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Written by Erik Kent, creator of the Art of Marriage Photo Frame and co-founder of the Art of Marriage Foundation
Mr. Peterson was regarded as "one of the best loved American writers of the 20th century, renowned for his inspirational wisdom and aphoristic wit" by the Independent Publishers Group. He was a frequent contributor to This Week magazine, Science of Mind magazine and Readers Digest. His ten books, published by Harmony Press, Simon & Schuster, Hay House and BBS Publishing Company have spanned 37 years and have been printed in six different languages. Wilferd Peterson was awarded the George Washington medal from Freedom's Foundation at Valley Forge for "outstanding achievement in bringing about a better understanding of American way of life." BBS Publishing Co. described Wilferd Peterson's essays as promoting "healthy and peaceful living." His published works include: The Art of Getting Along (1949), The Art of Living (1961), The New Book of the Art of Living (1962, 1963), More about the Art of Living (1966), Adventures in the Art of Living (1968), The Art of Living in the World Today (1969), The Art of Living Day by Day (1972), The Art of Living Treasure Chest (1977), The Art of Creative Thinking (1991) and The Art of Living: Thoughts on Meeting the Challenge of Life (1993). His greatest influences from other writers and philosophers include Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau and Abraham Lincoln, among many others. His contemporaries include Norman Vincent Peale and Dale Carnegie, and current writers and philosophers such as Jack Canfield and Brian Tracy have referred to Wilferd Peterson's works. His inspirational essays were made into greeting cards, calendars and gift books, which appeared in Hallmark stores from 1970 through 1980. His essays have appeared in Dear Abby's column, used within Blue Mountain Arts gift books and Chicken Soup for the Traveler's Soul, and specific quotes from his works appear in Quotable Cards, available at major retailers and gift stores. Now there is a product available called the Art of Marriage Photo Frame, which features The Art of Marriage essay foil-stamped on a mat, and includes an insert for a 5"x7" engagement, wedding or anniversary photo. A portion of the proceeds of this product will support the Art of Marriage Foundation. About "The Art of Marriage" essay - view short version - view long version His most well known essay, "The Art of Marriage" has been called by Souvenir Press the "most frequently recited English-language wedding poems and one of the greatest odes to matrimony. It embodies the sentiments, the ideals, and the love to which any marriage aspires. The memorable simplicity of its language makes the poem a touchstone for all couples, both at the start of a relationship and after the blessings of a lifetime in love."
Wilferd Peterson was married to Ruth Irene Rector Peterson in 1921 (she passed away in 1979, one month after celebrating their 58th wedding anniversary). 58 years! He credits his wife Ruth as being the inspiration for his work (saying that while he "wrote about the art of living, she lived it"), and they collaborated often on producing these inspirational books. About the Art of Marriage Foundation The mission of the Art of Marriage Foundation is to help couples develop strong and healthy marriages and families through marriage education. Our goal is to reach engaged couples with positive messages about "planning for their marriage, while planning their wedding." Our objective is to provide "The Art of Marriage" essay by Wilferd A. Peterson in various formats, helping couples to learn the "art" of building a strong marriage, and provide additional resources for couples to consider (such as pre-marital counseling, specialized programs and workshops or talking with a member of the clergy). For more information and to find out how you can contribute or donate, visit www.artofmarriage.org
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