Shirley Brosius

Sisterhood of Faith: 365 Life-Changing Stories About Women Who Made a Difference
(Released October 3, 2006, by Howard Publishing, a division of Simon and Schuster)

Missionaries and martyrs, media personalities and ministers, all are women of faith whose stories are captured in 365 inspirational profiles that invite a reader's response. This book goes beyond the perplexing dialogue about the role of women and focuses on some who have devoted themselves to living out God's love. Order the book by clicking on one of the links at the bottom of the column on the right.

Ten Men Who Made a Difference
Ten Men Who Made a Difference is an Amazon Short that inclues the stories of well-known men such as John Stott and Franklin Graham along with little-known men such as Lars Skrefscrud, missionary to the Santals of northern India. Order the book by clicking on Amazon.com in the right-hand column.

Persons, Places and Things: Memories From the 1940s and 1950s That Molded My Life
This spiral-bound publication offers Shirley's memories of special people, places and things that she encountered growing up part of a Pennsylvania Dutch community. She writes about everything from quilting parties to spooky legends, from clay pipes to butter churns, from May Day to threshing day. The self-published 8x11-inch, 94-page publication includes photos scanned from her childhood photo albums. The price is $15, which includes shipping and sales tax. To order, click on "Contact the Author" on the right side of the page and send Shirley your mailing address. She will include an invoice with the book.

Book Review: Making Sense Out of Life
This book offers a proactive approach to life. A great book to keep on your shelf for reference.

Book Review: The Butcher's Daughter
Diagnosed with ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease, 14 years ago, the author continues to fight the disease and live as independently as she can with the help of a computer.

Book Review: Scandalon
You’ll be pulled right along, holding your breath to find out what happens next, in this compelling memoir that reads like a well-plotted novel

Book Review: When I Lay My Isaac Down by Carol Kent
Carol Kent shares the heartache she experienced when her son, Jason, shot and killed his wife's ex-husband.

Book Review: The Most Famous Man in America by Debby Applegate
Whether Henry Ward Beecher is the most famous man in America may be debatable, but he certainly appears to be one of the most ambivalent, a man who sometimes stood for what best served his purposes.

Book Review: What's So Amazing About Grace? by Philip Yancey
Grace is such a common aspect of the Christian experience that we might gloss over a book with this title. But Philip Yancey offers an uncommon take.

"5 Steps to Turn Memories Into One-Page Memoirs"
If you've ever wanted to write your memoirs but were put off by thinking of writing a long essay or a book, try Shirley's five steps to writing one-page memoirs. This article tells how to prime the pump of your memory and create a legacy to influence future generations.