A Path Worn Smooth - Although three generations removed from a Quaker heritage, there is still one central guideline – there is that of God in everyone - that continues to influence a millennium woman's heritage.
Creating a future that holds a unique opportunity: the opportunity not to just be a caretaker but a person who cares! To be the person who sets a Climate, not merely adjusts to a preexisting one; creates an encouraging Attitude, not practices ambivalence; is Receptive to people without losing sight of personal needs; and demonstrates Empathy for others while keeping problems in perspective.
Whether in a business, civic or personal community, be the person that 'cares'!
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By Sylvia Hoehns Wright
Apr 12, 2011
In draft format, Wright’s book received the 2006 Writer’s Connection VA Book Competition Award. Through donating an excerpt from her book, Wright is one of nation-wide contributors to an anthology recognized by the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge with their 2009 George Washington Metal award. Spotlighted by the National Women's History project as a "great book if you want an invigorating read on the beach or to give as a gift to your mother, grandmother or daughter", http://www.nwhp.org/blog/?p=680, colleagues share words of praise for Wright’s work – Described as “heartfelt” by Bonnie W. Garber, reviewer for the Fredericksburg Free Lance Star, Garber advises readers to read more in the rhythm of a poem and let Wright’s essays and poems speak to them. “Many say ‘don’t judge a book by its cover’. However, this book’s cover accurately conveys its contents.” To read more, see http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_8134/is_20100225/ai_n52667041/ --- Jackson Advocate newspaper... More > - By Anne T. Sulton, Ph.D., J.D. “In A Path Worn Smooth, we are given the history and heritage of the path this author has walked throughout her life, while at the same time she shares advice on how we can walk a similar path.” To read more, see http://www.myvmagazine.com/index.php/Life-Is-Good/Books/womens-history-month-local-authors.html --- Brenda Seward, owner of Simple Pleasures Books & Gifts “Wright’s writing is thrilling, to tell the truth. She really nails it. I’ve laughed and loved her articles and columns. Wright’s words remind me why I love to work in the earth in the first place.” ¬ --- Gigi Amateau, author of the acclaimed young adult novel Claiming Georgia Tate “Because I was an abandoned child I know very little about what my heritage might be -- still this book re-enforced my desire to--- in my lifetime--- start a Smooth Path for my children and grandchildren.” --- Mary Louise Cox, author/poet “If you haven't read A Path Worn Smooth by Sylvia Hoehns Wright, I highly recommend it. It is inspirational, stimulating and educational. The author includes meaningful poems she wrote as well as personal experiences, community history and helpful hints to live by. A Bible verse defines chapters that follow. I rarely read a book twice, but I'm re-reading A Path Worn Smooth. There is too much to assimilate in this thin volume in just one reading.” --- Jennie Degenaro, author Sylvia's understanding and compassion for the every day ordinary, makes her writing extraordinary! --- Susie Galvez, author, speaker & beauty Industry expert “Sylvia Hoehns Wright demonstrates on the pages of A Path Worn Smooth the importance of a woman pondering her life in all its phases, from the beginning experienced to the future desired. The magic: so can the reader! As a poet, publisher of a poetry magazine for 22 years, essayist, novelist, and teacher, I can say ‘I wish I’d written this!’” --- Jean Hull Herman, author & poet< Less
