Stories to Lift Your Spirits

Canadian artist Roy Henry Vickers features prominently in the new, inspirational book Fly Like an Eagle. The book opens with Roy’s life story, which recounts his early years, passion for drawing, struggles with identity and addiction and how he manages to re-emerge stronger and more content with his life and future.

This 100 page, 8.5” x 8.5” book includes 80 colour photos and several Vickers’ paintings and quotes about leadership, hope and challenge.

Twenty-six authors from different countries contributed to this anthology, including nine British Columbia writers.

All of the stories are deeply personal and as varied and compelling as life itself. They all probe, in some way, the eternal question: What gives you hope? Hope is the belief and aspiration to be better. Hope helps us move forward when dealing with life’s challenges. Hope gives us a sense of purpose.

Gary Doi, a former BC school superintendent, created this collaborative project by engaging like-minded writers and photographers from different parts of the world. It began with a magazine blog called “A Hopeful Sign”, which then morphed into the Inspiring Hope Book Series. Fly Like an Eagle represents the second book in the series with a third book on the way. “The stories stir the imagination, ignite your courage and invite reflection,” said Doi. “They inspire hope. In today’s world, that’s a resource in short supply.” Gary Doi, (250) 770-7899 or email: garydoi@telus.net

Published as a public service by Oliver Daily News. A project of the Oliver Rotary Club – books available at Beyond Bliss