Julie Genovese - NOTHING SHORT OF JOY

The word "dwarf" was a difficult word for Julie Bond Genovese. Her diminutive stature carried labels that seemed to make her world just as small. Insensitive bullies called her "shrimpy, wittle midgee," and in her formative years, Genovese saw herself as a freak. Yet her biggest fear throughout life was not the teasing and adversity she experienced, but the fear of never finding happiness. Through her journey the author realized: • The only thing that stood in the way of her dreams was her own disbelief. • A joyful, self-empowered life is not dependent on circumstances but on attitude. • Challenges helped rekindle her spirit and carve out big dreams. • When you can't stop the rain, calm the inner storm instead.