Lyrical: Poems That Could Become Songs - Paperback

by Allan Hugh Jr. Cole (Author), Meredith C. Cole (Author)

Written by a father and daughter who share a passion for philosophy, poetry, music, literature, and learning, one finds in this unique book of poems wisdom and insights born of common human experiences: illness, loss, anxiety, loneliness, betrayal, disappointment, and uncertainty; as well as the transformative power of hope, joy, meaning, purpose, agency, family, faith, friendship, and especially a devotion to the people, pursuits, and practices beloved by the authors.

Author Biography

Allan Hugh Cole Jr. is Dean of the School of Social Work at The University of Texas at Austin, where he is also appointed as the Robert Lee Sutherland Chair in Mental Health and Social Policy and the Bert Kruger Smith Centennial Professor in Social Work. He also serves as Deputy for Medical Humanities and Technology, and as Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, at Dell Medical School.



Meredith C. Cole is a student at The University of Texas at Austin, where she is completing the Plan II Honors Program and majoring in philosophy.