A recent career change ... a new website ... it's all happening!

ANN JOHNSTONE MINISTRIES was launched several years ago when I launched out into the deep as an author, speaker, social critic and (back then) a mediator. I wrote my first book, "Knowing Me Knowing You", in 1998 and it is now virtually sold out. This book celebrates the unique personality God gave each one of us. It gives suggestions on dealing with issues such as conflict, stress, poor communication and misunderstanding, and is illustrated with humorous, real-life examples. A new edition will be coming out soon. Stay tuned!

Now that I am no longer nursing, I am hoping to write another book within the next year or so with the title "Diary of a Reluctant Nurse" - you probably realize that this will be, in part, an autobiography. Mind you, I'm not going to give away too many secrets.


SO WELCOME TO MY NEW BLOG ... A PLACE WHERE YOU ARE FREE TO SPEAK!


Wednesday, February 15, 2012

SECOND EDITION OF BOOK NOW IN EBOOK FORMAT!

As of this week, the second edition of 'Knowing Me Knowing You' is now available in eBook format. Here is the link: http://apps.facebook.com/ebooksapp/book.php?book_id=20
Or, if you would prefer a permanent, hard copy (it won't take up much space on your bookshelf), it is available from the following online bookstores:
BookPal (the publishers) - for Australians only www.bookpal.com.au/StoreAdmin/Categories/PaperbackBlackWhiteSmallSizes/tabid/130/txtSearch/knowing/List/1/ProductID/10407/Default.aspx
Amazon Books: http://tinyurl.com/3j2cujz
The Book Depository (at present the cheapest): http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/Knowing-Me-Knowing-You-Ann-Johnstone/9781742840673
Koorong Books (for Australians only): http://www.koorong.com/search/product/view.jhtml?
code=9781742840673&ignoreCache=true 

Monday, December 12, 2011

Knowing Me Knowing You - for Christmas!

Here is a great Christmas gift for a relative or friend who wants to understand him/her self better, needs help with low self-esteem, is looking for the ideal job, needs a crash course in dealing with conflict, stress, and the like. 'Knowing Me Knowing You' is available through all on-line bookshops (Amazon, The Book Depository, etc) or you can order it via your local bookstore. TBD offers free postage worldwide, which is a great bonus. Amazon will post free within the US if you buy 2 copies. Here is the link to TBD... http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/Knowing-Me-Knowing-You-Ann-Johnstone/9781742840673

IT IS CHRISTMAS!

ONE OF THE CHAPTERS IN MY BOOK 'Knowing Me Knowing You' talks about the need to know and appreciate our God-given gifts. Some people, through abuse, neglect or trauma of some kind, have learned to suppress their emotions and really don't appreciate who they were designed to be. Hence they 'mask' their true personality type, and try to be someone different. But God created each of us uniquely, and He has a purpose for us that nobody else can fill. It's a bit like unwrapping our Christmas gifts. We can be really appreciative about what has been chosen for us with such love and care, or we can look at the gifts others have been given and say, 'I want that'. This Christmas let's show God how much we really appreciate the unique gifts He has given to each one of us, and thank Him for them. Of course Jesus is the greatest gift of all, and He is the One we really celebrate at this time because, no matter what the world may say, it is Christ-mas.

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

RELEASE OF MY NEW BOOK "KNOWING ME KNOWING YOU"

The second edition of my book Knowing Me Knowing You is now available from Amazon Books as well as many other bookstores (both online and by ordering from your local bookstore). This book celebrates our uniqueness and enables us to understand ourselves and others better. Based on a simplified Jungian analysis of personality types, it helps us to identify our type and provides a key to reaching our full potential.
CONFLICT AND STRESS affect us all. Today more than ever we see the end results in our law courts and hospitals. Unresolved conflict keeps lawyers busy, and stress is a major cause of many illnesses. Understanding ourselves and others is a vital key to conflict resolution. Other issues such as poor communication and misunderstanding are dealt with too.
PARENTS, PARTNERS, TEENS, EMPLOYERS, STAFF ... even victims of abuse ... This book is designed to help all of you. It is a manual you can't afford to be without. Humorous personal illustrations and simple steps to follow ensureyou will be challenged and delighted.
AVAILABLE FROM BOOKPAL  http://www.bookpal.com.au/OtherLinks/Store/tabid/91/List/1/CategoryID/59/Level/a/Default.aspx?txtSearch=Ann+Johnstone%2c+Knowing+Me+Knowing+You
OR FROM AMAZON
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=Knowing+Me+Knowing+You%2C+Ann+Johnstone&x=22&y=15

Sunday, April 24, 2011

EASTER

Author, speaker and sociologist Tony Campolo heads up the movement known as 'Red-Letter Christian', which claims to put emphasis on the words of Jesus (that some Bible editions print in red type) ... Hence his passion for alleviating poverty and oppression and promoting social justice. Are YOU a Red-Letter Christian?
This Easter may we not only be thankful for Jesus death and resurrection on our behalf, but determine to become more mindful of the needs of those around us, especially the marginalised, the victimised and the oppressed. Find out what breaks the heart of God and allow it to break your heart.

Friday, December 10, 2010

IS OPRAH A TRUE HERO!

And so Oprah has been treated as a hero by Australia. I'm not denigrating what she does, but ... really! Our country has a bad enough reputation for picking her heroes (immoral sportsmen, a bushranger/murderer, tax dodgers and adulterers, get-rich-at-any-cost businessmen ... ) without importing others ...
"Surely it is time for us to acknowledge the real heroes in our midst. We may have to look a little deeper, but it's worth digging! Ultimately, I believe the greatest heroes are ..." See more at http://www.helium.com/items/1453555