Arrows Across Eons: Becoming Tina Turner
Katherine Carlson, the author of Arrows Across Eons: Becoming Tina Turner does not believe in coincidences – nor should she. With the title Arrows Across Eons: Becoming Tina Turner the book might first be understood as merely a story of a Tina Turner fan writing about her experiences as an admirer of the Queen of Rock and Roll. Indeed, one sees Katherine witnessing Tina live on stage, collecting important memorabilia and records as well as plastering her room with posters.
At a first glance, Katherine might not necessarily appear much differently from many teenagers. However, soon fascinating similarities between Katherine and Tina, who grew up as Anna Mae, appear.
An Interview with Katherine Carlson
by Barbara Bullock
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Katherine Carlson, author Arrows Across Eons: Becoming Tina Turner. An interview by Barbara Bullock
Arrows Across Eons: Becoming Tina Turner
Katherine Carlson, the author of Arrows Across Eons: Becoming Tina Turner does not believe in coincidences – nor should she. With the title Arrows Across Eons: Becoming Tina Turner the book might first be understood as merely a story of a Tina Turner fan writing about her experiences as an admirer of the Queen of Rock and Roll. Indeed, one sees Katherine witnessing Tina live on stage, collecting important memorabilia and records as well as plastering her room with posters.
At a first glance, Katherine might not necessarily appear much differently from many teenagers. However, soon fascinating similarities between Katherine and Tina, who grew up as Anna Mae, appear.
An Interview with Katherine Carlson
by Barbara Bullock
Arrows Across Eons: Becoming Tina Turner
Katherine Carlson, the author of Arrows Across Eons: Becoming Tina Turner does not believe in coincidences – nor should she. With the title Arrows Across Eons: Becoming Tina Turner the book might first be understood as merely a story of a Tina Turner fan writing about her experiences as an admirer of the Queen of Rock and Roll. Indeed, one sees Katherine witnessing Tina live on stage, collecting important memorabilia and records as well as plastering her room with posters.
At a first glance, Katherine might not necessarily appear much differently from many teenagers. However, soon fascinating similarities between Katherine and Tina, who grew up as Anna Mae, appear.
An Interview with Katherine Carlson
by Barbara Bullock
An Interview with Katherine Carlson By Barbara Bullock
Katherine Carlson, the author of Arrows Across Eons: Becoming Tina Turner does not believe in coincidences nor should she. With the title Arrows Across Eons: Becoming Tina Turner the book might first be understood as merely a story of a Tina Turner fan writing about her experiences as an admirer of the Queen of Rock and Roll. Indeed, one sees Katherine witnessing Tina live on stage, collecting important memorabilia and records as well as plastering her room with posters. At a first glance, Katherine might not necessarily appear much differently from many teenagers. However, soon fascinating similarities between Katherine and Tina, who grew up as Anna Mae, appear. Katherine was raised in the forests of Canada side by side with Native American heritage similar to little Anna Mae, whose mother had half Cherokee half Navajo heritage living in the backwaters of Tennessee. Both girls turned to nature and spirituality especially in difficult times of their lives and both probably knew deep down inside that they were destined for something bigger than a mundane life in the countryside. One soon starts to understand the similarities between the two women and comes to understand that Tina Turner is not only one of the greatest and electrifying performers of all times and Katherine a simple fan listening to her music and finding an idol in her. After all, the woman behind Tina Turner is a human being herself, just as we all are. Tina Turner is a stage persona. In addition, she is presented as rather a concept of strength and endurance and the fact that it is indeed possible to achieve anything and create simply the best out of even the cruelest circumstances in life. Katherine actually digs very deeply into the subject of philosophy and even spirituality when she elaborates that Tina Turner not only lives in all of us but compares the phenomenon even to God (Carlson, 2010). She reminds her readers to just pay attention to the universe in your current instant and your immediate surroundings in order to be touched by the Holy Spirit and be simply amazed by the many miracles it creates in our daily lives. These chapters make me believe that Katherine must be a very deep thinker, which makes it very appealing to explore her way of seeing things