The Prayer, a Love Story
by Jacqueline von Zwehl
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BLURB:
Do you Believe in Miracles?
Do you Believe in Eternal Love?
Do you Believe in Answered Prayers?
YOU WILL
The Prayer, A Love Story is the inspirational true story of one
woman who discovers the secret to living a life filled with miracles,
unconditional love and answered prayers.
The journey begins with a divine promise, continues with
unforeseen life challenges, and eventually leads to Jerusalem. Inside the Old
City, a prayer will unlock the key to a life of miracles. This journey is proof
heaven is real and its gifts are available to you now. Whether you have stopped
believing in God or not, God believes in you.
The journey holds a promise for everyone. No matter how much darkness
exists in your life, it cannot diminish the flicker of even the tiniest light.
That light will lead you to your destiny and it will change your life forever.
Interview with Jacqueline von Zwehl author of "The Prayer:"
QUESTION: What
is the sweetest thing someone has done for you?
JACQUELINE: My
husband showers me with little surprises of sweetness every day like coming
home with flowers, surprising me with a card, taking us out to a surprise
dinner in the middle of the week.
I am truly the luckiest and happiest woman in the world.
QUESTION: Can
you describe your dream home?
JACQUELINE: That's easy, I'm living in it. I envisioned it in my dreams and it's amazing how dreams
come true. It's a historical home
built in 1927 and registered with the historical society. The house has been fully restored and
updated but still has character, charm, and sings in your ear of a bygone
era. It's a pink/corral color. I know what you're thinking Pink?? In Florida that's not weird, more
corral than pink, but just regal and stunning. Situated right on the water and we get to see all the boats
come and go all day.
QUESTION: What
is your least favorite word?
JACQUELINE: Can't - it doesn't
exist in my vocabulary.
QUESTION: Where
do you get your best ideas?
JACQUELINE: The ocean, the beach, lakes, water - I seem to be inspired
around water.
QUESTION: What
do you do to relax?
JACQUELINE: Cooking, exercise, running on
the beach, reading.
ENJOY THIS EXCERPT:
Wedding Day
I often wonder about the idea of a miracle. Is it
something you feel? Can you see it? Or is it some- thing you just know? Miracle
is a very big word, perhaps best saved for big events like the birth of a baby
or the first man walking on the moon.
As I ponder this thought, I’m surrounded by lovely,
fresh-cut flowers. Isn’t the blossoming of these flowers a miracle? A tiny
little seed in the ground, nurtured with rich soil, water, and light, grows to
reveal its unique beauty. When we look at the seed, we can’t see the miracle.
It’s only later, after its potential has been manifested, we realize what that
seed carried all along. Isn’t that how we all are? On the journey of our
destiny in this life, all of us start as seeds. Some of us are still in the ground, waiting
to grow. Some of us have sprouted a few leaves, and
some of us have fully blossomed. Is the miracle the blossoming of the flower,
or is the miracle knowing with certainty that everything is already in the
seed? Yes, for me it always comes down to certainty. When all I can see is a
seed in the ground, the miracle is certainty in my knowl- edge of what the seed
is destined to become.
These were the thoughts I recorded in my journal on
the morning of our wedding. I have heard that most brides wake up jittery and
full of excitement, perhaps thinking about their hair and make-up, the
excitement of the day ahead, and how the weather will hold up. I woke up and
started writing.
‘What is a miracle? Today I will get married. I
will marry the man who makes my heart sing and who was sent as the answer to my
prayer. A man who calls me his miracle. Today is our seed, the first day of our
journey as husband and wife.We don’t know how our seed will grow. We don’t know
how many leaves will bloom or what its flower will look like. We don’t know
what storms we’ll face. We do know with certainty that this seed is our
destiny. It is our miracle.’
We were all ready. The driver took my hand and
escorted me to my seat in the limo.
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AUTHOR Bio and
Links:
Jacqueline
von Zwehl, is a faith based relationship expert. She holds a BFA from New York
University and a MBA from Pennsylvania State University. Jacqueline travels the
country as a motivational speaker encouraging singles on the path to finding
their soul mates. She has appeared on Nite Line, The Harvest Show, EWTN, TCT
TV, Victory TV, CatholicTV, Telecare, Changing Lives, CatholicLife, That's the
Spirit, The Church, The Cardinal and You, NPR, and more. Jacqueline lives in
Fort Lauderdale, FL with her husband Christopher, their two daughters and dog.
The Prayer, A Love Story is her debut book. Jacqueline von Zwehl, is a faith
based relationship expert. She holds a BFA from New York University and a MBA
from Pennsylvania State University. Jacqueline travels the country as a motivational
speaker encouraging singles on the path to finding their soul mates. She has
appeared on Nite Line, The Harvest Show, EWTN, TCT TV, Victory TV, CatholicTV,
Telecare, Changing Lives, CatholicLife, That's the Spirit, The Church, The
Cardinal and You, NPR, and more. Jacqueline lives in Fort Lauderdale, FL with
her husband Christopher, their two daughters and dog. The Prayer, A Love Story
is her debut book.
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ReplyDeleteYour house sounds lovely.
ReplyDeleteKit3247(at)aol(dot)com
Jacqueline, thank you so much for being here today. I like how your excerpt reminds of everyday miracles. What was the inspiration behind the book?
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Steph
Thank you Stephanie. My inspiration came from a dream. I wasn't looking to write a book or share this story but sometimes inspiration comes to you when you least expect it. Happy Valentine's Day. - Jackie
DeleteHi Jacqueline,
ReplyDeleteYour story sounds truly inspiring.
Regards
Margaret
Thank you Margaret! Happy Valentine's Day
Delete-Jackie
The excerpt sounds very hopeful and inspiring.
ReplyDeleteThank you Morgan! Happy Valentine's Day - Jackie
DeleteThank you for sharing about your book and yourself. I love learning more about authors.
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Melissa, thank you! Love to hear what you think of the book. Happy valentine's day, best, Jackie
DeleteJacqueline,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed learning about your and your book! It's a beautiful excerpt and touching how you wrote on your wedding day. What a special thing to do to remember what was running thru your mind. Your house sounds charming and we are having an especially cold and snowy winter in Ohio so the beach and Florida sounds awesome to me.
I must say your husband sound sweet & your home too.
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What a beautiful post! Thank you for sharing snippets of your personal life, you're an inspiration to young ladies.
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