Author Unknown: The Mountain Top is a comprehensive book full of original motivational poetry for today's reader. In this book, International Poet of Merit, Carlton Franklin, combines practical common themes, nature and life experiences by using quotes and poems to inspire the reader to be the best he/she can be. Truth is the gate to our pathway that leads up the hillsides and mountains we have to climb in life. The concepts in this book can encourage your family and friends to unlock this gate and sustain your position or push forward for higher future achievements. Post these poems and quotes on your walls or fridge and read them when you need encouragement or just need to laugh. These living words are life-lines, hugs of love, shakes and nudges to awaken us all so we can better understand life's relationships and our part in the big picture. This book serves as one of the keys that unlock the gate to reveal certain truths; inner truths about ourselves, truths about others and truths about the world around us. Discovery of these truths coupled with proper understanding will ultimately lead to personal freedom. Author Unknown aims to help encourage listening ears and open hearts to locate that personal truth and gain peace of mind by finding the inner author.