Bylines and Blessings: Overcoming Obstacles, Striving for Excellence, and Redefining Success

By Judy Gruen

What happens when career ambition begins to clash with a commitment to religious and personal values? In Bylines and Blessings, award-winning author Judy Gruen shares how she resolved these two seemingly conflicting drives.

As a young, secular woman determined to succeed as a writer, she learns to turn rejection and obstacles into steps toward professional excellence. Along the way, she also becomes a powerful voice for traditional Jewish values, understanding that words create worlds. Discovering the surprising impact of her writing on readers of all ages and across many faiths, she ultimately finds the blessings in the bylines.

This heartfelt, compelling memoir traces Judy's path in building not only a career but a purposeful life. Filled with humor and depth, this book will feel like having a heart-to-heart talk with an old friend.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0CPV3W6YW
• ISBN13: 9798888242407
• Release Date: February 2024
• Publisher: Koehler Books
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

I'm totally enamored with Judy Gruen and her writing.

There were quite a few 'laugh aloud' passages. My husband and I were actually crying from laughter. And these days, we certainly can use something to laugh about! Reading about Judy's career over the years was quite fascinating. She segued from the secular world into the orthodox Jewish world with tremendous grace, bringing the reader along with her. Her story is an interesting one. Her writing is terrific. This makes a great read! Fascinating book for anyone who aspires to write professionally, as well as for those who love to read, and enjoy learning details of the backgrounds of our favorite authors.