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“I was always taught never to discuss religion or politics. We were all told it’s impolite and divisive. And so we remained oblivious to the religious perspectives of our neighbors. One String of Beads is a truly authentic collection of biographical narratives that illustrate both the tremendous diversity of faiths and beliefs in the Grand Strand as well as some of the commonalities of those seeking spirituality. The stories are original perspectives and interpretations as molded by each interviewees own personal experiences and understanding. One could not find a more “real” picture of the varied spiritual lives found here in the Strand, and it opens the honest conversations on religion.”
Keith Waller
Publisher, Natural Awakenings – Grand Strand Edition
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
“It’s not just facts, but the experiences that matter and make this book special.”
Taylor Turney
Indiana State University
“This book is humanitarian, and connects us all by the deep experience we have in common.”Myrtle Beach, SC
“Fun, educating and fulfilling to read. A window out of each story to our global history and spirit.”
Matthias Stefan Clauser
Rechtsanwalt [Attorney]
Güstrow, Germany
“Upon reading One String of Beads, I learned more intimately the meaning of various religions. Reading accounts of different faiths, as experienced personally rather than as a description of religious followings, made for a richer sense of different views. One String of Beads gives one a qualitative value of one’s faith. I found the book hard to put aside!”
Dr. Marilyn Murphy Fore
Senior Vice President, Horry Georgetown Technical College
Myrtle Beach, SC
“One String of Beads takes the complex and theoretical ideas of religion and, through very interesting stories of real followers, makes them truly accessible to any lay person. The stories are engaging, and provide relevant examples of lives lived in very spiritual ways, and I found it very interesting to read about the different perspectives of various religions. My acclamation to the authors, who have presented us with this exceptionally thoughtful and practical volume.”
Richard C. Osman, MD, FACS
Chairman of the Board, SC Medical Association
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
“One String of Beads is an excellent mix of personal story and education on the tenets of many of the religions and denominations practiced today. It is a great example of the small world in which we live, and the diversity of the area known as the Grand Strand. I believe that One String of Beads would make an excellent supplemental text in a World Religions course or a Ministry Formation course in a graduate setting. Readers can learn both stories that lead people to believe the way they do, as well as the nuts and bolts of those beliefs. Overall, a wonderful contribution!”
Brett J. Butler, PhD
Professor of Math and Religion, Horry Georgetown Technical College
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina