Beginnings and Beyond gathers poems from six of Carol Lynn Pearson's cherished collections into one volume. Organized by life's great themes—divine origins, God and eternity, prayer, growth, motherhood, marriage, adversity, service, and death—these accessible, tender, and often witty poems speak to the everyday spiritual life of Latter-day Saint women and families. With warmth and honesty, Pearson illuminates faith found in kitchens, cradles, and quiet chapels, offering comfort, insight, and courage for readers navigating love, loss, and their own becoming. A definitive collection gathering six of Carol Lynn Pearson's beloved poetry books into one volume Contains the classic, widely-shared poems 'Millie's Mother's Red Dress' and 'Throw It Away' Perfect Mother's Day or Relief Society gift for the LDS woman in your life Poems that meet women at every life stage—birth, marriage, motherhood, empty nest, aging, loss Perfect for a Latter-day Saint woman who loves accessible, heartfelt poetry about faith, motherhood, and finding the sacred in everyday life.