The Magic Shell

By Mare Bowman

This is a Once Upon A Time story of a time-worn, overlooked, broken shell and the magic (or was it really magic?) that it had on the life of a child. A child who felt imperfect, much like the broken shell and imperfect much like many of us. This is a story that will set you on a path to something so wonderful that only you will be able to imagine what it will be. Your dreams, your desires, and your wishes can be fulfilled.

The message in The Magic Shell can change and enhance your life forever . . .

This story is a gift that will last forever . . .

The Magic Shell is indeed a book that is an ideal keepsake for yourself or a wonderful gift for the daughters, granddaughters, sisters, nieces and special friends in your life.

The opening page offers the gift To and From page

with a generous area for your sentiments.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: May 11, 2011
• ISBN: 9781452051147

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© 1997-2011 Mare Bowman. All rights reserved.

No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without written permission from the author.

First published by AuthorHouse 8/18/2011

ISBN: 978-1-4520-5113-0 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-4520-5738-5 (hc)

ISBN: 978-1-4520-5114-7 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2010910273

Printed in the United States of America

Bloomington, Indiana

This book is printed on acid-free paper.

Story and Illustrations

By Mare Bowman

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Contents

Introduction:

About the Author

Dedicated to

Alyson Crystal Wall

Having you as a granddaughter…..Priceless!

With Love

Anytime, Anywhere

Your Mimi

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Introduction:

THE MAGIC SHELL

I am a grown woman now, older and wiser, who has lived far beyond her wildest dreams. I have touched the lives of many of those who have crossed my path lo these many years.

I was no different than you. Nor am I really any different than you now.

My story is one of magic (maybe).

It’s a story that will set you on a path to something so wonderful that only you will be able to imagine what it will be. Your dreams, your desires and your wishes can be fulfilled.

I am successful now and very, very happy. I have gotten, and I have been given everything I have ever wanted and more. I have a wonderful family and many wonderful friends, and I am filled with gratitude everyday…

The story of this magic shell will be a treasure to you. So many happy, successful people live by this message everyday. And you can, too.

All because of……

The Magic Shell

missing image file nce upon a time…there was a lonely little girl with no one to play with. She had no brothers or sisters. Her mother and father worked many long hours every day just to make ends meet. They rented an apartment. Her parents had never owned a home of their own. However, the little girl was happy that she lived near a beach.

She longed every day for someone to play with. But no one wanted to play with her. No one wanted to be her