In an earlier post, I introduced you to a book called “Pursuing Your Destiny” by Michelle and her husband, Randy Rosada.   Michelle is a very special woman that I have come to appreciate through online networking, and I know you will, too, because to read the book is to know her.

Please visit this link to read chapter one of the book, and then go to this link to read the original post and visit related sites for purchase information.  The links open new pages, so you’ll be able to find your way back here.

Read, be inspired, enjoy!

I have the very special pleasure of introducing you to a wonderful young author who has a caring heart and is using it to help others. His name is Bilaal Rajan, and the title of his book is “Making Change: Tips from an Underage Overachiever“.

Bilaal is has packed a lot of giving into his 12 years. From the age of 4 years old, when he saw other children in need, he didn’t turn the other way, he created solutions. Sometimes he would hand-make things and sell them in his neighborhood, other times he would sell cookies or other foods, anything he could think of to bring in money to give to children in need.

He has also inspired other young children to raise money for UNICEF, which encouraged donations from large companies that included medicine, food, and other things to help needy children in many parts of the world. In fact, Bilaal didn’t just make sure the food arrived safely, keeping his distance, but visited places where there is devastating need across the globe.

Bilaal has raised over 5 million dollars as the youngest Ambassador for UNICEF, and has received numerous awards.

Please take a moment to visit Bilaal Rajan, and read more about his book, his wonderful life, and ways that you can inspire your children to be givers like Bilaal. All of us, young and old, can learn from his inspiring book and life. You can help his mission by purchasing a book, or making a donation at his website.

The 7th anniversary of 9/11 is next week, so I thought it appropriate to introduce you to a book that comes from the heart of a woman who has become special to me, Michelle, and her husband, Randy Rosada. Following is part of the book description, and a link to the site so you can explore more, I hope you will! In fact, here’s the link, when you visit you will see the beautiful picture Michelle took 4 days before 9/11 that has become part of the cover of the book.

Pursuing Your Destiny is the touching true story about 911 Survivor, Michelle Rosado’s heroic escape from the World Trade Center into the life that she never dreamed she could have. Together, with her husband Randy, they share the experiences of their chance meeting that brought these two beautiful souls together to create one life that they share.

Be ready for an exciting journey that begins just weeks after the 911 tragedy, and takes you through their 2003 wedding, finding business ownership, and most importantly finding themselves. This young couple has already inspired thousands of people, and intend to reach millions more through the release of this book. Their unique and powerful writing styles compliment each other, with a vividness that will make you feel like you are sitting through a motion picture when you read!

Reposted & Updated 1/29/08 - I have received my copy of ‘Divinely Framed’, and oh my, I cannot express how wonderful it is. From the start I was so touched I was moved from happy tears to joyful laughter. This book touches the Spirit within in a way that is hard to express! Ora, if you are reading this, thank you so much for using your God-given gift of writing!
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On Monday, the day we remembered the great Martin Luther King, I posted something on my “Married to Politics” blog that I discovered on a blog owned by a wonderful author, speaker, and woman, the Rev. Ora Stearns Smith of Ora International Ministries. I am so looking forward to receiving Ora’s book, “Divinely Framed“, because knowing her, I know it will be an inspiration. When I have received it, and reviewed it, I’ll be back to share more with you, but in the meantime, please take some time to browse her links. You’ll enjoy them!

If you are looking for a place to meet other writers, share some of your writing to expose your talent with the public, and find support & help as a writer, you may be interested in FaithWriters.com.

FaithWriters says it is a site for Christian writers, but a reliable source told me that you don’t really have to be one to join the community.

Stop by for a visit and see what you think, even if you AREN’T a writer, there are thousands of great articles available to search through and read.

The beautiful Kathie M. Thomas, a wife and “mum” living in Melbourne, Australia, and yet another “Baby Boomer Diva” friend from what is becoming the place to be if you’re an author, (not really, but sometimes it seems that way) has written a beautiful book wrapped in a beautiful cover!

Kathie shares at her website devoted to the book “Women today crave to return home to care for their families and use their skills to contribute to the household income and yet so many feel it eludes them. Kathie gives women permission to return home and shares with the reader how she did exactly that, bringing up 5 daughters, while establishing a new industry, using skills she’d developed in the corporate world for over 20 years.

She believes that women today can do what their ancestors did – work at home and care for the family, returning to old-fashioned values and using modern day skills. Concern for the welfare of our children, plus escalating costs of childcare makes this book a ‘must read’ for all mothers who want to be a ‘work at home mum’ and be there for their families.” There is a lot more at the site, visit today!

If you live in Australia, you’ll find a list of stores where the book is being marketed, if you want to purchase the book online, it’s available by clicking this link to Lulu.com. You will find a bio and other titles by Kathie on Lulu if you click here.

This is a wonderful eBook…I just came across it again in my files, and I honestly can’t recall who gave it to me, but I don’t think the author will mind me offering this study in slaying the giants in your life for free.

The eBook is 181 pages, in PDF format, so you’ll need Adobe Acrobat reader…most computers have that program, but it’s a free download online if you don’t.

The book includes probing questions to help you discover what your inner giants are, and how to be rid of them! The author is Tim Darnell, and he includes links to other resources you will find interesting.

Available for free, Click here to eMail me if you’d like your free copy.