Luci Swindoll – författare

“Everyone falls in love with Luci. Everyone reads one of her books and wants to know this woman personally. Everyone feels that sweet sense of connection, where it seems that she is sharing from her plainest, deepest self, and seeing into yours . . . She’s the world’s soul mate.” –Anne Lamott

Is it possible to stay full of life, laughter, love, and the Lord through eight decades in this crazy world? Is that even realistic? Yes! There is hope, and Luci Swindoll is living proof.

With heart and humor, this best-selling author and beloved speaker lays out the truths that can help us all become a little more creative, organized, healthy, and happy. This is not a complex prescription for how to become superwoman. These are simple secrets, the wisdom produced by years of walking with God and living well.

We don’t need more tips for “having it all,” but we could all use insight on “having what matters,” and there is no better guide than Luci Swindoll. Luci has spent eight decades accumulating the stories, memories, verses, and practical tips that make up Simple Secrets to a Happy Life. Whether traveling the world or building life-long friendships, singing in the opera or working for Mobil Oil, every step has taught her a little more about how to love God, love her neighbor, and love herself.

The result is both personal and universal. Organized into fifty short chapters, her reflections form a simple and profound outline for making the most of the lives God has given us.

We could all use a little more joy in our lives, which means we could all use a little more Luci. Visit her through these snapshots of wisdom. You’ll find yourself drawn back again and again.

In this fun and creative full-color jewel filled with photos and artistic sketches, Luci Swindoll gives the reader a fascinating journey through a life well lived, one in which she purposefully chose to "marry" adventure. The classic, artful design and intriguing stories highlight Luci''s unique insight and perspective that transform otherwise regular days and occurrences to experiences worth living.

With the challenge to stop saying "if only" and "why me" and start asking "what if" and "why not," Luci encourages everyone to lead truly adventurous lives that yield countless blessings, lessons and inspiration. Never before has anyone modeled the joy and adventures of the journey with such clarity and insight.

Readers will be drawn to I Married Adventure as it is Luci''s first full-length book in over 10 years and is a personal tour of her unique approach to squeezing the most out of a life led by Christ.

Meet a new breed of women in the workplace. Focused, balanced, and confident, these women know how to find success without losing their integrity or passions. They love the Lord, enjoy their work, and are respected by their coworkers. Does this describe you?

Or do you, like so many others, struggle with blending faith and work? You want a successful, productive career but find yourself stuck in what seems like dead end and entry-level jobs. You want to pursue your passions, not just live for Friday. You want to make a difference where you work but wonder how you can without sacrificing your values in order to get ahead.

An accomplished businesswoman for over thirty years, popular Women of Faith® speaker Luci Swindoll offers practical approaches to help women who work learn how to be the best at what they do while finding fulfillment in their occupations. In addition, Luci gives in-depth insight by way of engaging converstions on work and life with some extraordinary women. Meet:

In these pages, Luci shares valuable advice and realistic solutions to help you discover ways to integrate Christian principles in your life at work while finding passion and fulfillment in your job. Whatever your position or occupation, you will find direction and encouragement in Notes to a Working Woman.

Life. There are so many decisions. So much to think of, remember, plan, do, be, and accomplish. If only there was someone with wise words, a plan, some direction for our lives.

Luci Swindoll has spoken to thousands of women over the course of her lifetime. She finds reason for laughter in the midst of tears. She also knows?from experience?the importance of listening, learning, laughing, and loving her way through life.

Between laughing with friends and adopting humor as a basic lifestyle, Luci brings balance and wisdom your way as she openly shares her life. For more than 60 years, she''s maintained a joyful spirit, a grateful heart, and a rich, purposeful relationship with God.

Let Luci show you how to not only live life, but celebrate it.

Are you tired of the mundane? Do you want to draw energy from every day?  The key to living a rich and joyful life is to seek out adventure, says Luci Swindoll. But adventure doesn’t only happen on a journey to the heart of Africa or a climb to the top of Everest. God has designed countless ways for you to enjoy the spirit of adventure, no matter where you are or what you’re doing. It’s all in your perspective—how you choose to do life differently.

Whether you travel to a distant continent or stay in your own back yard, the spirit of adventure is about embracing the unique journey God has charted just for you. Part memoir and part invitation, Doing Life Differently will encourage you to celebrate that journey for the matchless gift it is. You will be challenged to look beyond yourself, take risks, see problems in a new way, and embrace an adventuresome life

Grace is one of the best gifts you''ll ever give . . . or receive.

This collection of endearing stories and uplifting quotes reminds us that the generosity of God''s wonderful grace is all the motivation we need to become great-hearted givers ourselves. A trend-setting color pallet and contemporary design form the background for this unique collection of inspiration, advice, and humor from best-selling Women of Faith speakers and writers. Based on the 2008 WOF theme of grace, the writings are divided into chapters such as "Grace in the Daily Grind," and "Hearts Always Glimmer with Grace." This type of fun, feminine, faith-filled book makes a perfect gift for a broad audience.

A two-color companion journal to accompany women on the sometimes harried and often hectic path of life, the I Married Adventure Journal helps women pack up their hesitations and once again envision their hopes and dreams.

This road map for getting up and back into the game, filled with unique hand-drawn graphics and personal photos, offers ideas, suggestions, exercises and imagery to stir the mind and spirit into making a wonderful adventure out of life.