August 18, 2013
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Ordinary People Extraordinary Planet By Dr. Shellie Hipsky
Ordinary People Extraordinary Planet
by Shellie Hipsky, Cori Nicole Smith (Editor), Ray Leonard (Foreword by)This is an incredible book by Dr. Shellie Hipsky, my personal friend and inspirational Author, Educator, and Public Speaker, as well as Mom to two beautiful young children.
I am happy to say that Dr. Hipsky’s 12 stories of inspiration were right there in the midst of my own challenges this summer, as I came through the hurdle of open heart surgery. Thank You Dr. Hipsky. And Thank you to each and every single one of my friends who kept me in their thoughts and prayers throughout this unexpected bump in the road. I am speaking from my heart, the new and repaired model, when I humbly say, “I could never have done it without You.”
Love and Thoughts,
Michael
“I am compelled to explain that it is not very often that I take the time to read through a full book, from cover to cover, and this volume of inspirational stories by Dr. Shellie Hipsky managed to capture my attention at a very necessary and timely moment.
You see, four weeks ago I was rushed into the hospital, after waking up with a pain in my chest, which an exam showed that I would need to have triple bypass surgery. Wow was just one of many more colorful expletives I uttered, and quite honestly, I was reasonably concerned, and somewhat frightened. It seems like a piece of cake, looking back on it now, but at the time prior to the actual surgery, I was very fortunate to have been able to read through this excellent work, and benefit from the experiences of the twelve outstanding and unforgettable stories contained in this timeless work.
The themes that always remain universal, the self reliance, the faith, the determination, the courage, the integrity, the willingness to remain calm in the face of adversity, and the ability to benefit from the assistance of others, have all been part and parcel of my successful open heart surgery in the summer of 2013, and they are all integral to the lives of the people that are detailed by Dr. Hipsky. This is a book that can remain a permanent part of anyone’s Library, to be brought down and read over and over, one or two stories at a time.
My reaction,and the effect reading this book has had on me, is exactly this. If these ordinary people can find it within themselves to overcome such immense challenges, and overwhelming odds, then why should I be any different. Stories of courage in the face of adversity are inspirational, and this work is every bit of that in every way possible. Thank You Dr. Hipsky. Your book has helped me in more ways than you will ever know.”
— with Shellie Hipsky.
