Atlanta’s Real Women: Stories of Hope and Inspiration

Well, it's official. The launch of Atlanta's Real Women: Stories of Hope and Inspiration is scheduled for August 3, 2013. Everyone is invited so come help us celebrate. There will be an open house that Saturday from 1-3 p.m. in the Monte Carlo room at the Inn at Chateau Elan in Braselton, GA, 30517. You can RSVP on Facebook:www.facebook.com/realwomenunlimited . The book can be ordered at: www.atlantasrealwomen.com  or you can get your copy at the open house. If you would like to learn more about each contributing writer, we're on Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/atlrealwomen.

The original idea for the book came about when my friend, Linda Hughes, sat around her kitchen table last summer with a group of women talking about their lives, none of which remotely resembled the "wives" depicted on "reality" television shows. From that meeting, Linda and Christine Martinello called others, including me, to write a personal life story that might help and inspire women. Fourteen women responded and shared their stories about resiliency and triumph. 

When all of us met a few months ago, there were tears as we told each other our stories and there was a lot of laughter. We are a testament individually and collectively that no matter what might happen in a woman's life, she can get through it. She can not only survive, but thrive. We are evidence of that. 

Everyone is excited to be a part of the celebration, but more importantly to have been part of pulling our stories together into one book with the sole intent of sharing stories of overcoming. Linda and Christine have done yeoman's work in coordinating the women's voices so the chapters tell the individual stories and the larger one of hope and inspiration. They've worked with the publisher at every stage and created the wonderful websites and social media venues for the book. Their leadership has been instrumental in bringing the book into creation. I am thankful for their success in bringing this about and in becoming acquainted personally with such amazing women. Please come join us as we celebrate this event!