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It's a Book!



This morning, I signed a book contract with Moody Publishers. I am so excited!

Not only am I thrilled for this opportunity to be published, but I am honored to tell the stories of some amazing turn-of-the-century women.

The working title of my book is: HEROIC PIONEERS: 8 Christian Women Who Changed Chicago, the Church, and the World.

And they did!

The book will highlight the lives of eight, Chicago women who were contemporaries of evangelist D.L. Moody.

One was a slave’s daughter – one a single school teacher stricken by typhoid fever – one was a wealthy philanthropist - yet each of them achieved amazing things for God and His Church. They started schools and ministry organizations. They preached at the World’s Fair. They marched boldly into Chicago's vice district and changed taverns into missions. They worked alongside United States Presidents to change public policy and challenge injustice. Together - they instituted many important outreach organizations that are still active today. What a legacy!

Their stories deserve to be told.

Many people view the history of the church as male-focused. These stories negate that myth and illustrate how these women, with their bonnets and sweeping skirts, made an incredible difference in the history of the church and Chicago.

I can't wait for you to meet them: Emma, Mary, Sarah, Ruth, Virginia, Nettie, Fanny and more.





 
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Mr. Tiny said…
Wow!!! Congratulations! I can't wait to get a copy! I always think I would love to write a book but the pressure seems immense; I know that you are up for the task. I am thrilled for you!
January 15, 2013 at 11:42 AM
Jamie Janosz said…
Thank you for your kind words!! I am a bit intimidated by the pressure of a book-length project myself - but I do love researching and the subject. One chapter at a time!
January 15, 2013 at 11:47 AM
ilene @ muchloveilly said…
congratulations, mrs. janosz! i am so excited for you! i'll be first in line to get my copy - and of course, autographed by you. ;)

miss you!
January 15, 2013 at 2:54 PM
Anonymous said…
I'm so proud of you Jamie! This is truly amazing. Your like the smartest person I know.
January 15, 2013 at 5:19 PM
Jamie Janosz said…
Thank you, Ilene and Trina. You are both marvelous women yourselves... Thanks for being such good friends!
January 15, 2013 at 8:27 PM
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