Carole C. Carlson

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Carole C. Carlson (February 10, 1925 - December 21, 1999) [1] was an American author known for her contributions to religious literature. She was known as a ghostwriter for Hal Lindsey, who is recognized as the father of modern Bible prophecy. She has been credited with writing over twenty books, including works co-authored with David Jeremiah. Her most notable works include In My Father's House: The Years Before "the Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom, which she co-authored, and The Late Great Planet Earth .

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Carole C. Carlson was born February 10, 1925 in Wheaton, Illinois. [1] She graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1946 with a degree in journalism. [1]

After looking for personal fulfillment in education and upward mobility, Carlson eventually became involved in political activism in the 1960s. [2] She was later "saved" at a Billy Graham Crusade. [2]

Carlson credits God with directing her to Hal Lindsey, who was a prophecy expert who couldn't write. Carlson suggested to him that they write a book. [2] The Late Great Planet Earth became a best seller. During the writing of a second book with Lindsey, Satan is Alive and Well on Planet Earth, Carlson's son, Kent, was killed in a plane crash in Simi Valley. [2]

Carlson authored or co-authored more than 20 books, including works with Billy Graham, David Jeremiah, Dale Evans Rogers, and Corrie ten Boom. [1] [3]

In addition to work as an author and ghost writer, Carlson also was a frequent speaker and workshop lecturer at religious conferences. [3] [2] [4]

Carlson considered meeting Corrie ten Boom to be one of her most meaningful experiences. [2] She lived with ten Boom in Holland while researching her book. [2]

Carlson died on December 21, 1999.

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