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Vibrant Author
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Shirley W. Mitchell
Shirley W. Mitchell, of Alabama, is a Mother of Three and a Grandmother of Eight - an unexpected divorce later in life promoted a more positive approach to her future and what was to play in it. She was writing about, and promoting, a "Positive Aging Lifestyle" before most were even thinking about it. Her life "Passion" and "Mission" is to promote "Positive Aging and Vitality in Health".
Known today as "The Golden Egg of Aging™" and the Lady with "The Most Stunning Smile", she is highly recognized as one of the Top Writers and Authors on Aging, Seniors-Senior Lifestyle, the Baby Boomer Generation, and Women-Women's Issues of today. We call her the "Original Baby Boomer Promoter" because of her tremendous insight years previous to the coming of the Baby Boomer Wave of Aging Younger.
Shirley W. Mitchell was raised in the South in Northern Alabama on a tenant cotton farm working with all her family members in the tenant cotton fields. Even at that young age, she had a vision and passion to make her life and others' lives more productive, seeing what hard, long work days and getting older did to those around her.
Her "Quest" or "Mission", since, has been to "Promote Positive Aging" for all, especially for those who are approaching or who might have attained that Golden 50 and Beyond. To help all those who are struggling to find a comfortable zone from which to inspire their own passions, hopes and dreams.
She is the Author of 5 Books: "The Christian Writer's Desk Diary", "The Beauty of Being God's Woman", "Spiritual Sparks for Busy Women", "Fabulous after 50™" and "Sensational after 60™", and the Co-Author of 3 books - "Love Notes for Mom", "Love Notes for Dad" and "101 Great Ways To Improve Your Life".
    
A Columnist of the "Fabulous after Fifty™" Newspaper Column in the Sand Mountain Reporter for the past 15 years, and the On-Line Syndicated Column, "Spiritual Sparks for Baby Boomers™". She is a regular Contributing Columnist for Senior Lifestyle Magazine and Senior Evangelism, and a Featured Columnist-Writer in "Passionate for Life Magazine".
She is the Celebrity Radio Talk Show Host of the Internet Radio Show "Aging Outside the Box™" on the ArtistFirst World Radio Network. Produced in conjunction with Lighthouse Coastal Productions, "Aging Outside the Box™" is a weekly One-Hour LIVE Broadcast Radio Show heard every Wednesday night from 4PM-PST, 5PM-MST, 6PM-CST, 7PM-EST and 8PM-AST, as well as World Wide. Each Show has a "Special Guest" with listeners being able to E-Mail the LIVE Show.
She received the "1997 Woman of Achievement Award" from the Business and Professional Women's Club; She won the "Most Stunning Smile Award" at the "2000 Ms. Senior Alabama Pageant" and most recently received the "2004 Citizen of the Year Award" from the Albertville Chamber of Commerce for her contributions to the City and Local venues.
Shirley is a member of the Red Hat Society; the National Association for Female Executives; Cambridge Who's Who; the American Business Womens Association, the National Association of Baby Boomer Women and Diva Web of Fame. A Dale Carnegie Graduate, she is also a Competent Toastmaster with Toastmasters International.
In 2006 she was nominated for inclusion into "The 2006 Purpose Prize" with Civic Ventures in recognition of her life-long committment to Local and National Venues, The Teaching of Experience, Positive Aging and the Baby Boomer Generation. She has been re-nominated for inclusion again in 2007 and 2008. She supports groups such as the American Heart Association.
You can find the works of Shirley W. Mitchell on this Website as well as in these fine Retail Locations - Amazon, Review Scout, Praize, Home Schooling Supply, ECampus, Wesleyan Publishing House, BookByte, ChrisCodes, Review Scout-UK, Interactive Reviews, Cokesbury, Books for Christians, Cardio Files, Parable, AddALL, Claudes Place and AllenTech.
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Her Writings...
... Her works over the years have produced some remarkable books which include :
The Christian Writers's Desk Diary...
The Beauty of Being God's Woman ...
Spiritual Sparks for Busy Women™... (To be re-introduced)
.. Her fourth book, Fabulous after 50™, with Co-Author Jane Rubietta , is the first in a series of Inspirational & Motivational books to be followed by her fifth book, and the second book in the Series, "Sensational after 60™". In this new Web-Site, you will find links to Shirley's new weekly Fabulous after 50™ Internet Column called "Spiritual Sparks for Baby Boomers™" , and her Internet Newsletter called "Passionate Sparks™"...
... And the re-introduction of my "Second Book" "Spiritual Sparks for Busy Women™"..!!!
