About the Author

Patrice Karst is a best-selling author of both adult and children's books, teacher, guide, mother and popular speaker whose books have been translated worldwide. One of today's most well-loved inspirational voices, she offers simple guidance about strengthening our relationship with Spirit/God by combining her study of global spiritual practices with a powerful, forthright and down-to-earth style. Using her entertaining unique blend of humor, honest and audience interaction she shares her message of hope, love and comfort to appreciative audiences everywhere.

Love, and the needs of the heart are something Karst understands well. She has made a literary career out of addressing in warm and humorous prose the issues that tickle or trouble our souls, both spiritually and practically. Her audiences, readers and worldwide fans delight in the truth of her promise and ability to “always keep it real".

Patrice Karst is the author of the phenomenal bestselling children's book, The Invisible String, which has sold over 1 Million copies. It is the story of the String (made out of love) that connects us all.

She is also the author of: “The Smile That Went Around the World” (ISBN# 9780875168753; published by DeVorss & Company).

She has also written:  The Invisible Leash:  A Story Celebrating Love After the Loss of a Pet; The Invisible Web: A Story Celebrating Love and Universal Connection, You Are Never Alone: An Invisible String Lullaby and a therapeutic activity book, co-written with Dana Wyss, Ph.D., The Invisible String Workbook : Creative Activities to Comfort, Calm and Connect.

All of Patrice’s books carry the universal theme of LOVE and her books have been translated worldwide. She is passionate about spreading her message across the planet.

Born in London, England, Patrice now lives at the beach in Southern California, and is the mother of one grown son. She invites you to visit her online at patricekarst.com.

Reviews

"The Invisible String is a beautiful way to begin to try, as parents, to instill in children the impenetrable power of the heart, the energy of love, and the flow that can be felt from the grace in every moment." Tony Robbins

"It’s been a book we use now when I leave the house during the day, when I travel. My kids talk constantly about mom, did you feel me, I was tugging on your heart string. . . It’s just the most beautiful, beautiful book, and it actually makes me cry, I think, every time...." Sara Haines: ABC’s The View

If I could only have one book to use for counseling purposes, this would be it. This book is extremely versatile. It can be used for any type of separation, loss. The premise of the book is that we are all connected by an invisible string. Even though it is invisible, you can feel it with your heart. Everyone has an invisible string, and it can reach anywhere, even heaven. The book's message is that no one is ever alone, even when their loved one is not physically present. --United Way-Life Lessons for Little Ones

THE INVISIBLE STRING teaches kids how to deal with missing a parent by understanding that they are still connected to their parent via an invisible string. While not geared solely to military families, this touching book can help young children feel connected with deployed parents or other family members that are far away. ----Military Family.Org

Separation is a serious issue, both for parents and their children. This is the main reason why The Invisible String (by Patrice Karst) has made its way to the third spot on the list of Top 10 Books for 3 year olds. It can also be a tale on how to deal with loss - specifically the death of someone a child loved, or the overall anxiety and fear that comes from the thought of being separated from a person that is an integral part of a child's life. However, this book isn't just a creative comfort for children - it's also an important tale for anyone who has ever had difficulty dealing with loss or separation.
The story begins with a mother telling her twins that an 'invisible string' connects to all the hearts of people. This string cannot be cut, torn, or broken in any way - even after death. Instead, it acts as a conductor of love between the people who care about each other. This string also cannot be seen with the eyes, but it can be felt with the heart - sending the message to readers that they are never truly alone, and will never be forgotten or abandoned by those who their invisible string is connected to.
The Invisible String is self-explanatory; it's a must-have for the bookshelves of anyone who enjoys reading a tale with a positive moral and practiced life lesson. The string can be the comfort children need to get over a divorce, a death, a loss of any kind - but it can also be the one thing that makes an adult feel better about the same situations. Instead of feeling disconnected due to travel, heartbreak, or physical loss, people who "feel" their invisible string are likely to experience a better understanding and firmer grasp on their emotions and the situation they're dealing with. ----Best Reading for Kids