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Are you awake and alive?
This week, we’ll throw it deep to author John Drury. His new book, "Awaken Your Soul" boldly reveals his personal story and dares us all to probe our inner selves through a unique blend of art and word. Like so many of us, John's work was his life. It was his identity. Business notoriety and financial success were the benchmark for his self worth. His life was a blistering pace fueled by ambition and desire. When he eventually took the time to look in the mirror, he didn't like nor recognize the man staring back. Spending most of his life on "automatic pilot," John was more asleep than awake. Through his artwork, John shows how a man eventually confronts his deepest fears and secrets. He peels back the layers of his life in order to uncover his Soul's intent and to feel fully alive. Discover how you can become more fully alive in your life by reading John's story and by listening to our conversation.
Next Week’s Guest: Mattie’s Mom
Mattie Stepanek was much more than just a cute poster child. In my Labor Day weekend interview with his mom, Jeni, you’ll discover that from his deathbed, at the age of 13, he whispered instructions to her about where to find journal entries that would supplement his final book, “Just Peace – A Message of Hope.” As a legacy, the book offers a collection of essays and e-mail correspondence between Mattie and Former President Jimmy Carter, as these two peacemakers work together to realize their vision of a peaceful world. The book also contains many photographs, along with selections of Mattie’s artwork and peace poetry. My interview with Jeni Stepanek is unique in that she and I are both wheelchair users with muscular dystrophy who will compare and contrast our views about life, children, hope and inspiration. We’ll talk about Jimmy Carter, Oprah Winfrey, September 11th, Larry King and of course, Jerry Lewis. Tune in for a very interesting program. Check here for a list of stations, or come back to our Web site on Sunday for an online archive.
Greg Smith’s MD Sell-A-Thon! Get “On A Roll” at Half Price: Just $10!!
Around this time every year, “victims” of muscular dystrophy find themselves in the eye of a media storm that is the MDA telethon. The annual 21 ½-hour live television program reaches nearly 50 million viewers in the United States and Canada via 190 television stations in MDA’s “Love Network.”
This year, Greg Smith, a professional speaker, nationally syndicated radio host and author is offering his autobiography online at half price until Labor Day. His book, “On A Roll: Reflections from America’s Wheelchair Dude with the Winning Attitude,” is available on his Web site from now until 11:59 p.m. on Labor Day for just $10 plus shipping costs. Get your copy for only $10 NOW at http://www.onarollbook.com.
Greg Smith Speaks!
Whether the subject is personal development through building inner strength, disability lifestyle and awareness, or men's issues, Greg Smith is a great option for your next conference or meeting. Call him today at (877) 331-7563.
Seeking Stories of Katrina Disability Evacuations; Pays $30
The University of Kansas, Research and Training Institute on Independent Living at the Dole Center is conducting a study to document the impact of Hurricane Katrina on people with disabilities with a focus on New Orleans and Baton Rouge (press release per the research - http://www.news.ku.edu/2004/04N/NovNews/Nov23/disaster.html). The study involves a face-to-face or phone interview about 30 minutes long about evacuating from Hurricane Katrina. Each participant who completes the interview will be compensated $30 for their time. To participate, you must be an adult (over 18) be in New Orleans or Baton Rouge, have a physical disability, have been dislocated by Katrina, and be available for an interview. To set up an appointment for a researcher to come interview you, call Elisabeth at 504-861-4981 and leave your name and the best time to contact you. The interviews will take place through September, 2006.
Homes with Universal Design
Click the link below to view a much anticipated Universal Design Video. http://www.abilityhomes.org/flvplayer.html. Turn on Speakers and click Play to view video. For more information, go to http://www.abilityhomes.org.
The Extra Point!
It is the artist who realizes that there is a supreme force above him and works gladly away as a small apprentice under God's heaven.
-- Alexander Solzhenitsyn
Greg's work is supported by the Mississippi Council on Developmental Disabilities. Does your state's DD Council support disability media initiatives? Why not? To find out how, call 1-877-331-7563.
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