The Journey Called You: A Roadmap to Self-discovery and Acceptance [Paperback]

Julie Donley (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 12, 2005

Success coach Julie Fuimano began her quest for self-development in her teens, as many do. She asked herself the same universal questions: ""Who am I?"", ""Why am I here?"", and ""What am I supposed to do with my life?"" After spending years looking outside herself for the answers, she realized that only by looking within to get to know and accept who she is would the answers then be revealed. That was the first step in her journey to self-discovery and acceptance. Inspired to help others create the same meaning in their own lives, she wrote The Journey Called YOU: A Roadmap to Self-Discovery and Acceptance. It teaches the importance of learning how to reveal the essence of who you are so you can more deeply enjoy the unique gifts you have been given.

Editorial Reviews

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Her words of encouragement and acknowledgements are a real asset to my life! -- Robin S.

From the Publisher

Self-reflection often becomes more important to people during turbulent times. With the world still reeling from the Indian Ocean tsunami disaster and trying to come to terms with the war in Iraq, universal questions such as "Who am I?" "Why am I here?" and "What am I supposed to do with my life?" are on nearly everyone's minds.

Julie Fuimano, a professional coach, speaker, and writer, has spent her life searching for answers to these questions, and The Journey Called YOU: A Roadmap to Self-Discovery and Acceptance is the culmination of this pursuit for personal truth. "Since my teen years," she says, "I've been on a quest for self-discovery, and what I've learned is that the answers to life's riddles cannot be found through the eyes of another but rather through exploration within." Fuimano goes on to explain that she wrote this book to teach others what she has learned and to empower people to live their lives feeling better about who they are.

The book teaches readers how to access their personal power to create the happiness and fulfillment they seek and deserve. Its theme, "know yourself, accept what is, and honor yourself," focuses on the essence of a person; it emphasizes the "who" of a person rather than the "what." The Journey Called YOU explains how to conduct the self-exploration process. In the end, readers will feel more confident in themselves; they will trust the choices they are making and their ability to create a life they feel good about living.

Fuimano admits that this isn't always easy. No one has all the answers to life's questions, and those that seem to work for one person may not work for someone else. "When I realized that I wouldn't be able to get the answers from outside of me," she says, "I knew I needed to find a way to accept myself as I am and to treat myself with greater respect and compassion. After all, life is a gift and it's up to me to figure out what I was meant to do with that gift."

She hopes this "life instruction manual" will help make the journey easier for readers. To that end, the author has included revealing journaling exercises, inspirational anecdotes, and educational coaching tips.

"We must live our lives as if we are the most important people in it," says Fuimano. "If we honor this, our experience here on earth will be richer than we ever imagined possible."

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Product Details

• Paperback: 174 pages
• Publisher: Nurturing Your Success Pub (April 12, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0976560534
• ISBN-13: 978-0976560531
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 6.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #744,364 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Julie Donley is no stranger to tragedy. She knows firsthand what it means to conquer adversity. Having overcome addiction, a grave illness, divorce, the untimely death of her ex-husband, single-parenthood, obesity, indebtedness as well as being laid-off three times, Julie brings a wealth of personal experience to her work. In her quest for a better life, she has found that the path to happiness resides within - in becoming a better person. This is the foundation for her life and her work.

Julie has worked in psychiatric nursing since 1993 and founded her company, Nurturing Your Success, in 2001 to assist people in achieving their goals through self-mastery. Dedicated to advancing human potential, Julie is passionate about educating and coaching people on the strategies and beliefs needed to be their best, create healthy relationships and overcome the obstacles to happiness and success. She is known for her wit, wisdom, compassion and her ability to quickly get to the heart of the matter to help people achieve real and sustainable change.

Julie is a recognized expert in Personal Development and is named one of the Top 100 Thought Leaders in her field. She is the author of several books including Does Change have to be so H.A.R.D.? and The Journey Called YOU: A Roadmap to Self-Discovery and Acceptance as well as hundreds of articles published worldwide. Julie publishes an electronic newsletter and blogs regularly through her website www.NurturingYourSuccess.com.

Julie received her master's in business from DeSales University, a bachelor's in nursing from Gwynedd Mercy College and a bachelor's in business from Temple University. She is a graduate of Coach University, the Six Advisors Coaching Academy and attended classes through the Graduate School of Coaching.

Today, Julie lives in Eastern Pennsylvania and enjoys a great life with her husband, Lou, her son Josh, stepson Jael and their five cats.

For more information about Julie and her services, visit her website www.NurturingYourSuccess.com.

Customer Reviews

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Finding Your Life's Purpose, October 25, 2005

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M. Noel "Pierre's Angel" (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Journey Called You: A Roadmap to Self-discovery and Acceptance (Paperback)

Well known author Maya Angelou once said, "when you know better you do better." After reading The Journey Called You, I am certainly doing alot of things much better. If you're searching for the key to living with more passion and finally defining meaningful career & personal goals then this is the book for you. Most self-help books make unrealistic promises. However, The Journey Called You delivers by offering practical advise that can be implemented immediately. Highly recommended for those serious about taking their self awareness to the next level.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended!, October 3, 2005

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T. Sue Collier (Denver, CO United States) - See all my reviews
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Eloquently written and easy-to-read, this book is designed to help you understand and accept yourself so you can make decisions every day that move you closer to the happy and fulfilled life you desire. You will learn how to use your personal power to free yourself to be you. After all, the author points out, you are the most important person in your life! Without you, what do you have?

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lori - A book well worth reading, November 8, 2005

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A very powerful book. Written clearly with exercises to assist in your personal growth. The author shares many tips and examples that one can relate to. Well worth the time to read as it will enhance your life.