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Wake up with purpose! : what I've learned in my first hundred years / Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, with Seth Davis.

Schmidt, Jean Dolores, 1919- (author.). Davis, Seth, (author.).

Summary:

"Part memoir and part spiritual guide, Wake Up with Purpose! captures the humor, wisdom, and common sense that have made Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt an icon of faith and joy. Join Sister Jean on an inspiring journey through her first century of life, and discover the universal themes that connect us all -- from the power of listening to the heavenly joy of a good belly laugh." -- inside front jacket flap.

Record details

ISBN: 9781400333516
ISBN: 1400333512
Physical Description: xiii, 222 pages ; 24 cm
Publisher: New York : Harper Select, [2023]
Copyright: ©2023

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:

Prologue -- It starts with belief -- The blessings of acceptance -- The power of dreams -- Becoming a teacher -- Coach Jean -- Principal Jean -- Mundelein -- War and peace -- Loyola -- Jumping into hoops -- Worship, work, win -- From arch madness to March madness -- The Sister Jean bounce -- The Final Four -- Wins and losses, hellos and goodbyes -- That old community spirit -- Getting old and staying young -- Epilogue: Life and death.