further. Katherine also continues that she even expects magical things to happen in her life - nothing less. And so the universe responds in form of the law of attraction. Miraculous serendipities appear in Katherines life, which lead to the probably rare opportunity to actually meet and become friends with people, who likely know Tina as the human being Anna Mae best such as her mother Zelma Bullock, her sister Alline, her son Craig and even Ike Turner, who is often still today associated with Tinas brutal early career and home life during their 16-year long marriage. As many metaphysical teachers will agree, the universe is a vast and mysterious dimension inexplicable and yet predictable to a certain degree if you believe in it that is. Neither tangible nor visible yet the universe is filled with specific rules, laws, roadmaps and an archive of everything that has ever been, is and will be. The universe is always around us, influencing and responding to us humble human beings. Spirit guides and higher powers as well as the higher self of each individual regardless of his/her belief system guide us and teach us along our lifes paths mirroring back experiences according to our deepest truths and desires as well as thoughts and actions good or bad. I would not be surprised if Katherine continues her writing and becomes one of the most successful metaphysical teachers some day should she wish to choose this path. In the meantime, I wanted to find out more about Katherine and her journey so far and interviewed her. Barbara: Katherine, I often see myself in you. I had a similar upbringing, had a hero, who saved my life when I needed it, have had miraculous encounters, and I am a very spiritual person, who knows that there is more than what we can see. I have often felt that I would like to tell my story to the world. I would like to know, what inspired you in general to tell your story to the world and when did you know that writing a book about it would be the best way to go? Katherine: Certain people suggested that this story had universal appeal, and I felt that way too. Since I am writer, it was a natural choice to express the story as a book. Barbara: If you look at yourself today and all you have achieved so far in your life, which your book also reveals - moving to Los Angeles, your career in show business, starting your writing career to name a few examples, do you think you and everything you do was meant to be from the beginning or is it the result of goal setting, positive thinking and creating your own life experience? Katherine: I think it is a combination of both. Barbara: When did you realize that Tina Turner is not just a hero for you and certainly one of the greatest performers of all time but rather a philosophy, a way of life, which can be found inside of all of us? Katherine: Her story is one of cultural significance - very symbolic in many ways. She has become synonymous with endurance and the resiliency of spirit. Barbara: What was your turning point in your life when your hero Tina saved your life? Katherine: Tina reminded me of my own potential. We can set our own course. Barbara: It must have felt surreal to meet Anna Mae Bullocks family. Has it? Katherine: Yes, at the time it felt surreal. Today, I realize that everything happens for a reason; all unfolds as it is meant to. Barbara: If you could say anything to Anna Mae what would you want to tell her? Katherine: I would thank her for remaining true to herself and for not giving up - for setting an example of courage. Barbara: You mention in your book that you expect magic in the form of amazing happenings. What is the next magical experience you expect in your life? What are your biggest dreams and goals from here? Katherine: To slowly allow fear to dissipate... in favor of trust, and to continue to tell meaningful stories, and to try to impact others in a positive and hopeful way. Barbara: I read in your book that God resides in all of us and all things surrounding us. Can you give me an example where you see it right this instant? Katherine: I can sense God in this very exchange. Barbara: Thank you, Katherine. As we close this conversation, I keep asking myself whether Katherines and my paths crossed in our lives for a reason as well. I suppose that well find out someday or will ponder forever. In this moment and for now, I am grateful to have come across Katherine Carlson and her story as well as Tina Turner - the Tina inside of all of us - as the brilliant and electrifying performer and the wonderful and inspiring human being Anna Mae Bullock. Copyright 2012 Barbara Bullock Works Cited: Carlson, K. (2010). Arrows Across Eons: Becoming Tina Turner. Lexington, KY: Shadow Vally Press. 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