Yes, I Can!

About the Book

Phoebe’s life story develops in the early 1900’s like a song, with some repeated melodies, a few complex passages and then lyrical measures for good listening. As a piano teacher, she hears some beautiful variations, with occasional sour notes, but gradually works toward a solid, harmonic chord. Her faith keeps her in a major key, complete with grace notes. Her minister father would claim credit for her faith journey, but readers will find that her dear friends guided her and stood with her from her girlhood on, in spite of her father’s harsh judgment. She followed her God-given talents with patience and faith through threatening times. She shares her happy story in hopes of leading others to accept and trust the promise of God’s love.

About the Author

Kiki grew up in Wheaton, Illinois, close to her piano, books and church. She graduated from Smith College, married and taught high school English. In 1969, the family relocated in Scottsdale, Arizona. Her love of writing continued through a seminary Master’s degree and leadership in Presbyterian Women and now in senior adult ministry. Family genealogy led to insights into earlier generations. At the Risk of Sounding like Your Mother was a gift to her family. The novel My Will Be Done is based on her grandmother’s motto as it controlled her Scot family in Illinois.