Bootstraps

About the Book

Everyone faces challenges at some time, but some are everywoman’s nightmare. Losing a marriage, home or business can seem insurmountable. So does coping with the death of a beloved spouse or facing cancer. Portrayed in this book are courageous women who have dealt with these nightmares and managed to not just survive, but found untapped strength that enabled them to pull themselves up and beyond. In each case, these women believed the sources of their salvation were faith, family and friends. Their stories will give hope to anyone who has faced or is facing adversity and show that they, too, can prevail. At the end of each chapter are “Boot Kickers’’–gems of wisdom gleaned from the women’s stories. They can be printed from the Bootstraps website, www.bootstrapsbook.com to inspire you in trying times.

About the Author

Lorene Burkhart grew up in Southern Indiana in a era when the concept of a career for woman, other than marriage and family, was not even considered. Girls were nurses or teachers after college until they married. Then the Feminine Revolution arrived and sent them scurrying to figure out what happened to their lives. Careers were born and life would never be the same. This book tells the stories of many women who faced adversities as they sorted through the shambles of their unexpected twists and turns. Hope was born and lived changed as the women discovered new directions and meaning for their lives. Lorene Burkhart's career included broadcasting, corporate executive, author and publisher. She is a graduate of Purdue University where she hold an Honorary Doctor Degree.