
The Year the World Paused
Janet Wiszowaty
What happens when life throws us a curveball? Usually, we deal with it in the moment and go on about our day. But what happens when the world is thrown a curveball — a global pandemic? The world is forced to pause.
In this book, you will meet 21 courageous authors who chose to act when thrown the curveball of the pandemic. Like most of us, they were not prepared for the year 2020. But in each captivating story, we see how they met the challenging year head-on in their own unique and resilient way.
The world will never forget the impact of the pandemic. In this compelling and hard-to-put-down anthology, these authors share their stories of inspiring experiences which provided them with an unexpected transformation in their lives. As you turn each page, remember to pause and reflect upon how your life has been impacted, and transformed, and let us all remember that the only constant in life is change.
Praise for The Year the World Paused: Stories of Inspiration and Transformation
*****
"This culmination of stories is emotional and thoughtful while giving hope and excitement for our future. These amazing authors have put into riveting words their experiences during 2020, so valuable and heartfelt." -- C. Gagliardi
*****
"What a beautiful perspective and powerful tool for those who are feeling the stress, anxiety, and pressure that comes with change." -- D. Riendeau
*****
"We are all human and wildly alike yet so completely different. I could see/feel myself weaving between each of these stories as I read them. These people made me feel “normal” during all the pivoting, loss, grief, confinement, and uncertainties Covid presented to us all." -- T. Powers
Duration - 6h 1m.
Author - Janet Wiszowaty.
Narrator - Janet Wiszowaty.
Published Date - Sunday, 29 January 2023.
Copyright - © 2021 Janet Wiszowaty ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
What happens when life throws us a curveball? Usually, we deal with it in the moment and go on about our day. But what happens when the world is thrown a curveball — a global pandemic? The world is forced to pause. In this book, you will meet 21 courageous authors who chose to act when thrown the curveball of the pandemic. Like most of us, they were not prepared for the year 2020. But in each captivating story, we see how they met the challenging year head-on in their own unique and resilient way. The world will never forget the impact of the pandemic. In this compelling and hard-to-put-down anthology, these authors share their stories of inspiring experiences which provided them with an unexpected transformation in their lives. As you turn each page, remember to pause and reflect upon how your life has been impacted, and transformed, and let us all remember that the only constant in life is change. Praise for The Year the World Paused: Stories of Inspiration and Transformation ***** "This culmination of stories is emotional and thoughtful while giving hope and excitement for our future. These amazing authors have put into riveting words their experiences during 2020, so valuable and heartfelt." -- C. Gagliardi ***** "What a beautiful perspective and powerful tool for those who are feeling the stress, anxiety, and pressure that comes with change." -- D. Riendeau ***** "We are all human and wildly alike yet so completely different. I could see/feel myself weaving between each of these stories as I read them. These people made me feel “normal” during all the pivoting, loss, grief, confinement, and uncertainties Covid presented to us all." -- T. Powers Duration - 6h 1m. Author - Janet Wiszowaty. Narrator - Janet Wiszowaty. Published Date - Sunday, 29 January 2023. Copyright - © 2021 Janet Wiszowaty ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:17
Foreword by Kathleen Seeley
Duration:00:03:30
Introduction by Janet Wiszowaty
Duration:00:01:51
Story 1: Being My Own Light in the Darkness by Holly Johnston
Duration:00:11:34
Story 2: Emotional Journey by Dima Sawaf
Duration:00:12:20
Story 3: My Hero Wears a Vibrant Shirt by Judith Richardson Schroeder
Duration:00:22:09
Story 4: Calendar Girl by Diane Ippersiel
Duration:00:18:27
Story 5: A Proper Job by Andy Attwood
Duration:00:16:04
Story 6: Survive and Thrive in the Face of Uncertainty by Veronica Ramos Clark
Duration:00:16:44
Story 7: Coming Home by Chantel White
Duration:00:20:10
Story 8: The Year the World Paused I Found My Greatest Gift by Betty Huntington
Duration:00:16:28
Story 9: Trading Places by Shannon Faulkner
Duration:00:12:31
Story 10: What We Want Is Not Always What We See by Holly Fitch Stevens
Duration:00:25:13
Story 11: Transitioning the Vision 2020: The Journey from the Inside Out by Kelly Wheadon
Duration:00:15:23
Story 12: The Power of Perception by Janine Brisebois
Duration:00:18:22
Story 13: How Bamboo Trees Become the Golden Buddha and a Writer Through the Adventure of a Lifetime by Mark Hugh Sam
Duration:00:10:01
Story 14: Beyond Full Circle by Janna Lynn Skroch
Duration:00:15:32
Story 15: Finding the Gifts in What Life Throws at You by Kare Viola
Duration:00:18:25
Story 16: Invite the Rain on a Sunny Day by Terry Deakin
Duration:00:19:02
Story 17: Life Equals Change by Vernessa Morris
Duration:00:10:41
Story 18: The Best Laid Plans of Mice and Men by Catherine Engmann
Duration:00:16:41
Story 19: My Transformational Year by Mariette Kongeh
Duration:00:09:43
Story 20: Navigating Life Grief and Everything in Between by Yvonne Heath
Duration:00:27:06
Story 21: A Year to Remember by Janet Wiszowaty
Duration:00:12:36
Sponsored Resources
Duration:00:04:42
In Gratitude
Duration:00:03:38
Meet Author Janet Wiszowaty
Duration:00:01:55
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:54