GREAT NEWS: I am thrilled to tell you that Nine Lives of Joy has been published and is available on Amazon.com for $6.95. And the book has received superb reviews.

During this time of the COVID-19 pandemic, when the world seemed submerged in confusion, fear, uncertainty, I began to look back at my own life. I discovered that each experience revealed to me a new perspective, gratitude for those who shepherded me through, and the realization that I truly love life. And so, I wrote Nine Lives of Joy. A Journey of a Life.

Dr. Cari Jackson, Author of Love Like You’ve Never Been Hurt has said in her review of the book: “Joy shares her stories with readers and audiences, not focused on her, but on how they can live their own lives in gratitude, wisdom, humor, strength, wonder, and joy. This is a must-read book for everyone who wants to not just survive – but thrive!”

Nina Frost (Soul Mapping): “In this time of global challenge, Joy Carol has given us a most personal and yet universally applicable book in this beautiful, grateful, inspiring memoir. How to persevere in the face of multiple challenges? In sharing her own journey so compellingly, Joy shows us all how to co-create with whatever life hands us.”

Barbara Hamilton-Holway (Who Will Remember Me) wrote: “We all need healing in mind, body, and spirit, personally and collectively. Joy’s story will invite you into your own healing process and inspire you in preparing for life. Joy’s nine lives hearten our desire to face hardships and to live and love life.”

My colleague and friend Katie Sanborn-Price wrote this description of the book: “The book didn’t really say much about Joy’s close encounters with death. Death was almost a footnote at the end of each story: ‘And then I almost died – but didn’t.’ Slowly it dawned on me. The title is Nine Lives of Joy. Death is not the point.

“As Joy’s life unrolls, I began to see the magic tapestry of strength, empathy, and humor that she has woven. Her dedication to educating and empowering others coupled with her thirst for adventure do not allow for the possibility of giving in to injury or illness. If anything, each event only causes her to look deeper into herself and further her commitment to her life and her work.

“Like riding the largest roller coaster in the world, Joy’s story is both terrifying and exhilarating. Her fierce spirit and passion for life have allowed her to defy death on eight occasions. An extraordinary tale for extraordinary times, we hope it inspires and lifts those who brave the journey of the Nine Lives of Joy.”

What a privilege and pleasure to write this book. Like a fabulous treasure.

Joy Carol

www.joycarol.com