Barbara Bonner transitioned from a career in art history and museum leadership to a dedicated focus on philanthropy. Her experience spans executive roles at educational institutions and health centers, culminating in a consulting practice that empowers non-profits in their fundraising efforts. A committed advocate, she has served on numerous boards and established a fund to support women facing cancer. Bonner's diverse interests include gardening, swimming, yoga, and contemplative practices, reflecting a life lived with curiosity and engagement. She resides in western Massachusetts, finding inspiration in the natural beauty of the Berkshire hills.
Offering uplifting stories and quotations, this guide serves as a beacon of hope for those grappling with anger or heartbreak. It provides encouragement and inspiration, helping readers navigate their emotions and find solace in relatable experiences. Through its heartfelt narratives, the book aims to foster resilience and promote healing, making it a valuable resource for anyone seeking comfort during difficult times.
Through a broad scope of quotations, poems, and true-life stories, Inspiring Courage offers inspiration to help us authentically live life to the fullest, even against all odds. How can we manage to move forward in the face of hardship, when the odds aren’t in our favor? Inspiring Courage offers us a beautiful companion to the challenges of daily life—it is a book of inspiration and a resource for finding strength when the very notion of courage seems unfathomable. This collection of quotations, poetry, and uplifting accounts of ordinary acts of life-changing courage—often in the face of fear—are carefully selected to open us up to living life fully, from a place of strength and love. In this book we are inspired to all kinds of courage: courage to live a human life, courage to face disaster, and courage to help an ailing world. Included are stories of ordinary people who have faced illness, loss, and discrimination, and taken on political challenges and the environmental crisis. Selected poems and quotations include figures like Martin Luther King, Jr., Mark Twain, the Buddha, Maya Angelou, Rainer Maria Rilke, Pema Chodron, Rumi, Wendell Berry, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and many more.
Featuring inspiring stories and elegantly presented quotations, this book emphasizes the transformative power of generosity. Readers may find themselves motivated to embrace a more giving mindset, leading to significant personal change.