... "The "Fabulous" and "Sensational" Series "Women's Planners" ... A Women's Daily Planner to match the Fabulous & Sensational series books... A very useful, year to year planner, that will compliment your thoughts, ideas, notes, with special categorical & informational sections...
... The "First Ladies Gift Book" ... A great gift book for that special occasion... A listing of the 7 Living First Ladies Favorite's... from recipes to books to places... A unique and different look in gift books...
SPECIAL NOTE: "Fabulous Thoughts" that are dear to me and bound within my soul... New Leaf Press, my Publisher, has two gift books called - "Love Notes for Dad" & "Love Notes for Mom". The collection of stories within are tributes to the Fathers and Mothers who inspired their children in the midst of life events. I hope you will pick up a copy of these and that they inspire your soul. You can view my article for my Father on page 100, chapter 12 - "Promises Kept" LNFM#0-89221-523-2 and for my Mother on page 56, chapter 8 - "Sunshine Filled the Room" LNFD#0-89221-524-0. Both books are $10.99 each and can be on our catalog page. For quantity purchases of any of my books, contact my Agent !
Fabulous after 50 was choosen to be included into the General Board Global Ministries United Methodist Church Women's Division Book Reading Program for 2004. We are very honored for this great opportunity, and we wish the Methodist Church the very best as their Women's Division constantly grows to New Heights - A One Million Membership level as of this Month !
2004 United Methodist Women's Reading Program - Nurturing the Community
United Methodist Women's Reading Program
Date: October 2003
Contact: Brenda Thompson, Reading Program Specialist
Spring 2005
University United Methodist Church
1120 S. Harrison Road
East Lansing, MI 48823
http://www.uumc-msu.org/index.htmlUNIVERSITY UNITED METHODIST WOMEN’S MISSION TEAM
Fabulous after 50™... Reviewed by Sue Stevens, Spiritual Growth
http://www.uumc-msu.org/tower_bells/Spring_2005_TB.pdf"Fabulous After 50™ is an excellent read about meeting this prime time with a positive attitude toward aging. This book boldlyspeaks to this generation and it would also be a good study guide. The book helps you realize that even as you pass through physical, emotional and spiritual changes, by welcoming 50, you open yourself up to powerful places of possibility"... Sue Stevens
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101 Great Ways to Improve Your Life
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Lighthouse Coastal Literary, the Management Agent-Director-Producer representing National Author/Columnist/Speaker and Radio Host, Shirley W. Mitchell, is pleased to announce that we signed Ms. Mitchell to be a Co-Author of a new "Book Project", along with 100 other Self-Improvement Experts being listed as Co-Authors also, two of which will be Zig Ziglar and Brian Tracy, in conjunction with Self Growth.com, which is owned by Self Improvement OnLine, Inc., a privately-held New Jersey based Internet Company.
The new "Book Project" called, "101 Great Ways to Improve Your Life", is a teaching from the 101 Co-Author Experts, for those reading the book, on How to Improve their Lives! The Book Published May 2006, and will be available from each of the Co-Authors for $14.95. The Book is composed of a Chapter from each of the Co-Author Experts, and at the end of each Chapter there is a Bio and Website link for that Co-Author Expert for the reader to connect with. Get your Copy Today ! Don't forget to pick up a Copy of Vol. 2 and Vol. 3 Too !
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Encouragng Sparks On Life
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"Ann George stopped me at the grocery store. She said, "Shirley, thank you for writing "Fabulous after 50". Your grandaughter gave it to me at the end of school. I took it on vacation with me. I read every word while sunning on the beach. I have had a bought with cancer. I have decided not to let cancer be the focal point of my life. Your book has encouraged me not to allow aging to be a negative but a positive. Like cancer, aging will not destroy my blessed life." Ann George, Albertville-AL
"You are a very accomplished writer, creating a sense of motivation to your readers with "Fabulous after 50" & "Sensational after 60". May "THE LORD," continue to enlighten your endeavors to help women all over the world." Carol Harder Santa Rosa, Ca.
"My thanks to Shirley W. Mitchell and you for writing this helpful book. I turned 50 last November and must admit I wasn't feeling very optimistic about the future. I am a Pharmact Technician and hear many seniors say, 'don't get old.' I listen as they share their struggles with illness, pain, loneliness etc. every day. My heart goes out to them in their suffering, while leading me to fearfully contemplate my own future. "I have read 3 chapters in the book so far and have them uplifting, hopeful and inspiring. Thank you for writing these words of encouragement. They have served to remind me that our hope, our joy, and our future are in Christ our Lord and Saviour, even as we enter our "golden years."
