Joshua Rivedal Livres

By the time Josh Rivedal turned twenty-five, he thought he'd have the perfect life-a few years singing on Broadway, followed by a starring role in his own television show. After which, his getaway home in the Hamptons would be featured inBetter Homes & Gardens, andhis face would grace the cover of theNational Enquireras Bigfoot's not-so-secret lover. Instead, his resume is filled with an assortment of minor league theatre and an appearance onThe Maury Povich Show-a career sidetracked by his father's suicide, a lawsuit from his mother over his inheritance, and a break-up with his long-term girlfriend. Tortured by his thoughts, he finds himself on the ledge of a fourth floor window, contemplating jumping out to inherit his familial legacy. In turn he must reach out to the only person who can help him before it's too late. Based in part on his acclaimed one-man show, The Gospel According to Joshis a comedic and poignant true-to-life tale of love, loss, struggle, and survival-a gospelaccount of one young man's passage into manhood-his twenty-eight-year Gentile bar mitzvah.

Lemonade is served... again, with Lemonade Stand: Volume IIThe twenty brave storytellers in this book each share a short, true story on a major obstacle they've had in life and how they managed or overcame-changing the conversation around identity, equity, inclusion, faith, ability, friendship, and resilience.Inside you'll find a transforming look at a young woman who finds hope while a loved one struggles with addictions, a son who loses a father by suicide and raises awareness through an armwrestling competition, and the child of Vietnamese refugees who explores the idea of culture, humanity, and identity-and more!When life gives you lemons, squeeze, add sugar and pick up a copy of The i'Mpossible Project's Lemonade Stand: Volume II

Storytelling is one of our oldest and greatest human achievements. Stories can enchant, empower, inspire, motivate, and even change the course of humankind. Volume 2 of the i'Mpossible Project--Changing Minds, Breaking Stigma, Achieving the Impossible, offers another 50 life-changing stories These are true tales from real people who have achieved incredible feats in the face of overwhelming odds, showing that impossible is just a state of mind-and that anything is possible. You'll read about: an entrepreneur using his battle with alcohol abuse to empower others; an award winning high school student who battled bullying, self-harm, and an eating disorder to become her best self; and an actor who calls his depression "my frenemy Dewayne." If you're looking to turn "impossible" into "possible" in your world... you need to read this book!