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The Three Secrets
The Three Secrets is a simple story of life’s journey as experienced by a sunflower, and it is perhaps a metaphor for all life journeys. The story is accompanied by the author’s equally simple illustrations, drawn using the mouse with a very old “paint” program on a very old computer. The simplicity of the story and illustrations work together to share the miraculous wonder of life with children and adults alike.
40 pages, Paperback
Published January 17, 2017
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December 24, 2025
The Three Secrets is a beautifully written parable that uses nature as a gentle yet powerful teacher. While the story follows the life cycle of a sunflower, its deeper meaning speaks to every life journey growth, fulfillment, loss, and renewal.
The author’s use of a seed carried by the wind is both poetic and accessible, making complex ideas about existence, purpose, and continuity easy to understand for readers of all ages. Each “secret” is revealed at just the right moment, mirroring the emotional rhythm of life itself. The transitions through the seasons are especially effective, reinforcing the message that challenges and change are not obstacles, but essential parts of growth.
What makes this book stand out is its hopeful perspective on endings. The final secret reframes loss as transcendence, offering comfort and wisdom through the idea that life continues beyond any single form. This is a story that invites reflection and leaves the reader with a sense of peace and continuity.
A thoughtful and meaningful read, The Three Secrets is perfect for readers who enjoy allegorical storytelling, nature-inspired wisdom, and stories that linger long after the final page.
The author’s use of a seed carried by the wind is both poetic and accessible, making complex ideas about existence, purpose, and continuity easy to understand for readers of all ages. Each “secret” is revealed at just the right moment, mirroring the emotional rhythm of life itself. The transitions through the seasons are especially effective, reinforcing the message that challenges and change are not obstacles, but essential parts of growth.
What makes this book stand out is its hopeful perspective on endings. The final secret reframes loss as transcendence, offering comfort and wisdom through the idea that life continues beyond any single form. This is a story that invites reflection and leaves the reader with a sense of peace and continuity.
A thoughtful and meaningful read, The Three Secrets is perfect for readers who enjoy allegorical storytelling, nature-inspired wisdom, and stories that linger long after the final page.
November 15, 2025
A Beautiful Parable of Life’s Journey
Such a lovely and meaningful story! I adore how a simple sunflower becomes a mirror for our lives growth, beauty, and legacy. Perfect for all ages.
Such a lovely and meaningful story! I adore how a simple sunflower becomes a mirror for our lives growth, beauty, and legacy. Perfect for all ages.
November 15, 2025
Heartwarming + Thought-Provoking
This book made me cry and smile at the same time. Nature teaching us about purpose? Yes, please. Absolutely gorgeous.
This book made me cry and smile at the same time. Nature teaching us about purpose? Yes, please. Absolutely gorgeous.
November 15, 2025
Simple Story, Profound Message
A short read with a BIG takeaway: life moves in cycles, and joy always returns. I’ll be gifting this one to friends.
A short read with a BIG takeaway: life moves in cycles, and joy always returns. I’ll be gifting this one to friends.
November 15, 2025
Kids Loved It I Loved It More
My children enjoyed the sunflower’s journey, but I found the deeper allegory incredibly moving. One of those rare books that grows with the reader.
My children enjoyed the sunflower’s journey, but I found the deeper allegory incredibly moving. One of those rare books that grows with the reader.
November 15, 2025
A Gentle Reminder To Trust the Seasons
Beautiful metaphor for patience and resilience. I’ll never look at sunflowers the same way.
Beautiful metaphor for patience and resilience. I’ll never look at sunflowers the same way.
November 15, 2025
Inspiring and Uplifting
This story gave me a renewed sense of hope. Even in dark seasons, new life is waiting.
This story gave me a renewed sense of hope. Even in dark seasons, new life is waiting.
November 15, 2025
Poetic and Spiritual
Feels like a meditation wrapped inside a children's story. Stunning imagery and a message that lingers.
Feels like a meditation wrapped inside a children's story. Stunning imagery and a message that lingers.
November 16, 2025
A Story of Legacy and Immortality
The ending filled me with awe. Our impact continues long after us and that is the greatest secret of all.
The ending filled me with awe. Our impact continues long after us and that is the greatest secret of all.
November 16, 2025
Perfect Gift for Graduates
Such an encouraging metaphor for starting new life chapters. A memorable keepsake book.
Such an encouraging metaphor for starting new life chapters. A memorable keepsake book.
November 16, 2025
A Hopeful Story About Change
Helped me rethink the challenges in my own life, Seasons may be tough, but they’re not the end.
Helped me rethink the challenges in my own life, Seasons may be tough, but they’re not the end.
November 16, 2025
Deep But Accessible
Impressed by how much spiritual depth is contained in such a short parable. Lovely pacing, lovely message.
Impressed by how much spiritual depth is contained in such a short parable. Lovely pacing, lovely message.
November 16, 2025
Sweet, Sad, and Full of Joy
Life isn’t always easy but beauty returns. This book conveys that so perfectly.
Life isn’t always easy but beauty returns. This book conveys that so perfectly.
November 16, 2025
A Must-Read for Nature Lovers
The writing really captures the magic of the natural world. It made me appreciate the miracle of every seed.
The writing really captures the magic of the natural world. It made me appreciate the miracle of every seed.
November 16, 2025
Gentle Wisdom in Story Form
Helps readers reflect on their own growth. I felt seen and encouraged by a tiny sunflower.
Helps readers reflect on their own growth. I felt seen and encouraged by a tiny sunflower.
November 16, 2025
A Celebration of Nature and Life
The metaphor of the three secrets is brilliant and universal. Beautifully written and deeply meaningful.
The metaphor of the three secrets is brilliant and universal. Beautifully written and deeply meaningful.
November 16, 2025
Teaches Kids About Change
Beautiful teaching tool! Helps kids understand that life has ups and downs, but joy always returns.
Beautiful teaching tool! Helps kids understand that life has ups and downs, but joy always returns.
November 16, 2025
A Soulful Little Masterpiece
Short but incredibly impactful. I closed the book feeling lighter and more connected to the natural world.
Short but incredibly impactful. I closed the book feeling lighter and more connected to the natural world.
November 16, 2025
Absolutely Timeless
You could read this decades from now and the message would still ring true. That’s real storytelling.
You could read this decades from now and the message would still ring true. That’s real storytelling.
November 16, 2025
Reminds Us of Our Roots
There’s something grounding about this book. Makes you appreciate your beginnings and where you’re headed.
There’s something grounding about this book. Makes you appreciate your beginnings and where you’re headed.
November 16, 2025
Life Lessons Without Preaching
The symbolism is clear and powerful, but never heavy-handed. Really well balanced.
The symbolism is clear and powerful, but never heavy-handed. Really well balanced.
November 16, 2025
A Story That Helps You Breathe
Reading this felt like taking a walk through nature. Calm, refreshing, and full of wisdom.
Reading this felt like taking a walk through nature. Calm, refreshing, and full of wisdom.
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November 16, 2025I’ll Reread This Again and Again
The kind of message you want to revisit whenever life feels heavy. Truly timeless.
The kind of message you want to revisit whenever life feels heavy. Truly timeless.
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