Gimpy’s Secret – Corsense Institute

What is Gimpy's Secret?

Gimpy’s Secret…It’s What’s Missing is a book by author Elaine McLellan. It’s a beautifully simple story revealing the face of Love, what it looks like and how it works!

Gimpy’s Secret is a primary and simplified introduction to the newly discovered science of Love that parents and children can learn from together.

Readers Are Raving

WOW! You did an amazing job – what a wonderful story. Thank you so much for “sharing the secret” in such an enjoyable way. I hope everyone discovers it!

Wow, you have created a masterpiece, not only as a children’s book, but for adults as well. It is fun, insightful, intriguing, and so full of powerful messages. At a number of places, and especially at the end, I just felt overjoyed with amazing feelings. I laughed, cried, shook with excitement, and stopped to ponder deeply the meaning in my own life. I believe I do a good job of applying Technologies of Love, yet I know I will be doing it with a bit more intensity now. Thanks to Ellen and Gimpy, and especially you, Elaine.

It’s always encouraging to learn of resources which address such relevant topics as love and relationships. We hope that many more individuals will benefit from this book, and we wish you all the best as you move forward with your project.

I loved Gimpy! It is a heartwarming multi-layered gem. It covers so many life lessons which I wish I’d learned in school. I looked at the list of characteristics and thought “I’m a highly educated counselor and know all this.” I’m so glad I read the book anyway becaused it delivers a powerful emotional imprinting and showed me how much more I could do to foster love.

I could think of no better choice for my first book to read to him than Gimpy’s Secret. What beautiful words to speak over my son from his infancy. What a great message to raise him with! I look forward to reading this book to him and his siblings throughout the years. It is my hope that they will listen to it’s words and that with the help of such wonderful works as this, I’ll be able to raise children who are truly beautiful inside and out.

As I read it, I found myself drawn again and again to the images and words of wisdom found in its pages. I am looking forward to showing it to my granddaughter, daughter-in-law, and son in Colorado Springs, CO, and to my brother in Spur, Texas. I can guarantee you that Gimpy has found a home with me and my family, and that I will share this book with my friends and their families. I truly feel blessed with our new friendship and with my new friendship with Gimpy and friends.

Everyone in our family has read Gimpy. That little chicken has taught us all! We talk about the mnemonic at the dinner table and help each other live it out. We got caught up in the story, enjoyed the fun pictures and then our life was touched with an awesome message.

Creative, captivating and inspirational for children of all ages, Ms. McLellan’s story of Ellen’s encounter with Gimpy and his lessons of love has been a joy to read for the students and staff alike at the Tennessee School for the Blind.

Gimpy is indeed what is needed...a simple, practical and immensely entertaining presentation! A gentle story filled with many lessons to help those of all ages recognize Gimpy’s Secret...when it’s there and when it is not! My children, grandchildren and I have enjoyed the book immensely! Gimpy is a much loved and recognized creature in all of our lives.

Gimpy’s Secret is very clever, insightful, educational and motivational. The first part of the secret, “Attentiveness”, seems to be missing in most relationships today. Reading Gimpy’s Secret is fun and so helpful in making you aware of what is needed to improve your personal relationships. The secret and the answer are cleverly presented in the book. The illustrations are precious.

Gimpy is a MUST read for children and adults of all ages. Sometimes we forget what’s really important in life, but Gimpy reminds us and puts things into perspective for us. Read it alone or as a family…you will be touched by the message of this book. You will be a happier, more appreciative person and those around you will also see a difference in you. This is a great book that everyone should read!

I’ve simply enjoyed this masterpiece of literature!! It is pleasing how a disadvantage chicken can breath new life into a self-centered child and slowly and effectively change her attitude and thought processes towards others for the good!! In one sense, I compare Jesus and the chicken. Both were born in a barn, spoke messages to change people for the good, and that message when learned properly will remain forever in thought and action!! A beautiful book, I am, and have been blessed to read it.

What a delightful book you have put together. I had not heard the term “Gimpy” since I was kid living in the United States in Gunnison Colorado and that was in 1958! I have a God-Child named Ellen who will be 16 in April. I’m sending her a copy for her birthday. She might just recognize HERSELF within the pages. I shed a tear when I read page 183 about the characters in the book. Using REAL PEOPLE for the characters in your book make it all the more REAL! I had to laugh at Ellen in the beginning of the book...been there, done that! Laughing and crying all in one wonderful book, WOW!

Thank you so much for “Gimpy’s Secret,” a timeless piece of ART. This BEAUTIFUL story is very easy to relate to for EVERYONE and has touched me DEEPLY! I absolutely LOVED the book, could not put it down, so read through in one day, and when I have reread this week, our children and others will learn this wonderful story with it’s PRICELESS MESSAGE! A must “Read and Experience” for Everyone!

I couldn’t put this book down when I got it. I read half of it right away, stopped ate tried to do other things, but it kept calling me. So, I finished it and...Wow! It is absolutely amazing... it was definitely the Lord working here. Gimpy is like Jesus. At least that is how I took it. Sometimes we can’t hear him until we are down on our knees and desperate for help. Then He speaks to us. And if your heart is open you can hear him. Love is the “Secret”! That is so true, because God is love... I am going to share it with everyone! Absolutely amazing!

This little book is a unique and quite remarkable gem among children’s books. I found it to be especially powerful as a family read. My little girls couldn’t get enough of it and are asking me already to read it again. It serves as a wonderful examination for families. Its simplicity is refreshing and while not deeply filled with religious overtones, it is a wonderful way to subtly introduce our young ones to the very real call to love not just in word but in truth and in action.

Gimpy is really a special creature/creation. He has the ability to change lives. So Nice! I’m so tickled and hope that my kids will have soaked up some of Gimpy’s knowledge, too. We are going to put his lessons to work for us. We are VERY excited about the results. Thanks for such a Precious Gift!

About the Author

Elaine H. McLellan

One of ten children, Elaine was born and raised in Colorado. She attended Western State College of Colorado, now Western Colorado University, and was educated by many years of life.

Her entrepreneurial and inventor father, C.H. ‘Sweede’ Hansen, inspired all of his children to “think outside the box,” follow the Golden Rule, and to never, never, never quit.

Her mother, Ruth, taught her children to believe in God and to love and serve.

Her brother, Charles E. Hansen, dedicated the last thirty five years of his life to scientific research and study on The Technology of Love, on which Gimpy’s Secret . . . It’s What’s Missing is based.

Elaine has been an Odyssey of the Mind team coach, a home school teacher and Brownie Scout troop leader. She is an author and motivational speaker. She is also a poet, lyricist, fiddle player, log home builder, and a competitive West Coast Swing dancer. Her blog is ElaineMcLellan.com.

She is CEO of Corsense Institute, Inc. and currently lives in Tennessee, in a log home which she and her husband built with their bare hands.

Her grandchildren are the joy of her life and her book is her legacy to them and to all of humanity.