The Miracle of Me: A Memoir

EUGENE, Ore., Feb. 26, 2010 — Living with a brain tumor for over fifteen years, Alice Snow has been at death’s door many times. In spite of the fact that her doctors told her she would not survive, Snow refused to accept their prognosis. Now Alice Snow tells her funny, romantic, and, at times, heartbreaking story in her memoir, “The Miracle of Me” from iUniverse.

Snow held fast to the belief that her life was meant to serve a higher purpose, which was why she didn’t believe that the tumor was going to prematurely end her life. Instead, she focused on her purpose to inspire others to lead their best lives through service, spirituality, and recognition of life’s precious gifts. Snow believes that her faith has been the key to her miraculous survival, and she has taken this unique position to impart a powerful, positive message to her readers in a story that is a mix of “Six Feet Under” and “Eat Pray Love.”

“The Miracle of Me” shares Snow’s journey of growing up in an eccentric family of undertakers, which helped teach the author firsthand about death and its impact on the living. As a young woman, she traveled the world, which included boarding with Dutch nuns and witnessing the crushing poverty of Bolivia. It was these experiences that taught Snow that no oppression, grief or suffering could permanently destroy the human spirit. Eventually, love swept in and a lifelong romance sustained her through tremendous difficulties, including the challenge of facing her own mortality. However, Snow was determined not to let a brain tumor distract her from her personal mission and is still enjoying life to its fullest today, believing she is one of life’s miracles.

About the Author

Born and raised in St. Paul, Minnesota, and a graduate of the University of Minnesota, Alice Snow is a former teacher and a certified music practitioner who played harp for the critically ill. The author’s life has been dedicated to selfless service to humanity, and her humanitarian efforts have impacted lives around the globe. Snow currently volunteers for the Eugene Symphony and for the United Methodist Women’s Organization. She resides in Eugene, Oregon, and wishes her story to be a source of hope and inspiration to others. She is available for interview.

“The Miracle of Me”

Available from: http://www.iUniverse.com, http://www.bn.com, and http://www.amazon.com

ISBN: 978-1450201193 - 6 x 9 - Paperback - 236 pages - $18.95

The Journey to Truth : Physical and Spiritual Realities of Our World

RICHLAND, Wash., Feb. 3 - Recognized physicist and successful entrepreneur, George F. Garlick, PhD, reveals what he believes to be new insights into the physical and spiritual realities of our world in his debut book, The Journey to Truth (VMI Publishing, 2009). Part memoir, part scientific primer the book -- released December 2009 -- hit online retailers and book stores this month.


The book chronicles Garlick's personal passion to reconcile what he believes as biblical truths with his own scientific knowledge and credits his success with strong faith. From childhood, Garlick's profound interest in the world around him put him at odds with his family's strong faith beliefs. Captivating readers with frank narrative, Garlick poignantly draws parallels between scriptural references and modern scientific discoveries that until now have yet to be revealed.


His story is one of success and failure, but his profound connection between scientific discoveries -- from the Big Bang to the 5th dimension -- and theology is both overwhelming and humbling. As readers delve into Garlick's story, they can't help but "walk the path" toward a better understanding of the truth that exists about our spiritual and physical existence. According to Garlick, "By using our mind to explore the mysteries of the universe, we can achieve a better understanding of our relationship with God."


In the book, Garlick refers to the "mountain of truth," a metaphor for what he believes to be the relationship between science and faith. The mountain's terrain relates to the scientific and biblical ascent to the truth that Garlick believes exists at the summit and is central to the book. As Garlick himself writes, "To achieve a richer life, we need to keep pursuing, keep climbing the mountain of truth, because all those that seek shall find."


All proceeds from the book will benefit charitable organizations in the Tri-Cities.


George Garlick was born and raised in Frontier County, Nebraska. He earned a doctorate degree in Electrical Engineering and Solid State Physics from Iowa State University. He has received wide recognition for his work in pioneering acoustical holography for medical imaging and other applications.