About the Author

JOSEPH GIRZONE retired from the active priesthood in 1981 and embarked on a successful career as a writer and inspirational speaker. He is the author of several bestselling books, including Joshua, My Struggle with Faith, and Never Alone. He lives in Albany, New York.

Reviews

Praise for Joseph F. Girzone" Girzone draws on the wisdom of the centuries, writing [with] humanity and spirit." -- "Kirkus Reviews"" Girzone' s empathy for the loneliness and insecurity of being human guides readers toward a more satisfying religious experience." -- "Booklist"" It' s the living presence in our souls that Girzone seeks to foster." -- "National Catholic Register"" Joseph Girzone focuses on the heart of the matter, the truth of the Gospel, and the revelations of the heart, and people relate to his words, respond to his wisdom, read his books, and beg for more." -- "Catholic Times"" Regardless of how hard or how easy you find the way to God, Girzone' s spirituality, based on good sense, and his confident, friendly writing will ensure that even if you are alone, you will not feel lonely." -- "Schenectady Gazette"" Girzone is an encourager who seeks to challenge others with the simple but powerful methods of positive thinking, prayer, and love for others." -- "Free Press" (Chattanooga) Praise for Joseph F. Girzone"Girzone draws on the wisdom of the centuries, writing [with] humanity and spirit." --"Kirkus Reviews""Girzone's empathy for the loneliness and insecurity of being human guides readers toward a more satisfying religious experience." --"Booklist""It's the living presence in our souls that Girzone seeks to foster." --"National Catholic Register""Joseph Girzone focuses on the heart of the matter, the truth of the Gospel, and the revelations of the heart, and people relate to his words, respond to his wisdom, read his books, and beg for more." --"Catholic Times""Regardless of how hard or how easy you find the way to God, Girzone's spirituality, based on good sense, and his confident, friendly writing will ensure that even if you are alone, you will not feel lonely." --"Schenectady Gazette""Girzone is an encourager who seeks to challenge others with the simple but powerful methods of positive thinking, prayer, and love for others." --"Free Press" (Chattanooga) Praise for Joseph F. Girzone-Girzone draws on the wisdom of the centuries, writing [with] humanity and spirit.- --Kirkus Reviews-Girzone's empathy for the loneliness and insecurity of being human guides readers toward a more satisfying religious experience.- --Booklist-It's the living presence in our souls that Girzone seeks to foster.- --National Catholic Register-Joseph Girzone focuses on the heart of the matter, the truth of the Gospel, and the revelations of the heart, and people relate to his words, respond to his wisdom, read his books, and beg for more.- --Catholic Times-Regardless of how hard or how easy you find the way to God, Girzone's spirituality, based on good sense, and his confident, friendly writing will ensure that even if you are alone, you will not feel lonely.- --Schenectady Gazette-Girzone is an encourager who seeks to challenge others with the simple but powerful methods of positive thinking, prayer, and love for others.- --Free Press (Chattanooga) Praise for Joseph F. Girzone"Girzone draws on the wisdom of the centuries, writing [with] humanity and spirit." --"Kirkus Reviews""Girzone's empathy for the loneliness and insecurity of being human guides readers toward a more satisfying religious experience." --"Booklist""It's the living presence in our souls that Girzone seeks to foster." --"National Catholic Register""Joseph Girzone focuses on the heart of the matter, the truth of the Gospel, and the revelations of the heart, and people relate to his words, respond to his wisdom, read his books, and beg for more." --"Catholic Times""Regardless of how hard or how easy you find the way to God, Girzone's spirituality, based on good sense, and his confident, friendly writing will ensure that even if you are alone, you will not feel lonely." --"Schenectady Gazette""Girzone is an encourager who seeks to challenge others with the simple but powerful methods of positive thinking, prayer, and love for others." --"Free Press" (Chattanooga) Praise for "My Struggle with Faith: ""�A� beautifully nuanced expression of �Girzone's� faith.... Especially poignant are his confessions of doubt, disbelief, confusion and depression with regard to identifying his core beliefs; he establishes a deep connection with the reader by his utter candidness." --"Publishers Weekly," starred review