Description:
Dr. Frank McMeen's third book, Your Life Is a Story, connects the stories of Jesus and the Bible to our daily lives using humor and a broad knowledge of the Old and New Testaments. What you write in your story every day is up to you.
Brief description: For more than two decades, Dr. Frank McMeen has been president of the CommunityFoundation of West Tennessee (formerly known as the West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation)in Jackson, Tennessee. He is a former vice president of university advancement at Freed-Hardeman University, a past president of Columbia Academy, and he was an adjunct facultymember at the University of Memphis and Freed-Hardeman University. He has served as president of the Lambuth Area Neighborhood Association off and on for more than ten years, and he was elected to Jackson's City Council. He serves on numerous boards, including the Boys & Girls Club, Jackson Equity Project, and Jackson Rotary Club. He is treasurer of the Tennessee Dental Association Foundation and was president of the Association for the Preservation of Tennessee Antiquities. He received the 2012 Outstanding Alumnus Award from the University of Memphis Alumni Association for the University College Chapter. He enjoys historic preservation and is restoring his thirteenth historic home in Jackson. He loves animals and rescued his dogs, Bonnie May, Lucky Dog, and Minnie Mutt. He worships at Skyline Church. He was raised on a farm outside Columbia, Tennessee, where walking horses were a vital part of his life, with his father winning two world grand championships. Your Life Is a Story: God Loves Every Page of Your Life is McMeen's third book. His previous books include Let Me Tell You a Story: Finding Hope in a Hopeless World and It's All about a Story: Be Encouraged.
Review Quotes:
"From beginning to end in Frank McMeen's easily readable book, Your Life is a Story, the author opens our minds to compare our times and biblical times. With humor, self-effacing stories, and broad knowledge of the Old and New Testaments, the author reminds the reader of the wisdom in the Bible, especially the life of Jesus. His stories of family heroes and heroines and people we meet on life's journey leave no doubt that our decisions, words we say, and how we live are 'our life stories.' "
-Shirley C. Raines, president emeritus, University of Memphis
"Dr. Frank McMeen's latest book, Your Life Is a Story, is a wonderful collection of events and people in his life that shaped him into the person he is.... Dr. McMeen weaves timeless principles from God's Word and biblical characters into his narrative in such a way to illustrate that living a life with purpose is the goal for all of us. The book is an easy read, perfect for two or three evenings or mornings...."
-Ronnie Sarver, former president of Friendship Christian
School and Ezell-Harding Christian School
"This book is a powerful reminder that every individual matters and that our lives are deeply connected. It also shows us a loving picture of God.... A compelling and timely work-highly recommended."
-Dr. Wayne Scott, executive vice president of Bethel
University
"Frank McMeen has been a positive presence in my life for almost forty years now. His transparent look at God's Word kicks over many theological rocks and confronts many sacred cows..... He is truly one of the good ones."
-Devin Pickard, minister and small business owner,
Centerville, Tennessee
"Dr. Frank McMeen has shared stories that can make a difference in the lives of those who wish to pursue satisfying and extravagant lives-lives that are not dependent on wealth, prestige, or power. He compares the extravagance of God in His creation of you and me....Frank's stories of interesting people he has met, faraway
places he has visited, and the wisdom of his parents and friends are intriguing.... He reminds us that, '. . . no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of
man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him.' "
-Dr. Milton Sewell, president emeritus of Freed-Hardeman
University
"If you want to be inspired and encouraged, read this book! As a Southern gentleman raised on a farm, Frank is a warm storyteller.... His knowledge and use of the Bible helps explain God's truth in a way that is easy to understand.... that makes it feel like you are sitting on the porch listening to a trusted and wise friend."
-Dr. James Thomas, president of Columbia Academy in
Columbia, Tennessee
"All the world loves a story, and in his third volume of master storytelling, Dr. Frank McMeen has again connected the greatest stories ever told-those of Jesus and the Bible-to the real, everyday life situations that define us.With his creative mind and compassionate heart, it is not Frank's intent to merely inform and entertain, but to inspire....You are writing your
own story, and what you write is up to you."
-Dr. Billy R. Smith, professor emeritus of Bible at Freed-
Hardeman University, minister at Henderson Church of Christ
"Dr. Frank McMeen's life exemplifies a life dedicated to service to others. Frank's writings share his experiences ... while also providing a deeper meaning and often a life lesson...as if he is telling his story directly to them."
-Bobby Walden, Community Foundation trustee