Author Sharon Ann Hickey doesnt just have a black cloud that follows hershe has the whole storm system. Throughout her life, shes always had funny and unusual things happen to her. In It Could Only Happen to Me, she shares a forty-year collection of true, hilarious situations from her life. She has compiled humorous tales about vacations, children, husbands, dining out, and just normal everyday activities. The stories depict how an ordinary day for anyone else can turn into a funny chain of events for Hickey. A few of the stories include: Being turned down at the animal shelter for adopting a pet Having her shoes catch on fire at a concert Being involved in a showdown with a city bus Getting locked in a room with a goldfish Being mistaken for a lump of cement It Could Only Happen to Me speaks to anyone who has ever had a bad day. It shows that things could always be worse.

“A glimpse into the fragile psyche of a dancer.” —The Washington Post Jenifer Ringer, a principal dancer with the New York City Ballet, was thrust into the headlines after her weight was commented on by a New York Times critic, and her response ignited a public dialogue about dance and weight. Ballet aficionados and aspiring performers of all ages will want to join Ringer behind the scenes as she shares her journey from student to star and candidly discusses both her struggle with an eating disorder and the media storm that erupted after the Times review. An unusually upbeat account of life on the stage, Dancing Through It is also a coming-of-age story and an inspiring memoir of faith and of triumph over the body issues that torment all too many women and men.

In the pages of this book, youll find heartwarming situations that could be a part of anyones life. They are laughable moments, and all have a good endings. Ill bet you can relate to many of them. If you need a lighter moment, a good laugh, or maybe just a pick up, youll enjoy It Could Only Happen to Me. Many of the events happened when the pace of life was a little less hectic, and we appreciated what we had; we didnt worry about what we didnt have. Whether you are a man or women, youll appreciate the impact these stories have on the lives of people involved. Ill bet youll think dumb blonde, is she or isnt she. If you like family events, youll like this book. Some are so unbelievable, and when you think about them, you can place yourself right in the situation.

Four-year-old Carolyn Christian was playing outside her home in Alabama when she found herself standing in front of an old door. Curious, Carolyn looked through the keyhole and saw something she would remember for the rest of her life. It was at that moment that she learned that God was watching out for her—always. Carolyn chronicles her life from age two to present, telling the story of how she found God even through her most challenging moments. Carolyn shares not only poignant, but also humorous anecdotes that detail unforgettable moments from her childhood like the time she pretended to be tipsy from drinking the communion wine at church and the evening she mashed potatoes without draining the water, ending up with potato juice instead. As Carolyn discloses the confusion she felt as a young girl when she was sexually molested by a family friend, she also shares an inspirational message that God provided her with strength, even during her darkest hours. By offering an honest and self-disclosing glimpse into her life story, Carolyn inspires women everywhere to trust that God will always live in their hearts.