Carole C. Carlson (February 10, 1925 - December 21, 1999)[1] was an American author known for her contributions to religious literature. She was known as a ghostwriter for Hal Lindsey, who is recognized as the father of modern Bible prophecy. She has been credited with writing over twenty books, including works co-authored with David Jeremiah. Her most notable works include In My Father's House: The Years Before "the Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom, which she co-authored, and The Late Great Planet Earth.
Background
editCarole C. Carlson was born February 10, 1925 in Wheaton, Illinois.[1] She graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1946 with a degree in journalism.[1]
After looking for personal fulfillment in education and upward mobility, Carlson eventually became involved in political activism in the 1960s.[2] She was later "saved" at a Billy Graham Crusade.[2]
Carlson credits God with directing her to Hal Lindsey, who was a prophecy expert who couldn't write. Carlson suggested to him that they write a book.[2] The Late Great Planet Earth became a best seller. During the writing of a second book with Lindsey, Satan is Alive and Well on Planet Earth, Carlson's son, Kent, was killed in a plane crash in Simi Valley.[2]
Carlson authored or co-authored more than 20 books, including works with Billy Graham, David Jeremiah, Dale Evans Rogers, and Corrie ten Boom.[1][3]
In addition to work as an author and ghost writer, Carlson also was a frequent speaker and workshop lecturer at religious conferences.[3][2][4]
Carlson considered meeting Corrie ten Boom to be one of her most meaningful experiences.[2] She lived with ten Boom in Holland while researching her book.[2]
Carlson died on December 21, 1999.
Works
editAuthor
edit- Straw Houses in the Wind (1974)[4]
- Established in Eden (1978)[5]
- Corrie Ten Boom, Her Life, Her Faith: A Biography (1984)
- A Light in Babylon: A Novel Based on the Life of Daniel (1985)
Co-author
edit- The Late Great Planet Earth by Hal Lindsey (1970)
- Satan Is Alive and Well on Planet Earth by Hal Lindsey (1972)
- In My Father's House: The Years Before "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom (1976)
- The Terminal Generation by Hal Lindsey (1977)
- Woman by Dale Evans (1980)
- Grandparents Can by Dale Evans (1983)[6]
- Say Yes to Your Potential by Skip Ross (1983)
- Exposing the Myths of Parenthood by David Jeremiah (1988)
- Escape the Coming Night by David Jeremiah (1991)[3]
- The Handwriting on the Wall: Secrets from the Prophecies of Daniel by David Jeremiah (1992)[3]
- The Teacher Who Couldn't Read by John Corcoran (1994)[7][8]
- Invasion of Other Gods: The Seduction of New Age Spirituality by David Jeremiah (1995)[3]
- Our Values: Stories and Wisdom by Dale Evans (1999)
References
editFootnotes
edit- ^ a b c d Santa Maria Times 1999.
- ^ a b c d e f g Nolan 1979.
- ^ a b c d e Santa Ynez Valley News 1997.
- ^ a b The Star-Democrat 1984.
- ^ Marshall 1979.
- ^ The Star-Democrat 1983.
- ^ Wheeler 2000.
- ^ Leovy 1999.
Sources
edit- "Carole C. Carlson", Santa Maria Times, Santa Maria, California, p. 2, December 24, 1999
- "Dutch woman's ministry is a legend", The Star-Democrat, p. 8, January 20, 1984
- "Evans says 'Grandparents Can'", The Star-Democrat, p. 14, September 2, 1983
- Leovy, Jill (September 21, 1999), "Teaching a Lesson in Literacy, Character", The Los Angeles Times, p. B15
{{citation}}: CS1 maint: ref duplicates default (link) - "Local at conference", Santa Ynez Valley News, Santa Ynez, California, p. 2, March 20, 1997
- Nolan, Jane (April 7, 1979), "Christian author asks where the heroes have all gone", Ventura County Star, p. 8
{{citation}}: CS1 maint: ref duplicates default (link) - Marshall, Jane P. (April 13, 1979), "Today's family facing brighter future", Fort Worth Star Telegram, Fort Worth, Texas, p. 63
{{citation}}: CS1 maint: ref duplicates default (link) - Wheeler, Carolynne (September 29, 2000), "Dealing with the 'invisible' disability", The Ottawa Citizen, p. 88-89
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