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“Journey to Joy” explores an intimate journey of self-discovery and transformation, and will soon be available in an expanded second edition.
COOKSTOWN, NEW JERSEY, UNITED STATES, August 4, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ -- With profound introspection, Ronald Rauckhorst recounts his personal odyssey from a staunchly Roman Catholic upbringing to a life filled with spiritual growth and profound freedom in his inspiriting memoir, “Journey to Joy: From Spiritual Rigidity to Freedom.”Born and raised in Akron, Ohio, Ronald was a former Maryknoll missionary priest who embarked on a life of self-discovery after leaving the priesthood. He enjoyed a fulfilling career in various fields, including family therapy, academic advising, and private tutoring. Alongside his wife, Louise, he embraced the joys and challenges of parenthood and relished his role as a loving father and cherished grandfather. Ronald passed away in 2022, leaving behind a legacy encapsulated in his book.
“Journey to Joy” delves into Ronald’s remarkable journey—a testament to the power of self-reflection, resilience, and the transformative nature of love. His heartfelt story serves as an inspiration for readers to confront their own rigidity and fears, and to find their own path to greater openness, love, and personal fulfillment.
Louise Rauckhorst continues to share the legacy of the beautiful life her husband lived through his book. In a recent interview with The Reading Glass Books, Louise pays tribute to Ronald and looks back to their fifty years of marriage. She also shares her hopes and what’s to come next for “Journey to Joy.” Louise is nearing completion of the supplemented edition of the book—contributing her own insights, adding a Foreword and an Epilogue that chronicles Ronald’s retirement years. Get to know more about the Rauckhorsts at rauckhorst-journeystojoy.com.
For those seeking a deeper understanding of their own spiritual journey and a roadmap to personal growth, “Journey to Joy: From Spiritual Rigidity to Freedom” is a must-read, available for purchase on Amazon and other major online book retailers.
About The Reading Glass Books
The Reading Glass Books is your local bookstore with a heart and now an emerging self-publishing house. We believe that each book is an experience, and we take that into heart as we celebrate both writers and readers manifested on our bookshelves—becoming part of everyone’s reading journey since 2020.
Please visit www.readingglassbooks.com for more information.
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