{"id":503786,"date":"2024-08-19T22:09:36","date_gmt":"2024-08-19T22:09:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.olympiajournal.com\/news\/story\/503786\/gregory-proctors-faith-strength-courage-wins-prestigious-international-book-award.html"},"modified":"2024-08-19T22:09:36","modified_gmt":"2024-08-19T22:09:36","slug":"gregory-proctors-faith-strength-courage-wins-prestigious-international-book-award","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oklahomanews-online.com\/news\/story\/503786\/gregory-proctors-faith-strength-courage-wins-prestigious-international-book-award.html","title":{"rendered":"Gregory Proctor&#8217;s &#8220;Faith, Strength &amp; Courage&#8221; Wins Prestigious International Book Award"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"float:right;width:250px;padding:8px 10px 10px 10px\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getnews.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1724097655.png\" style=\"border:none !important\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-29\" title=\"Gregory Proctor&#039;s &quot;Faith, Strength &amp; Courage&quot; Wins Prestigious International Book Award\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getnews.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1724097655.png\" alt=\"Gregory Proctor&#039;s &quot;Faith, Strength &amp; Courage&quot; Wins Prestigious International Book Award\" width=\"225\" height=\"113\" style=\"padding:0px 0px 10px 10px;border:0 solid !important\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"quotes\">\n<div>Gregory Proctor&#8217;s book &#8220;Faith, Strength &amp; Courage: A Memoir of Overcoming Adversity &amp; Embracing Life&#8217;s Journey&#8221;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-style:italic;padding:8px 0px\">Self-help memoir recognized for its powerful message of resilience and inspiration <\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>PHOENIX, AZ &#8211;<\/strong> Gregory Proctor&#8217;s transformative memoir, <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/FAITH-STRENGTH-COURAGE-Overcoming-Adversity\/dp\/760919834X\">&#8220;Faith, Strength &amp; Courage: A Memoir of Overcoming Adversity &amp; Embracing Life&#8217;s Journey,&#8221;<\/a> has been honored with the International Book Award in the self-help, motivation, and inspiration categories. The award, presented by Nim Stant of Go All In Media, recognizes books that have made a significant impact on readers&#8217; lives.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">The award ceremony will take place at the Grand Book Awards Gala to be held at the Courtyard by Marriott Phoenix Downtown, Arizona, on November 2, from 5 pm to 9 pm. Although unable to attend in person, Proctor expressed his gratitude and shared his thoughts on this remarkable achievement.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">&#8220;Winning this award has been a transformative experience, reinforcing my mission to inspire others and highlighting the powerful impact of storytelling in overcoming adversity,&#8221; said Proctor. &#8220;It serves as a reminder that resilience is built through our experiences and that we all have the strength to overcome challenges.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/FAITH-STRENGTH-COURAGE-Overcoming-Adversity\/dp\/760919834X\">&#8220;Faith, Strength &amp; Courage&#8221;<\/a> offers readers an intimate look into the power of resilience and the human spirit. Through a collection of personal stories, insights, and practical wisdom, Proctor invites readers to embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment, navigating the challenges of life with grace and strength.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXdFD6TgeR3iJICr4CTWC2uTz9-lBgpxGoTfC7-cuZYXIgBbZ3g32GQSpyLx4PjyLy0WOMgdg2r90OzuGqMatwvenrFtpdzsYdK6gcVuVxsdVQBjhQ0T3EGX1LKzHXF316w9tzFnbQiCRuNokQQHsCBsbN4?key=0wST3vSj8OUDgVSbEUAcSw\" alt=\"\" width=\"271\" height=\"362\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">The memoir explores five key themes: the transformative power of faith, the importance of cultivating inner strength, the necessity of embracing courage, finding meaning in adversity, and building supportive communities. Each chapter serves as a testament to Proctor&#8217;s belief that every obstacle can be an opportunity for growth and self-realization.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Proctor&#8217;s journey to authorship was inspired by his personal battle with multiple myeloma. &#8220;I wanted to inspire and empower others who may be facing their own battles, to show them that they too have the strength within them to overcome and thrive,&#8221; he explained.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">The book, which took six months to write and was published three months later, is currently available in English through <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/FAITH-STRENGTH-COURAGE-Overcoming-Adversity\/dp\/760919834X\">Amazon<\/a>,<a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/faith-strength-and-courage-gregory-o-proctor\/1144780621?ean=9798869163608\"> Barnes &amp; Noble<\/a>, Target, and Walmart. Expanding its reach to Spanish-speaking audiences, a Spanish version is set to be released in November 2024, with a French translation planned for Summer 2025.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">&#8220;Overall, this award will act as a catalyst for my writing career, propelling me forward and creating new pathways for growth, engagement, and contribution to the literary world and beyond,&#8221; Proctor added.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Proctor is already working on his second book, &#8220;Am I Not What You Expected,&#8221; due for release in May\/June 2025. He is also collaborating with Polygon Health (Boston, MA) on a beta Multiple Myeloma Patient Connect platform, designed to connect patients, caregivers, places, and resources personalized to the individual.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Readers can meet Gregory Proctor at the Guadalajara International Book Fair in Mexico from November 30 to December 8, 2024, where he will be promoting both the award-winning English version and the upcoming Spanish translation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">For more information about Gregory Proctor and &#8220;Faith, Strength &amp; Courage,&#8221; please visit his website at https:\/\/gregoryoproctor.com\/<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>About Gregory Proctor<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Gregory Proctor is an award-winning author whose debut memoir, &#8220;Faith, Strength &amp; Courage,&#8221; has touched the lives of readers worldwide. Through his writing, speaking engagements, and advocacy work, Proctor continues to inspire others to overcome adversity and embrace life&#8217;s journey with resilience and hope.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>About the International Book Award<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">The International Book Award, presented by Go All In Media, recognizes exceptional books that have made a significant impact on readers&#8217; lives. The award celebrates authors who inspire, motivate, and empower their audience through the power of storytelling.<\/p>\n<p class=\"caps\"><span style='font-size:18px !important'>Media Contact<\/span><br \/><strong>Company Name:<\/strong> Overnight Publicity<br \/><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a rel=\"nofollow\" href='http:\/\/www.universalpressrelease.com\/?pr=gregory-proctors-faith-strength-courage-wins-prestigious-international-book-award'>Send Email<\/a><br \/><strong>Address:<\/strong>9350 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 203-138  <br \/><strong>City:<\/strong> Beverly Hills<br \/><strong>State:<\/strong> California<br \/><strong>Country:<\/strong> United States<br \/><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.overnightpublicity.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.overnightpublicity.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><object><\/object><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getnews.info\/press_stat.php?pr=gregory-proctors-faith-strength-courage-wins-prestigious-international-book-award\" alt=\"\" width=\"1px\" height=\"1px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gregory Proctor&#8217;s book &#8220;Faith, Strength &amp; Courage: A Memoir of Overcoming Adversity &amp; Embracing Life&#8217;s Journey&#8221; Self-help memoir recognized for its powerful message of resilience and inspiration PHOENIX, AZ &#8211;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oklahomanews-online.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/503786"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oklahomanews-online.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oklahomanews-online.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oklahomanews-online.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oklahomanews-online.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=503786"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.oklahomanews-online.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/503786\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oklahomanews-online.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=503786"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oklahomanews-online.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=503786"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oklahomanews-online.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=503786"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}