How Strong Women Pray

Millions of people pray, but almost no one talks about it. Many of us probably have questions: Am I doing it right? Is anyone listening? Is there a “right” way and a “wrong” way? A “right” time and a “wrong” time? How does everyone else do it? Now, this deeply moving new book offers some of the answers. How Strong Women Pray is an intimate spiritual journey undertaken by author Bonnie St. John to learn about prayer and how it plays a part in the lives of women. The vitality and importance of prayer in daily life is discussed by some of America’s most inspirational mothers, politicians, entertainers, athletes and businesswomen. From the famous to the unknown, each of these women reveals her fundamental beliefs as they are expressed through her prayers. Often describing a turning point in her life, each of the subjects of the book shares her experience in a most personal and poignant way. The book includes interviews with 28 extraordinary women about their private communications with God, each a compelling revelation of faith. Notable women, including: Maya Angelou, Barbara Bush, Edie Falco, Amy Grant, Nadia Comaneci and Susan Taylor, along with those lesser-known: a Hurricane Katrina rescuer, an NYPD 9/11 first responder, and others, speak about prayer in first person. Throughout the book, Bonnie St. John’s own evolution in faith is revealed in intertwining chapters linked by universal themes: grappling with a disability (Bonnie’s right leg was amputated at age 5); dealing with death (her father died when she was 12); facing a demanding physical test (Bonnie is the first African-American woman to win Olympic medals in skiing); facing the pressure of politics (she was a Clinton White House staff member); healing from childhood abuse; and divorce. Each demonstrates actual experiences that underscore the remarkable and undeniable affect that faith can have in any individual’s life. Growing up in a family of modest means, Bonnie found ways to realize her dreams, pressing on from childhood trauma to graduate with honors from Harvard, become a Rhodes Scholar, and succeed in a material world as well as expand in a spiritual realm. How Strong Women Pray is a triumphant book about finding courage and love. It is an exploration of prayer as it is practiced by women from all walks of life and in its pages a reader will find the proof that God is always reaching out for each of us. Far more than the usual selection of celebrity vignettes, it is an intimate and sensitive look at a subject that is rarely explored. About the author Bonnie St. John is an author, inspirational speaker, executive coach, TV personality, mother, and seeker of wisdom. Bonnie has suffered through many of the difficulties most discussed today: abuse, divorce, disability, and struggles related to gender or race. Despite these challenges, she has relentlessly sought ways to stay positive and live joyfully no matter what life dishes out. Her deep sense of peace and joy in life has inspired millions of people to want to know what she has learned about finding joy in a crazy world. Her message of falling down and getting up in life, at an Olympic ski race, or in business has been sought after by CEOs, recognized in the White House, celebrated on a Starbucks Cup and honored with a doctoral degree for her lifetime commitment to motivating people. More than hope, Bonnie provides practical tips, step-by-step directions, and presents the very latest in social research in an easy-to-use way. “Everyone has the God-given capacity to live joyfully it doesn’t depend on your circumstances. But it does require that you make the choice to identify your joys in life and take action to reach them.” To read more about the author, please visit http://www.howstrongwomenpray.com/Bonnie.aspx