Going off Script is a beautifully written autobiography that chronicles Ruth’s journey from poverty to stardom. In her new book, Ruth candidly shares the highs and the lows of her life growing up in Ghana and the struggles she encountered once she moved to the United States. In America, she faced uplifting and positive experiences… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Books
Introducing Hallie O’Ween: Kelly Rorvik and Tara Tosten’s New Children’s Picture Book Inspiring Young Girls to Be Courageous
Walk into any grocery store or department store and it is plain to see that Halloween is just around the corner. As kids across the country begin to ponder which character they will dress up as come Halloween night, a new heroine has entered the chat. Introducing Hallie O’Ween: the new children’s picture book co-authored… Read more »
New Book By Dr. Winfried Sedhoff Explores How We Can Tame Fears In The Age Of Covid
Anxiety has surged since the arrival of Covid-19. Anxiety disorders affect almost a third of us. It is time for a new and innovative approach to taming fear in all its presentations. We all have the power to tame even our worst fears. Dr. Winfried Sedhoff is a family physician specializing in mental health with… Read more »
Mary Star of the Sea Feast Day – Reflections and Resources from Franciscan Sisters
The first features a composition by U.W. Superior Professor Brett Jones, based on the traditional Marian Chant ‘Regina Caeli’, and insight from Duluth Diocese Bishop Daniel Felton. https://fscc-calledtobe.org/2022/09/22/mary-star-of-the-sea-feast-day-devotion/ Reflected Jones, “I have always been intrigued by the titles of St. Mary, in particular ‘Star of the Sea.’ So, I set out to compose a vibraphone… Read more »
Stacey Powells Releases Empty Cupboards: A Collection of Personal Essays Designed to Heal Hearts and Dismantle Stigmas
Let’s face it — while mental health awareness may be “trendy” to champion on social media, the real conversations that create sustainable change are messy, full of pain, and require immense vulnerability. These authentic conversations are much harder to come by for fear of judgment, embarrassment, and the lingering stigmas surrounding mental health issues. However,… Read more »