"Ward Foley deserves the highest commendation for his leadership role in his
work with hospice and his help for so many people around the country who
struggle with illness, disability, and other life challenges. His work is a critical
contribution to this community."
~Kathleen Sebelius, Governor of Kansas
Named by Time Magazine as one of five best Governors in the U.S.
WRITER’S DIGEST
Judge’s Commentary:
There is not a doubt in my mind that Ward Foley is probably one of the most inspiring and amazing persons—let alone writer—out there in the world today. Born with a life-threatening and life-debilitating disease only to overcome it and then be burned in a donut shop as a teenager, beaten, nearly killed in a car accident and forced to endure the loss of a close friend, Ward Foley has not had it easy. But no one would ever suspect it. His optimism, faith and deep understanding of his life, purpose and mission exude through every page, and I am sure he’s a delight in person. The book was thoroughly professional—the title (albeit cheesy, at first look) works, the cover design is appealing and the editing was outstanding. This is the perfect book for people who enjoy being (and or need to feel) inspired by, rather than dragged through the trenches of, life’s ups and downs. For those filling their Amazon shopping carts with books like The Last Lecture, Big Russ and Me and Tuesdays With Morrie, they should add this one to the list.
Müzik
Every scar on Scarman is real and each scar has a story behind it.
We all grow from our scars, from our struggles, and from our failures. Scarman celebrates that growth.
Ward created and owns copyrights to the cartoon figure: "Scarman."
Scarman goes to Australia by Elizabeth Geyer
Kitaplar
As a writer, Ward Foley is the mutant love child of William S. Burroughs and
John Grisham. As a person, he comforts the afflicted and afflicts the
comfortable. His is an inspiration, and his story needs to be read.
~ Tim Keown,
Senior Writer ESPN The Magazine
www.ThankMyLuckyScars.com
Hey Ward! hope you're having a wonderful week. this next bit's not for you:
Anyone who reads this and is maybe thinking about buying Ward's book, do! you'll be so happy you did. It is one of the most uplifting life affirming books I've read in a looooong time.............elizabeth geyer
Hey Ward: Just finished reading THANK MY LUCKY SCARS! Cat's out of the bag; it's wonderful. This is such an inspiring, uplifting book, made all the more special as it is sprinkled throughout with your delightful brand of humor. I hope more and more and more people will read it.
You offer so many beautiful gifts within your book and you offer so much hope by sharing your life and your faith.
I feel very blessed to know you and to own this wonderful book. Thank you for being you!
Lisette Brodey, author, CROOKED MOON
Available on Amazon.com or at www.lisettebrodey.com
Kahramanları
Ward's first book, "God Didn't Make Me A Woman Because I Had Enough Problems," was written more than twenty years ago.
SCARMAN™, aka Ward Foley (AUTHOR) Check out Susan Murphy-Milano's latest blog featuring Thank My Lucky Scars: http://lnk.ms/4Q0bM11 Kas 2009 tarihinde devamı
SCARMAN™, aka Ward Foley (AUTHOR) | En Son Blog Yazısı
[Bu Bloga Abone Ol]
Scarman, aka Ward Foley, was born with
multiple birth defects and very
little chance to live. But he did,
only to undergo decades of
surgery, agonizing rehabilitation,
ridicule, and humiliation. He was
also severely burned in a deep
fryer, beat up, and almost killed
by a drunk driver.
It turns out that each “scar” in his
life would bring him one step closer
to the people and experiences that
would give him what he wanted
most of all.
After the death of a close friend,
Ward found himself entering the
world of hospice care and a circle
of people who had more to teach
him than he could ever imagine.
You can be in the wrong place at the wrong time . . . a lot. In fact, your whole life can seem like one,
big, wrong turn. But often that’s exactly what it takes to get you to the one place you want most.
Lively and warm-hearted, full of dry humor and unexpected twists, Thank My Lucky Scars is an
exuberant look at what we all ultimately want from life and the story we've been handed.
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SCARMAN™, aka Ward Foley (AUTHOR) | Arkadaşlar (En İyi 38)
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything GIVE THANKS; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. May we focus on the things we have to be thankful for and give thanks to God this Thanksgiving day and every day! I hope you have a Wonderful Thanksgiving filled with blessings from God!!! Love and hugs, Karen
hey! just wanted to say hi and see what was cookin'? Nothin crazy new over here,a little bit under the weather today, but otherwise good. Have a great one :) much love ~adrian edward
Hello Ward so nice to meet you! So when I read yer story I was amazed and moved. You truly inspire others to keep on keeping on! If you can do it so can we! The world truly needs Angels like you everyday, When one looks into the needs of others instead of looking at their own needs, life truly becomes the gift that it really is! Every single day is a gift from above as long as you have a breath. Thank you finding me in this sea of millions! You truly truly give me hope of a better tomorrow because you have graced this good earth Ward. Blessings to you every day of your life! Love and Honor, ~t PS A picture of Mama and I. She is now in Heaven...
Ward congratulations .. so happy your Thank My LS is featured on Time's Up, I hope this will lead you to inspire many more.. God is truly working through you !! x
Whats up Ward? Going to watch the game tonight?Should be a good one!!Have a Blessed Sunday.I've been recording some demos for a producer.It's going pretty good.Take care,Rob.
bones that it is our time to meet in person..Just call it and I am there..I am ready..!!I hope you are doing well. Seriously...It is our time to meet and share our testimony!! Blessings to you. Gina
I miss you...Let me know when you're going to be in town in October ~ I'm taking the whole day off and playing Wardy's Personal Entertaining Tour Guide & Nice pics of Scarmans Adventures - can't wait to hear the stories my dear friend!
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& Nice pics of Scarmans Adventures - can't wait to hear the stories my dear friend!
