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PAT WILLIAMS OFFERS GRADUATES TEN GIFTS OF FAITH
Williams Partners with Novelist Kingsbury to Pen Forever Young
Pat Williams is a co-founder of the NBA’s Orlando Magic; he knows success. Pat Williams is a top motivational speaker; he knows how to tell a story. Pat is also the father of 19 children, ranging in age from 18 to 32; he knows kids. Wrap these attributes together and you have the makings of a powerful gift book for graduates. Publishers Weekly says Forever Young: Ten Gifts of Faith for the Graduate (Faith Communications, May 2005), penned by Pat Williams and Karen Kingsbury, offers “nuggets of Christian inspiration for young people.”
Together with best-selling novelist Karen Kingsbury, Pat Williams has crafted a valuable and inspiring volume for graduates. Williams and Kingsbury help graduates aim high and offer advice for living “young” every day of their lives. Forever Young shares unforgettable stories and practical tips, all designed to help graduates enjoy lives of passion, hope and faith. Unlike most books designed for graduates, Williams and Kingsbury weave faith throughout every chapter. Chapter titles include:
One of the most powerful elements of Forever Young is the use of story. Each chapter overflows with examples of men and women who have worked hard, made tough choices, trusted God and persisted through challenges to discover joy in life. Anecdotes from the authors’ lives as well as from Billy Graham, Shaquille O’Neal, Thomas Edison, Bill O’Reilly, Elizabeth Dole, Abraham Lincoln, biblical heroes, athletes, coaches, celebrities and everyday people fill the book with hard-earned wisdom. Each topical chapter closes with a summary entitled “Pat’s Perspective” and a collection of related quotes from authors, philosophers, politicians, athletes and pastors.
“I’ve been collecting wisdom and anecdotes from people who managed to stay young regardless of their age. Looking over my files, I see there are common threads, trends among those who stayed young at heart,” writes Williams in the book’s introduction. “I’ve taken those common threads and woven them into ten gifts of faith. Life is short, graduates. Squeeze the most out of every day, every moment! You can start by grabbing hold of these ten truths that will help you stay forever young. The fountain of youth may be as close as the next chapter!”
Pat Williams is the senior vice president of the NBA’s Orlando Magic and author of more than 30 books. He is also one of America’s top motivational, inspirational and humorous speakers. Pat and wife Ruth are the parents of 19 children, including 14 adopted from four nations. Karen Kingsbury is a best-selling novelist with more than two dozen titles to her credit and over two million books in print. Recently profiled in TIME magazine (March 2005) for her success as a novelist, Karen is also in demand as a speaker. Karen and husband Don are the parents of six children, including three adopted Haitian sons.
Faith Communications is dedicated to publishing exceptional products that cultivate a desire to pursue Christ, grow in faith and share His love with others. Faith Communications is a division of Health Communications, Inc., based in Deerfield Beach, Florida.
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FOREVER YOUNG
Pat Williams and Karen Kingsbury
Available May 2005 from Faith Communications, a division of Health Communications, Inc.
ISBN: 0-7573-0253-X, hardcover, 160 pages, $14.95, religion/inspiration
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