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What is heaven on earth? The answer lies in this true story of one young man's journey to find hope and purpose with the help of an unlikely teacher--a compassionate and wise old nun, whom the world had long-forgotten. By the time Harvard-educated John Schlimm turned 31 years old, he had worked with some of the biggest superstars in Nashville and served under the most powerful people in the White House. But something was missing. His life had come to a standstill, lost in a whirl of questions about belonging, faith, rejection, and purpose. He soon decides to return to his small-town roots in search of a new beginning.Returning home, John meets 87-year-old Sister Augustine, the beguiling self-taught artist-in-residence at the ceramic shop on the sprawling grounds of the local 150-year-old convent.
About the Author
John Schlimm is a Harvard-trained educator, artist, activist, and international award-winning writer. His newest book is MOONSHINE: A Celebration of America's Original Rebel Spirit. John's other books include the Christopher Award-winning memoir Five Years in Heaven: The Unlikely Friendship That Answered Life's Greatest Questions; Stand Up!: 75 Young Activists Who Rock the World, And How You Can, Too!; and a series of plant-based cookbooks, including The Tipsy Vegan, Grilling Vegan Style, The Cheesy Vegan, and The Ultimate Beer Lover's Happy Hour. John has traveled the country speaking about inspirational/motivational topics, cooking and entertaining, his artwork, and public relations, including his university commencement address titled "The Road to YES is Paved with Many NOs" and his "Embrace Compassion, Change the World" keynote address on Capitol Hill. He also has appeared on such national media outlets as The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Bravo's Watch What Happens Live, NPR, Martha Stewart Living's Everyday Food, The Splendid Table, QVC, EWTN's The World Over, and Fox & Friends. John's essays and other writings have been widely published, including at The Huffington Post and as an "Architect of Change" for MariaShriver.com. John also recently installed his participatory art piece THE SMILE THAT CHANGED THE WORLD (is yours) at The Westmoreland Museum of American Art, following debut installations in Canada and Washington, D.C.Follow John at:Web site: www.JohnSchlimm.comFacebook: www.Facebook.com/JohnSchlimmTwitter: @JohnSchlimmInstagram: @JohnSchlimmTo view John's Commencement Address: http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=fHbnzkS0PxY
