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Katherine Scherer was trained in counseling at Family Service and the Women's Crisis Line. Having been an active community volunteer facilitating self-improvement and parent education groups, she also served as an elementary and high school religious education teacher. She is a past protege of authors Mark Victor Hansen and Robert Allen. Katherine is retired as a partner in a 30-year-old family business in Milwaukee, WI.
Eileen Bodoh is involved with various Austrian cultural events in Milwaukee, WI and received the Decoration of Merit from the Republic of Austria. Eileen created a successful holistic health conference at her church, and served as a hospice volunteer, influenced by her studies with Elisabeth Kubler-Ross. She is a retired Professional Legal Secretary.
Katherine and Eileen are authors of "Gratitude Works: Open Your Heart to Love. " Together with 100 leading experts, including Dr. Joseph Mercola and Dr. Julian Whitaker, they were contributing authors in "101 Great Ways to Improve Your Health" published by SelfGrowth.com. As guest authors in publications, newsletters, blogs, and radio broadcasts, their articles were featured in Florida, California, , New Mexico, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, and Canada.
After writing "Gratitude Works" many years ago, continuing with their practice of gratitude, Katherine and Eileen were inspired to express to others how truly blessed we all are even in times of adversity. Using their personal collection of timeless quotes reinforced the message they wanted to convey in "Blessings Abound: Awaken to the Gifts at Hand."
Reviewed by Courtnee Turner Hoyle for Readers' Favorite
Blessings Abound by Katherine Scherer and Eileen Bodoh is an exploration of gratitude, faith, and personal growth. The book is divided into three insightful sections: blessings we recognize, gifts from God that often go unnoticed, and blessings that develop peace and harmony. Through inspiring reflections, the authors encourage readers to look beyond daily struggles and recognize the divine presence in their lives. The text explores how we can navigate God’s plan, understand the meaning behind our journey, and acknowledge our lack of control over external circumstances, except for our reactions to them. Offering guidance in positive thinking, the text examines the difference between human and divine love, the power of free will, and how recognizing beauty in nature and relationships can lead to greater fulfillment. With uplifting quotes and affirmations, the book helps readers embrace their talents and develop their gifts over time.
Katherine Scherer and Eileen Bodoh’s book is inspiring and speaks to the hearts of those experiencing personal struggles. The authors’ insights on free will and the gravity of our choices are powerful reminders of the role we play in shaping our own happiness. Their discussions on recognizing negative influences and appreciating our place in the world are particularly interesting, offering a renewed perspective on self-worth and resilience. This book does more than offer spiritual guidance. It has the potential to shift a reader's outlook as they develop more gratitude, leading to a more peaceful, harmonious existence. Scherer and Bodoh provide a pathway to recognizing happiness as a personal responsibility and invite readers to have a more spiritually centered life. Anyone seeking comfort, clarity, or a deeper connection to the blessings in their life will benefit from reading Blessings Abound.
