New Releases by Deborah Shaw Lewis

Presents the philosophy that helped the author meet life''s obstacles and succeed.

From Inner-City Nobody to Brilliant Neurosurgeon When Ben Carson was in school, his classmates called him the class dummy. Many—including Ben himself—doubted that he would ever amount to anything. But his mother never let him quit. She encouraged Ben to do better and reach higher for his dreams, and eventually he discovered a deep love of learning. Today this young boy from the inner-city is one of the world’s greatest pediatric neurosurgeons. Through determination and lot of hard work, Ben overcame his many obstacles and is now dedicated to saving the lives of critically ill children around the world.

Disciplined Life, Determined Athlete, Devoted Christian Kids will be inspired by the compelling story of David “The Admiral” Robinson, who went from the Navy to the NBA, becoming MVP center for the San Antonio Spurs. When David Robinson became MVP center for the San Antonio Spurs, he seemed to have it all—fame, success, wealth, and a wonderful family—but he didn’t feel complete until he found his faith. This is the true story of one man’s disciplined life, how he excelled in academics and sports, and who isn’t afraid to share his utter devotion to God.

This gripping story of Bible Study Fellowship - how it grew into an organization that''s impacted the lives of millions of people around the world.

Ben Carson used to be the class dummy. Today he is one of the world’s most brilliant surgeons.Gifted Hands Kids Edition tells the extraordinary true story of an angry, young boy from the inner city who, through faith and determination, grew up to become one of the world’s leading pediatric neurosurgeons. When Ben was in school, his peers called him the class dummy. But his mother encouraged him to succeed, and Ben discovered a deep love of learning. Ben found that anything is possible with trust and determination.

Take an up-close and personal look into the lives of some well-known Christians who are successful leaders in their careers. The Today’s Heroes series features everyday people who overcame great adversity to become modern-day heroes. Kids ages eight to twelve will be inspired by the compelling stories of courageous individuals who are making a real difference. In Today’s Heroes: Colin Powell, learn the inspiring story of how an average kid from the Bronx grew up to become the first African-American ever appointed as Secretary of State. In fourth grade Colin Powell was put in the slow class, and in high school he only got Cs, but when he joined the ROTC while in college, his life changed. Through hard work, faith, and perseverance, Colin Powell rose through the ranks to become the first African-American to ever serve as the nation’s top military commander—chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Read the compelling story of a true pioneer and an American hero in Today’s Heroes: Colin Powell.

In this special Johnson & Johnson TNT movie tie-in edition, kids will read how Ben Carson, an African-American, was able to accomplish his dream through faith and determination. Includes photographs of Ben and his family growing up with a special 8-page color photo section of movie and behind-the-scene images.

A biography of the All-Star pitcher including his career in baseball, his battle with cancer, and his faith in God.

A biography of Dan Wooding, a.k.a. Brother Andrew, who smuggled Bibles into Eastern Europe during the Cold War.

The story of Joni who was paralyzed in a diving accident; and how her faith in God gave her hope in the midst of despair.

Take an up close and personal look into the lives of some well-known Christians who are successful leaders in their careers. The Today''s Heroes series features everyday people who overcame great adversity to become modern-day heroes. Kids ages 8 to 12 will be inspired by the compelling stories of courageous individuals who are making a real difference. all--fame, success, wealth, and a wonderful family--but something was missing. That something was Someone--Jesus Christ. In Today''s Heroes: David Robinson read the dramatic story of how an academic whiz became an NBA superstar.

Through a thoughtful, well-documented evaluation of our society and honest reflections by mothers today, this compelling and controversial book offers readers a challenge--to rediscover and preserve the biblically ordained, psychologically sound, and developmentally critical vision of motherhood that will better serve people in the 21st century.

In this book full of advice on coping with the stress of motherhood from mothers themselves, Lewis, a mother of five, has compiled stress relievers from letters she received in response to her book, Motherhood Stress, along with responses from women attending her seminars to create this practical collection of "bits of motherhood wisdom".

Text and photographs depict babies while enabling parents to recount special memories from their child''s own babyhood.

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