer of greeting cards and the mother of U.S. Congressman Jared Polis of Colorado.

Reviews

[Daliana · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book, I really liked all of the poems and how inspirational they were to me. I really liked how they made me truly believe I could make my dreams come true! I truly liked every single poem and all of the people who wrote them! I definitely recommend this to everyone and really can’t think of any recommendations!

[Sophie · Rating 2 out of 5]

I appreciate what this collection's intent was, however, I found it corny.

[Dolly · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book contains a collection of short, inspirational poems by various authors.

Included is a poem by Langston Hughes:

"Hold fast to dreams
for if dreams die,
life is a broken
winged bird that
cannot fly." (p. 12)

And a message from Socrates:

"I believe that we cannot live better
than in seeking to become
still better than we are." (p. 36)

I like this one about living in the present by Ida Scott Taylor:

"One day at a time -
this is enough.
Do not look back
and grieve over the past,
for it is gone;
and do not be troubled
about the future,
for it has not yet come.
Live in the present,
and make it so beautiful
that it will be worth
remembering." (p.47)

[Lenore Kuipers-Cummins · Rating 5 out of 5]

"This life is yours
Take the power
to choose what you want to do
and do it well"
-Susan Polis Schutz

Her books are always wonderful to read, not only for the words and thoughts, but for the illustrations as well.
This book was relevant to me especially because of the stage of life I'm in, where I'm thinking about past decisions..."I could have....", "I should have...." "What if I'd done this instead?" "What if I went after my dream now?". It was all there. It made me think of the possibilities of what I might still do to find my dream, and if I want to pursue it, to quit stalling and do it. I will regret it if I don't.

[Isabelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was a joy to read. The book is a collection of inspirational poems written by different people. My personal favorite was the one written by Ann Davies. And the drawings in the version I read were splendid. I would have like to see a bit more poems in this book. However, it was very put together and nice. I would recommend reading this book.

[Juli Lisi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Es un libro que encontré por ahi en la biblioteca de mi abuela, al leer el título me llamó la atención, acabo de terminarlo y tiene muchos poemas conmovedores en los que te dan ganas de darle un giro radical a tu vida y comenzar denuevo. Algunos fueron un poco simples, pero otros se quedarán en mi cabeza por un largo tiempo

[Daisy Estell · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5 rounded up to 3. This was just okay to me. Not my type of read and that's just a personal preference. It's just a tad too upbeat and poppy. I'm used to either writing or reading about the deep, dark, depressing aspects of life. This honestly felt like fluff.

[Carolina Gardner · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful poetry book to read😊❤️👍

[Carolina Gardner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful and inspiring book to read : )

Highly recommended

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read wonderful inspirational for lifting up your spirits.

[Débora Pérez Ramos · Rating 4 out of 5]

No creo que haya mucho por decir de este libro. Es muy lindo volver siempre a el cuando te sentís desanimado o que las cosas te abruman.

[K K · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought this was a sweet book with timeless knowledge in it. I will be revisiting it.

[Melody · Rating 4 out of 5]

wonderful collection of poems :-)

[Dante · Rating 4 out of 5]

This little collection of inspiring poems was given to me by my paternal grandparents for my 23rd birthday. I don't recall reading it from cover to cover when I received it, and I didn't do so until many years later (sadly, after both had passed away).

It is a quick read, which is beside the point: this collection is uplifting, inspiring, and there are many poems within it that I revisit regularly, especially when doubts plague my creative endeavors.

Grandpa and Grandma: wherever you are, thanks for this gift!

[Becky Villareal · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have bought this book six or seven times because I keep giving it away. It's such a wonderful reminder of how to believe in yourself and your capabilities. It's the perfect read whenever the world has gotten you down!

[Gheeta · Rating 3 out of 5]

A quick read with inspirational poetry and quotations about living your dreams. Not the best collection, by far, but a good gift book or coffee table type item to pull down from time to time.

[Aguss · Rating 3 out of 5]

La simpleza que hay en cada poema es hermosa, me lanza a querer escribir más sobre mis sueños y a volver a poner en prioridad aquellos que he olvidado.