The Open Window: 8 Weeks to Creating an Extraordinary Life - Softcover

“When you are ready to participate in the game of life by showing up for practice, a wise coach is a great asset. Catherine’s book can be the coach that guides you on the path to your spiritual renewal. If you are ready to participate and learn how to be a winner, read on.” —Bernie Siegel, MD, author of Faith, Hope, & Healing and A Book of Miracles

“As always, Catherine’s beautiful prose and compelling spiritual insights combine to both delight and inspire.” —Nicholas Perricone, MD, bestselling author of Forever Young and The Wrinkle Cure

“With great enthusiasm, Catherine helps guide us down a clear pathway of spiritual renewal through heartfelt stories from the everyday lives of those who’ve discovered life’s blessings, despite their circumstances.” —Meredith McIver, The Trump Organization

From Publishers Weekly:
Taking an in-depth look at the meaning behind the phrase “when God closes a door, he opens a window,” Galasso-Vigorito (A New You) guides readers through an eight-week commitment to overcoming setbacks and finding unexpected possibilities created by them. The study challenges readers to set goals, make some positive changes, and discover new purpose for their lives. Using scripture, inspirational stories, insights from nature and personal experiences, the former Miss Connecticut and syndicated columnist cheerleads the reader along with tales of others who had doors slammed in their lives, but who went on to discover and embrace other opportunities. Each week is a different “window” offering thoughts on themes like change, courage, perseverance or thanksgiving. The windows contain thoughts for each day – almost like reflective panes -- about overcoming challenges behind doors now closed and embracing the light shining from a new direction. Some editing is needed, however. Illustrative examples at the beginning of chapters, too numerous and unrelated, can distract from the very helpful advice and growth steps sporadically included amid bulleted points, activity suggestions, quotes, and commentary. Agent: Claire Gerus, Claire Gerus Literary Agency (Dec.) —Cevin Bryerman