Aug. 13, 2003 - Dear Shirley, Here it is Wednesday already. I want to thank so very much for giving me your book Fabulous After Fifty. Truthfully, I wasn't quite sure what I was about to read; I soon found out that this book will be read over and over again. This is definitely a book of treasured truths. I am in Chapter 4 as I write and feel the spirit through and through. As I read your quote from John 3:16 "For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life", I reflected back to my childhood for I must have read this scripture a million times. Now in my life that statement is significant and better understood than ever before. With that understanding come great peace and hope. I loved and whole-heartedly agreed with Carolyn's statement, "Fabulous women are good listeners and givers". You mention attitude, and talk about how age has no dates in time but a state of mind. Did you know that if you gave the word ATTITUDE a numerical value it equals 100. Example a=1, t=20 and so forth. As I taught my 11 year olds in Sunday School that attitude only comes from within, no one else gives us this gift. We can either give 100% of ourselves in what we do or we short change our soul. Thank you for enjoying the small but sweet joys in life as you were lifted with joy as one small rose was left by your bedside while you were sick. We are jewels in the eyes of our Heavenly Father, we are here to learn of Him and His son Jesus Christ. And while we study His characteristics we can too learn more about our selves and know that we are sons and daughters of God. Shirley, it is my prayer that we will meet again as you come to the Washington D. C. area in October. The past four months I was able to attend a class at work given by Melanie Moeller entitled Our Own Best Self. I love to look deep into others and well as myself. I love to try to find good in everyone and find out the what and why for the wants in life. This class gave much food for thought on introspection. Today was our last class and unfortunately I missed two-thirds of it. But the last 20 minutes were writing our "diva". I found that a bit provocative at first and then was able to listen to what everyone wrote. You could just hear an inner self ring out and it was overwhelmingly joyful. After class, I mentioned I was honored to meet you Sunday at the LAX airport and was reading your book. Melanie would very much like to talk with you and perhaps having you speak to women in our area. She is with Horizons Consulting and if you will let me know I can set up a call with Melanie. Perhaps this would be in congruence with your Washington trip.I would like to keep in touch as I mentioned before and as soon as I get my pictures developed I'll scan it in and send you a copy. Shirley, I am not the greatest composer of letters but I am a good listener and follower of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I know without a shadow of a doubt He loves each one of us individually and knows us by name. I know that if we follow His teachings and keep His commandments that we too will have eternal life. I say this in His Holy Name. Amen. It's 11.16P.M. and I must say I need to retire for the night. Thank you again for all that you do for women everywhere. Let me not forget to say hello to your beautiful and articulate granddaughters. They are precious. Sincerely, Sally Michaux
Nov. 10, 2003 - Dear Shirley, Your book was terrific! I am one who believes in all of the principles you bring forth. You are strongly founded on the Word and you are one of the few who embrace the whole picture... spiritual, emotional, mental and the physical aspects to the abundant life! You were so "right on" about exercise and keeping ourselves attractive so that our witness shines brighter. You have done a wonderful job! I would like permission to recommend you as a workshop leader for next year's Focus Over Fifty Conference at Focus on the Family which will be Sept. 9-12. May I do so??? Women will FLOCK to this workshop. I loved the questions and motivations at the end of each chapter. I would like to order 10 books as they will be perfect gifts to my dearest friends. Just ship them with an invoice and include shipping. My Bible study tries to do a "girl trip" every other year. Three years ago, those who were not certified, got certified and we went scuba diving in Grand Cayman! Ha! I have been speaking some on Finding Fresh Significance after Fifty. I spoke on a few Halftime Conferences with Bob Buford. I am very big on helping women find significance and discovering how wonderful God has made them. So it seems that we have much of the same mission in life. Also, let me know how you handle a days woman's conference in a large church. We attend First United Methodist in Tulsa. It is one of the largest Methodist churches in the country and is a very strong Biblically based church. I hope to hear from you soon, Blessings, Rosalind Cook...
Jun. 15, 2004 - I met you at BAM book store in Peachtree City, Ga. , on June 12th, 2004 and purchased your "Fabulous after 50" book. Needless to say I am well after 50 but your words of wisdom was so inspiring and appropriate for any age. I truly enjoyed reading your book. When your next book "Sexy after 60" then "Heavenly after Seventy" come out, I want to know. I need to see what I may be missing. You are a beautiful lady Shirley Mitchell; thank you for your words of wisdom... Sincerely, Willie Lamb
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