INTRODUCING JOHN E. WELSHONS

He is a frequent lecturer to businesses, churches, hospitals, hospices, synagogues, colleges, and universities throughout the United States. He is the author of the new book, Awakening from Grief. An abridged version of one of his stories from the book is featured in A 6th Bowl of Chicken Soup for the Soul. He is also the co-author of Healing the Grief (...of the Loss of a Loved One)-- an audio tape about grief, loss, and healing-- developed in conjunction with his good friend, Mark Victor Hansen, the co-author of the phenomenally successful Chicken Soup for the Soul series of books. In addition, John's life experience includes a B.A. in Religious Studies from the University of South Florida, and an M.A. in History of Religions from Florida State University, where he taught courses that included "Death and Dying" and "Religion in America." He has also taught at Ramapo College in New Jersey.

He has traveled extensively in India and has nearly thirty years of experience in daily meditation practice. He also has twenty-five years of business experience, fifteen years of which he spent as president and C.E.O of a mid-size corporation in New Jersey. 

John is available for lectures or workshops that will inspire the members of your church, company, or organization.