My Mother and Other New Englanders

“Delivered to us in rich and vivid imagery, My Mother and Other New Englanders is a work of transportation. We are given passage to the family stories and history of the author, replete with faith in Christ. Their legacy of faith spills into every verse and stanza—marking even the most ordinary moments of life with renewed wonder, curiosity, and stability.”


—Josh Harp, pastor, King of Kings Church





“My Mother and Other New Englanders creates a tapestry of nature and people, with the threads of faith in God as the warp and woof. As with any poetry compilation, readers will find favorites, and this reader is no exception. With the of theme of New England, Erikson captures the sights and sounds of the myriad seasons while reminding the reader of the things we all hold in common as humans created in the image of God.”


—Sharon Thayer, mother and teacher





“Having read Erikson’s book of poetry, my life has been transformed—hopefully not just briefly—from a deft management of chaos to a slower and more purposeful reflection on every beautiful detail that I experience. I highly recommend this voyage through simpler times when people truly understood what it means to be patient and long-suffering, to live by faith, and to find joy in the challenge of ‘making do’ on very little.”


—A. L. van der Herik, mother and author of The Shortest Leap: The Rational Underpinnings of Faith in Jesus





“Reading Erikson’s work, I feel like an archaeologist being handed precious stones or artifacts. Some artifacts are easy to understand, while others require more pondering. One stone often has the most meaning when examined in relationship to other stones; musings, devotionals, and narratives all tied together, inviting readers to explore and celebrate family with the author.”


—Tim Sunderland, businessman





“I really enjoyed this book of poetry. The author is a master of words, and often a tear came to my eye in reading these poems. I will definitely be reading this again.”


—Eugene Van Hofwegen, retired law enforcement