Background
Arlene B. Curtiss was born on March 29, 1934 in New York Mills, New York, USA.
hypnotherapist psychotherapist author
Arlene B. Curtiss was born on March 29, 1934 in New York Mills, New York, USA.
She graduated from the University of Maryland and received a Bachelor of Arts degree, then she studied at the State University of San Diego and received her Master of Arts degree.
A. B. Curtiss is a board-certified cognitive behavioral therapist, diplomate of the board psychology, MS, CBT, CH, MFCC, certified hypnotist, author, lecturer.
Her first work, a book with pictures "In the company of bears", had a decisive and popular success, and her second book for young people "Children of the Gods" reached the same recognition. These books were published in 1929.
According to the Smithsonian Institution, her book, "The little chapel that stood," is a wonderful work of children's literature that balances historical fact with an uplifting message. It's powerful narrative makes it the perfect fit for a new Smithsonian OurStory module focused on a difficult anniversary." So it became the feature book for the Smithsonian Institution's OurStory interactive 9/11 program for schools and libraries. It was also chosen by the 9/11 Memorial Museum at the World Trade Center for their educational program where the book will be read and a film adaptation of the book will be shown on a giant screen to visitors. It is considered by both reviewers and teachers alike as the best children's book ever written about 9/11.
Her books have been translated in 5 languages including Japanese and Russian.
She was married to Raymond G. Curtis, who was an exchange broker on September 8, 1956. They had 5 children: Dean, Ford, Demming Forsyte, Sunday, Wolf.