​"If you ask for what you want you can have
amazing results, like my
coveted​ and rare interview with
India's Prime
​Minister Indira Gandhi" -
​ Beverly Kievman Copen

Beverely Kievman Copen

Photo courtesy of Linda McDoudal

2025 New York, Los Angeles, Hollywood and Southeast, United States, and
​ London, England Regional Book Festival "Honorable Mention" winner - Non-fiction category

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"Teri Leigh Rouse is an accomplished journalist who has used her outstanding talents to beautifully capture the essence of who I am. This includes entrepreneurial endeavors, desire for lifelong learning and helping others find their true passion; travels around the world; photographer and published author; successes, failures and tragic losses, as well as my beloved, blended family and longtime friends. I’ve had so many exceptional experiences.  This includes working with former President and Governor Jimmy Carter as the first film representative of Georgia providing talent for films like The Longest Yard starring Burt Reynolds. Teri knew what she wanted and believed my vibrant life journey was worth sharing. She asked me if she could write this book.
​​I immediately said, ‘YES, WHY NOT!'"

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It is our greatest hope that within these pages you will find the light within to become who you want to be;
ask for what you want;
​dream bigger than you imagined; believe in yourself and discover how to contend with the inevitable challenges, ​failures and roadblocks that we all face.
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​I spent more than a year-and-a-half researching, interviewing, and writing this book in the process of finding a true understanding of Beverly’s ways of the world. What I’ve discovered is that her life is so much more than a biography. Rather, it’s a testament to living the best life you possibly can - no matter your circumstances, or age - and finding the tools necessary to do so. This includes,
​“always asking for what you want”. 

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"Amazingly, Teri Rouse has been able to chronicle the life of a remarkable, fascinating and loving woman, while giving us all the sense that we might be able to channel some of her enthusiasm in our own lives." 
​- Anita Smith
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"​WHY NOT, pick it up on Amazon.
Great gift idea for graduates and retirees."
- Kathy Ray

"Teri captures, not only Beverly's personal journey but also offers a blueprint for anyone striving to overcome challenges and achieve their dreams."
- Kasey Salas
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This book will leave you asking the question,
​“Why Not ? This book is sure to leave you inspired to be
all you can be."
- Dick Inman
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​ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Teri Leigh Rouse has been a professional journalist for more than 25 years. She has a degree from San Diego State University in Journalism. Like Beverly, she thrives on asking questions to understand the world around us, 
and she is truly fascinated by others. Writing, travel, photography, voiceovers,  and animals are her top interests, along with her belief in the Lord Jesus Christ.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Teri Leigh Rouse 
[email protected]
925-324-7494                                                                      

Beverly Kievman Copen
beverlycopen2.com
​[email protected]
​ 928-203-6508