The book you are about to read is my personal journey from riches to rags, success
to significance, or as my girlfriend said about me, "Marketing chick to African Chief
in five agonizing years." I did not want to write this book. I did not want to tell you
about my business successes and failures, my fears, my doubts, my depression or
my disobedience. Frankly, I didn't think it was any of your business. But I swallowed
my pride, was obedient, and wrote it. And somehow it got into your hands, so now
it becomes your business.
I thought I would always own my successful marketing company, always be making
money and always be designing creative campaigns. But now I am a missionary,
of sorts, and designing a new kind of campaign. You are about to read the kick-off
to that campaign. I am committed to telling the world the truth about what is
happening to the children of Africa and trying to get people to do something.
(Hopefully, this book might help to reach the goal a bit quicker). I want everyone
to look into the eyes of an African child and see the hope that I do. I want everyone
who says, "It's not okay with me either," to act! To do something to make a difference.
It could be as simple as baking cookies or having an annual garage sale, or as big as
recruiting your small group to go to Africa with you and help out for a week or two.
The stories you are about to read are true, I have seen them with my own eyes, but
I have changed a few of the names and some details to protect the people whose
stories I tell.
Although the book is my story, it is really a witness to how God is calling ordinary
everyday people to step up to the plate and make a difference in the world.
I always thought that it was priests and pastors and reverends who were supposed
to be doing God's work. But apparently I was wrong. There are far more of us
"ordinary types" than there are religious leaders. Each of us has the power to
change the world. Imagine the transformation that could occur if we could put
our pride aside and unite together. Just imagine.
Thank you for deciding to join me on this journey. Get ready for a wild ride.
From my heart to yours,
Janine
Book release date: December 1, 2006 - WORLD AIDS DAY |
