Elizabeth George (author)
Susan Elizabeth George is an American author and Christian speaker based in Seattle, Washington. She has written over 80 books and gift books aimed mainly at adult women, young adults, teens, tweens and children. She also co-authored 4 marriage books and 3 children's books with Jim George, her husband.
Early life
George was born in Granite, Oklahoma 11 November 1944 to Richard Henry White and Ruth Harrison White. She graduated from College High School in Bartlesville, Oklahoma in 1962. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Education from The University of Oklahoma in 1966. Her first year out of college, George was a junior high and high school English and business teacher. She was also a Logos Bible Institute instructor and a Bible study lecturer and curriculum development team member at Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California.
Writing
George began writing in the early 1990s. She published her first book, Loving God with All Your Mind, in 1994.
Reception
George was the recipient of the Harvest House Gold Award in 2002 and the Harvest House Platinum Award in 2004.
Personal life
George married Jim George on 1 June 1965 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. The couple met while attending The University of Oklahoma. George graduated from The University of Oklahoma in 1966. Today the Georges live in Seattle, Washington and spend time writing in Hawaii. They have two daughters. George and her husband have co-authored four marriage books and three children's books.