A Dozen Ways to Sunday

by Montel Williams

Here, Montel Williams presents the stories of faith and courage of 12 people who have appeared on his television show. His aim is to present these portraits of hope as symbolic of the contemporay... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1588250059
• ISBN13: 9781588250056
• Release Date: October 2001
• Publisher: Mountain Movers Press
• Length: 221 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.6" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Montel's Moving Moments!

Life's prevailing propensity for trial and tribulation set stages to examine real life drama. In doing so, there are compelling and compassionate means in which people have persevered to make meaningful differences through the agony of adversity. The aforementioned is a testament to Montel Williams' attempt along with Daniel Paisner to shed insight to a montage wrought with gut wrenching dilemmas that warrant your attention. Mr Williams has been witness to, have been involved in, and have been the recipient of the type of angst that not only try mens souls, but forces them to be the catalyst for change. As I read this book, I couldn't help harkening back to previous episodes that depicted the caring spirit of someone who truly wanted to make a difference. 'A Dozen Ways To Sunday' and the twelve stories of hope and courage should have a profound effect on you. The authors uses twelve personable points of contention to illustrate exhibitions of clarity to give readers reasons for allowance to step outside of themselves to acknowledge that...no matter how you hurt, there are others that hurt more. This is done by the 'never say quit' attitudes displayed, and the ways they've stressed non verbally the importance of faith. Their messages in each poignant case shows how important to them the need to encompass viable vestiges of strength, resolve, and vision to heal wounds. Take for example the case of Sulieman Beyah who battled the maladies of Lupus and a kidney transplant to be able to found a nonprofit to help others that shares his plight. Consider too, the story of a couple who felt that no amount of children was too much for them in adopting ten siblings! Then there's the story of Ian O'Gorman. This is a unique trial of how high hopes for a new tomorrow spurred efforts by him to persevere through the ravages of cancer. He accomplished it by keeping a smile on his face, and possessing a winning outlook in being the backbone of ways to help defray costs for cancer patients the world over. You will meet these people and the others as you read on. I've asked myself who is this book for? And why dramatize in print problems faced by a handful of suffering people? Beyond any doubt, I was able to ascertain that taken together, these stories of hope, faith, and true grit presented a larger than life perspective told through the eyes of one of the most caring television personalities who endeavored to illustrate how certain truths can be attained by believing. Albeit, 'A Dozen Ways To Sunday' may be looked upon as oxymoronic in light of the title, but underneath these twelve profiles the author(s) does nothing to dispell the notion that there would be many more with issues to spur the need to achieve success. I feel that the intent here, as Montel laments, is for us to "learn from these stirring individuals, and make a difference". He goes on to say that, "I've learned from the hand I've been dealt that time is the barometer for chan

A gift you can give to change people's lives!

If you are looking for an inspirational gift for the holidays or any special occasion for family or friends, please consider getting them this book. This book contains 12 amazing, inspiring and motivating stories about 12 incredible people who have taken action on some of the worst things life can hand out to make a positive difference for others. These stories will get you fired up and it gives us all examples of what it means to live life with "no excuses and no limits"! (see chapter 12 on Denny Chipollini--that's his motto for living life and once you read his story, it won't be so easy to blow-off exercising anymore!). Do you often find yourself feeling worn down by the daily grind of life? I know I do, but reading these stories helps me to see how to reconnect with the compassion and hope in my life without having to go through any personal tragedies like so many of these people have gone through. It can really make a difference in peoples' lives--thanks for sharing these stories!

A Dozen Ways to Sunday

If you want to give your family and friends a gift that can change their lives, please consider giving them this book. It contains 12 stories of 12 amazing and courageous people who will help you put your problems into perspective and, above all, help you see how to live life with "no excuses and no limits" (as Denny Chipollini would say--see chapter 12 for a motivating story! You won't be able to blow off those exercises as easily anymore once you read his story!!!!). We all want to enjoy life to its fullest and be grateful for the gifts we've been given, but sometimes in this hectic world it's hard to connect with how to do it. This book helped me connect with the compassionate and hopeful side of life without a personal tragedy. Thank you for sharing these stories!!

I'm So Proud of You Skipper

I don't think 1000 words would accurately describe how proud I am of my Grandfather Arnold (Skipper) Bull, the 83 Year Old Aerobics Instructor who is described in Chapter 10 of this excellent book of hope and courage in times of adversity. For a man who has been an inspiration and guiding light to his 7 children, 16 grandchildren and just recently last Monday to his beautiful 7th great grandchild this is surely a nice treat to be recognized. I also want to recognize his beautiful wife and my treasured grandmother Alice (MAM) because she herself is a major beacon of hope to all those who need a helping hand. It just shows it's never to late to get in shape and keep fit. I'm going for a run myself. See ya soon, Skip. K.C.

Very touching. Very inspirational.

I don't watch talk shows and I doubt I would enjoy Montel's topics. However, this book is awesome. It is touching and full of positive messages. I also commend him for having all profits go toward MS Research. He is my hero.