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Wingspan features heart-warming stories of inspiration and hope from 45 single parents and is a must-read for everyone who ever has been or will be involved in the raising of children. You don't have to be single or a parent to be inspired by the depth and width of these parents' love for their sons and daughters. Praise from Donald Miller, Governor Mary Fallin and Brian McLaren: "What single parents really need, beyond formulas, are stories of hope, challenge and triumph. Single parents will find a thousand tips in this book, but more importantly, they'll find friends who have walked the road before them and made it through with a story to share. Single parents don't have to feel alone, and this book is proof." -- Donald Miller, NYT best-selling author of Blue Like Jazz and other titles, creator of Storyline conferences, and founder of The Mentoring Project "Wingspan tells the true stories of single parents who are rising above the challenges that life has thrown at them. It offers much-needed encouragement, inspiration, and reminds all those who struggle that they can turn their tragedy into triumph." -- Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin "We're all attracted to inspiring stories in which people face huge hardships and come through triumphant. But we're also depressed by those stories, because real life is always way more complicated. Wingspan is such a gift because it tells inspiring stories but doesn't sand off the rough edges. I know it will become a companion to pull people through tough times - as single parents and as human beings." -- Brian D. McLaren, author/speaker/activist/blogger (brianmclaren.net)… (more)
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Foreword by Ben Nockles, Founder Of the 111 Project
Introduction by Rhonda Thomas, Single Parent Support Network
Stefannie Powell—Cherished and Redeemed
Moya and Stella Smith - A daughter's admiration: Greatest Reward of Good Parenting
Dr. Yvonne Pennington—Moving Mountains
Angela Shephard—The Fighter
Christy Johnson—The Power of Forgiveness
- An Escort to Heaven by Christy Johnson
- Down to the Top by Christy Johnson
Mike Metcalf - Just a proud dad
Councilman Ed Shadid—The Mediator
Tracey Givens—-The Protector
Jennifer McCain—The Good Girl Learns Grace
Amy Jones—The Survivor
Susan Leonard - Broken Hearts Don't Always Stay Broken
Deena Girdner - Mended Little Hearts
Dennsecia Robinson - God's Delays Are Not His Denials
Jennifer M.—No Home is Broken With God in It
Governor Mary Fallin—Balancing Faith, Family, and Career
Amy Coxon—Choosing to be a Single Mom
John Albaugh—The Father Who Refuses to Abandon His Children
Marc and Denise Hader—Third Time's a Charm: Tales Of a Successfully Blended Family
Carla Gonzalez—Following Your Dream (No Matter How Long It Takes)
Mary Miller—Sowing Seeds of Change
Essay Contest Winners—In Their Own Words
—Regina Brandt
—Crystal Hudson
—La Shell Winston
—Traci Ann Scott
Sheriff John WhetseI—Redeeming Horrific Loss
Sonja Johns—The Therapist Asks for Help
Shirley Skiles—The Great Grandmother
Rhonda Thomas—The Visionary: Blazing a Trail, Impacting the World
Martha's House—A House Full of Love
Joyce Simmons—Empty Nest, Full Life
Jan Dunham—The Miracle Worker
Carla Hinton—Overcoming the Stigma of Divorce
Claudia Anderson—The Richness of Family
Jim Boze—Healing Around the Dinner Table
Anne Lamott—The Truth Teller
Adrianna Iwasinski—What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger
Ahsha Morin—Bringing Blessings from a Broken Home
Kelly Dyer Fry—Playing Russian Roulette with Addiction
Rebecca Jean Harris - Beautiful Stone
Lynette Leonard - Compounding Wisdom
Major Gen. Rita Aragon - The General
Gloria Hudson - Wisdom from the Woman at the Well
Ginger A. - Losing everything except what most important
Roy Page - say what you need to say
Troyvonne Hamilton - Josiah Means Jehovah Helps