{"id":4085,"date":"2022-07-14T07:41:14","date_gmt":"2022-07-14T15:41:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/verakoo.com\/?p=4085"},"modified":"2022-07-14T07:42:23","modified_gmt":"2022-07-14T15:42:23","slug":"wisdom-and-things-a-book-of-life-lessons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/verakoo.com\/zh_cn\/wisdom-and-things-a-book-of-life-lessons\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Wisdom and Things\u2019: A Book of Life Lessons"},"content":{"rendered":"

In this review of Vera Koo’s second book, the managing editor of Women’s Outdoor News, Michelle Cerino, tells us what life lessons she loves in this edition. She’s even featured in a few of the beautiful color photos, found within the pages of this new book! Continue reading to find out what makes Michelle feel like that she and Vera are “kindred spirits.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ve known Vera Koo for almost ten years now. We met May 2013, when I first competed in the Bianchi Cup in Columbia, Missouri. I said it then, and I repeat it often, \u201cVera Koo is an amazing woman whom I respect tremendously.\u201d Over the years, she\u2019s shared numerous life lessons with our readers at The WON and on her website,

<\/a>. Now she has them all compiled in her second book, \u201cWisdom and Things: Essays from An Unlikely Champion.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, I just love the aesthetics of this book. It\u2019s a nice size, 8.5-inches x 8.5-inches, made from quality paper with full-color photos. It even lays open nicely, which makes it pleasant to read while sitting in my chair or relaxing in bed. As an avid reader, this is something I value in a book. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Book<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Life Lessons<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Each short story within the book is chock-full of snippets of life lessons suitable for women of many ages. The following are some of my favorites which have really hit home for me these past few years:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI started shooting when I was in my forties. I had navigated plenty of hardships in life while raising a family and helping to run a business.\u201d<\/em> <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s almost like Vera is describing me in this quote. It\u2019s like we are kindred spirits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI hear many people talk about what they want to do \u201csomeday.\u201d Too often, though, \u201csomeday\u201d never comes. The window of opportunity closed, and people no longer can do what they always said they wanted to do. I do not want to miss my \u201csomeday.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

I have many people in my life who are always waiting for the perfect moment to take the next step. Unfortunately, those perfect moments never came. Vera put into words what I have felt for a long time. Seeing it in print, in someone else\u2019s writing, helped solidify my beliefs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Michelle
Michelle Cerino Wisdom and things<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI always say you should push yourself outside your comfort zone, face your fears and challenge yourself. And, I believe you should practice what you preach.\u201d <\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve already read Vera\u2019s first book, \u201cThe Most Unlikely Champion: A Memoir<\/a>

<\/em>you know Vera\u2019s life is the epitome of stepping outside one\u2019s comfort zone. Perhaps that\u2019s why I look up to her. When she set\u2019s her mind on something, she doesn\u2019t let anything stop her. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Most<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou can make your dreams reality. We can all be so much more than what we think we can be.\u201d <\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Imagine if everyone believed they could get want they want out of life, that their dreams can become reality. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSometimes, you might take a chance and stumble. That\u2019s life. Get up, learn from your mistake, and go at it again. Life is a game. Play it to the end and believe that you will be victorious.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

For anyone who has struggled reaching a goal, or just completing a task, this quote resonates. What a beautiful way of saying, \u201cKeep pushing forward.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Wisdsom<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

I am extremely grateful for Vera\u2019s life lessons. Privately, over the past few years, she\u2019s sent me a few. Perhaps I will include those in my book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Purchase your copy of \u201cWisdom and Things: Essays From an Unlikely Champion\u201d\u70b9\u51fb\u6b64\u5904\u7ee7\u7eed\u9605\u8bfb\u8fd9\u7bc7\u6587\u7ae0<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vera Koo online<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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