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by Carrie Magalski (Author), Dona Gelsinger (Artist)
Heaven's Angels Author, Carrie Magalski and world-renowned angel artist, Dona Gelsinger, present an exciting glimpse into the world of angels. Based on the teachings of St. Thomas Aquinas' best-known work, The Summa Theologica, this book will express these foundational truths of the angelic choirs in a visual and compelling way for all readers to understand. Archangel Uriel, who is referenced in the apocryphal texts of the Bible and revered in early and modern Eastern Christianity, takes the reader on this journey through creation, and explains the missions of the angelic choirs as they pertain to the universe and mankind. He also inspires us with an insight that can only be perceived without the boundaries of space or time. This book will pique the interest of all ages while the artwork will inspire the minds of the reader to search deeper on their path of truth.About the AuthorCarrie Magalski is a writer, creator and and multi-media producer. Her inspiring articles, writings and radio interviews are featured in various multi-media venues. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Salem State University with a BSW in Social Work and her professional experience encompasses leadership roles in higher education, broadcast communications, youth ministry and writing. She is also the the co-creator, producer and writer of a multimedia fictional series about angels teaching virtues to children called, "Inspirit- The Chronicles of Uriel". Carrie has served on the governing boards of non-profit organizations that serve families suffering from infant loss and the homeless.About the ArtistFrom the day she was able to grasp a pencil, Dona has had a love for art. She would sit for hours studying her Grandfather as he honed his craft at the easel, painting rugged landscapes in oil. Dona went on to study art at Cal State Long Beach and following graduation, began a career as freelance artist. Her first major commission was to paint near life-size paintings of the Stations of the Cross for St. Denis Catholic Church in Diamond Bar, CA where they hang to this day. In the late 90s, Dona was propelled into the spotlight with her Heaven's Little Angels series, which led to hundreds of licensed products and over $100 million in retail sales. She has since gone on to work with many of the top brands in the world including Home Shopping Network, NCAA Football, Realtree, Pillow Pet, Kleenex and Mariah Carey. Dona and her family reside in the picturesque Rogue River Valley of Southern Oregon where the region's natural beauty and abundant wildlife continue to inspire new works of art by Dona Gelsinger.
