Since then, “The Dash” has been published hundreds of times in books, newspapers, magazines, and company newsletters. In 239 words, she captured the “simple truths” of why we were put on this earth.

When Linda Ellis wrote the poem in one afternoon in 1996, she had no idea that it would change her life forever. This inspirational book is one of the most searched for books on our site because it has such life-changing potential. It’s “the dash” - those years in between and what you do with them - that does. The date you were born and the date you died aren’t what really matter. This email informs you that your order has been processed and will ship within 24 hours. When your order has been processed for shipment, you will receive a Shipping Confirmation email that will include tracking information.For faster response, please call customer care at 1-80. We cannot make changes to your order once you have received your Shipping Confirmation email. If any changes are needed please contact us as soon as possible. Please note that all charges on your account for Simple Truths will appear as Sourcebooks, Inc.We also offer expedited shipping options, and orders will be shipped by your selected method of choice.Īfter you place your order, you will receive an order confirmation email from If your email does not arrive, please check your spam folder and be sure to add our email address to your address book. All shipments to Canada or international locations are currently shipped by UPS. All other orders require a physical address for delivery. Orders of 5 or more books are shipped via United Parcel Service (UPS). orders, we currently ship via the United States Postal Service (USPS) for orders containing 5 books or less. states, Canada, and other international locations.

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