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 was described by some as the father of modern Bible prophecy. She wrote 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.
Background
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 could not 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]
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 the Netherlands while researching her book.[2]
