Live Your Dash

In 1996, Linda Ellis read her poem "The Dash" on the syndicated radio program This is Your Life: Poems for Everyday, and it became an instant, meteoric success. Calls came in from people around the country eager to tell Linda how her words had touched their hearts. That was the beginning of an enduring phenomenon. Live Your Dash captures and expands upon the theme of the original poem, which encourages people to live their lives excitedly and fully in each passing year--not necessarily waiting until they are older or have accumulated more time. Linda shares her message of joy, hope, and positive energy through uplifting stories, essays, and poetry, along with tales of people who have been touched by the dash--including football coach Lou Holtz and singer David Cook. An inspiring look at life based on the fantastically successful poem.