{"product_id":"five-years-in-heaven-isbn-9780553446609","title":"Five Years in Heaven","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is heaven on earth? The answer lies in this true story of one young man's journey to find hope and purpose with the help of an unlikely teacher--a compassionate and wise old nun, whom the world had long-forgotten.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eBy the time Harvard-educated John Schlimm turned 31 years old, he had worked with some of the biggest superstars in Nashville and served under the most powerful people in the White House. But something was missing. His life had come to a standstill, lost in a whirl of questions about belonging, faith, rejection, and purpose. He soon decides to return to his small-town roots in search of a new beginning.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReturning home, John meets 87-year-old Sister Augustine, the beguiling self-taught artist-in-residence at the ceramic shop on the sprawling grounds of the local 150-year-old convent. John is instantly bowled over by Sister's quiet grace and vision. Before long, his weekly visits to Sister's shop become a master's class in the meaning of life, love, humility, and second chances. As she directed him on the road to self-discovery and salvation, John returned the favor by putting Sister Augustine on the front page of newspapers and showing his friend that her life still had one very important and unexpected final chapter yet to go.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eFive Years in Heaven\u003c\/i\u003e, John shares the wisdom, humor, grace, and inspiration he experienced during his hundreds of visits with Sister Augustine. \u003ci\u003eFive Years in Heaven\u003c\/i\u003e reminds us that we can find love and joy in the most unlikely of places, and that the building blocks of peace and happiness are always within our reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This is an inspiring memoir of the miracle of friendship. We can all learn much from this book’s simple and profound wisdom.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Deepak Chopra, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Best Selling Author of \u003ci\u003eThe Path to Love\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"Empowering and heartfelt, \u003ci\u003eFive Years in Heaven\u003c\/i\u003e is a beautiful testament to new beginnings and second chances at any age.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Andie Mitchell, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Best Selling Author of \u003ci\u003eIt Was Me All Along\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"What can an 87-year-old Benedictine sister teach a world-weary 31-year-old self-described ‘lost and disoriented’ man?  More than he could have imagined.  What can this book about their unique relationship teach you? More than you can imagine. This heartwarming story about spiritual friendship shows how God's love can be revealed in the most surprising of ways, and people.\"  \u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eJames Martin, SJ, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Best Selling Author of \u003ci\u003eA Jesuit’s Guide to Almost Everything\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eFive Years in Heaven\u003c\/i\u003e is a beautiful tribute to the divine wisdom and comfort of friendship. This is an inspiring blueprint for living life to the fullest at any age.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- RoseMarie Terenzio, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Best Selling Author of \u003ci\u003eFairy Tale Interrupted\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eFive Years in Heaven\u003c\/i\u003e is a wonderfully crafted book that must be read slowly in order to fully absorb the brilliance and depth of Sister Augustine’s insights into the human condition.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Mary Neal, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Best Selling Author of \u003ci\u003eTo Heaven and Back\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“This is a beautiful and uplifting book that makes me smile.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Maura Poston Zagrans, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eMiracles Every Day\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Schlimm\u003c\/b\u003e is a Harvard-trained educator, artist, and award-winning writer. He has traveled the country speaking about inspirational\/motivational topics, cooking, entertaining, and public relations, including his \"Embrace Compassion, Change the World\" keynote address on Capitol Hill. He has appeared on such national media outlets as \u003ci\u003eThe Ellen DeGeneres Show\u003c\/i\u003e, Bravo’s \u003ci\u003eWatch What Happens Live\u003c\/i\u003e, NPR, Martha Stewart Living's \u003ci\u003eEveryday Food\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Splendid Table\u003c\/i\u003e, QVC, and \u003ci\u003eFox \u0026amp; Friends\u003c\/i\u003e. John also recently debuted his participatory art piece \u003ci\u003eTHE SMILE THAT CHANGED THE WORLD (is yours)\u003c\/i\u003e with installations in Canada and Washington, D.C.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Image","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46305071628517,"sku":"NP9780553446609","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780553446609.jpg?v=1767727421","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/five-years-in-heaven-isbn-9780553446609","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}