Barbara Cochran

Barbara Cochran, a native of Northwest Missouri, blends her pastoral upbringing with a life rich in diverse experiences. Raised on a dairy farm, her early years were filled with horse riding and farm life. Post-marriage, Barbara traveled extensively across the U.S., enriching her palette of stories and inspirations. Now retired in central Missouri, she dedicates her time to writing and painting, drawing from her own journey and those of others. Her first book, My Heart in Rhyme, was a heartfelt...See more

Barbara Cochran, a native of Northwest Missouri, blends her pastoral upbringing with a life rich in diverse experiences. Raised on a dairy farm, her early years were filled with horse riding and farm life. Post-marriage, Barbara traveled extensively across the U.S., enriching her palette of stories and inspirations. Now retired in central Missouri, she dedicates her time to writing and painting, drawing from her own journey and those of others. Her first book, My Heart in Rhyme, was a heartfelt exploration of her childhood and early adulthood. In The Yesteryears, Barbara continues to share her life's tapestry through poignant, relatable poetry. See less