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Bradley Keith Graham grew up in rural Boise, Idaho, third of nine children in home environment that could only be described as “Camelot”. From an early age he memorized poems and stories that taught life lessons and values, following the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as the framework for his life. As a student at BYU, and later as a missionary, he began to write stories and poems intended to lift, edify and teach the reader. In 1985 Brad married Carolyn Beales, the girl of his dreams and together they began building their own little kingdom of Camelot. Today, that kingdom includes their 7 children, along with 4 of their spouses and 9 grandkids who have joined the clan. These wonderful people, along with those that will surely come in the future, are the inspiration for all the stories and poems that come from Brad’s pen. This book is Brad’s second published work, and also the second collaborative effort with this daughter Gretchen, which is especially rewarding.
Gretchen Renee O’Neill was born in Cottonwood, Utah to Bradley and Carolyn Graham. Third of seven children Gretchen grew up in a home full of laughter and love. She was born with a gift, and as a little girl was always doodling, coloring or creating something beautiful to look at. As she grew older, she broadened her talent with study in oils, watercolor and even digital design. While earning her Art degree she met and married Christopher O’Neill, who shared her passion for life, as well as her eternal family goals. They have been blessed with two beautiful children. Gretchen’s ideas, thoughts and feelings are beautifully expressed in her art, and her illustrations in DELIVERANCE are deep with their own expressions of what Christ’s Atonement means to her and expand the meaning of the words exponentially.
