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My Book Print Copy is Almost Here

February 20, 2022 By Arlene Faulk

2.22.22 is this week! I’m so excited my book is about to go out into the world. Tai Chi is a huge part of my story and I love to share its life-enhancing energy with others.

I took a advance copy of my book to Chris Cinnamon, my colleague and head instructor at Chicago Tai Chi. We share the passion and love of Tai Chi, particularly sharing it with our students.

Arlene offering her book to Chris in his Chicago Tai Chi studio

Chris kindly read and endorsed my book. You will find his endorsement inside my front cover. Thank you, Chris, and for your dedication to teaching the life-enhancing movements of Tai Chi!

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Filed Under: Arlene Faulk, Writing Tagged With: Walking on Pins and Needles, writing a book

Comments

  1. Patrice says

    February 21, 2022 at 10:10 am

    Congratulations again, Arlene. Truly a very exciting time!

    • Arlene Faulk says

      February 21, 2022 at 10:34 am

      Thanks, Patrice!! So glad we can celebrate my book and story by doing Tai Chi together.

  2. Julia says

    February 21, 2022 at 1:46 pm

    So excited for you, Arlene!! I know getting your book written and published took a lot of hard work and dedication. i admire you for getting it done. i’m glad more people will learn about and be inspired by your journey of healing through tai chi. Love the term “chronic resilience.” Honored and grateful to be learning and practicing tai chi with you.

    • Arlene Faulk says

      February 21, 2022 at 1:50 pm

      Thanks, Julia!! I love your great energy in Tai Chi class and am so glad for your dedication and continuing support!

  3. Becky says

    February 21, 2022 at 2:50 pm

    I am so happy for you and excited to read your story. You bring such great energy and joy to so many and I am grateful to be your student.

  4. Beth M says

    February 22, 2022 at 3:34 pm

    Arlene! I feel as if I’m walking with you today as I carry you in my thoughts, wishing you all the best as you launch your wonderful book! I was so excited to read it — and I have been thinking of the various people I want to send it to. You are an inspiration — it has been great to be one of your students. Warmly, Beth

    • Arlene Faulk says

      March 11, 2022 at 5:03 pm

      Thanks so much, Beth! It means a lot to me to feel your good thoughts and energy across the miles. I continue to share the good energy of Tai Chi with you and think of you fondly.

Arlene Faulk

Arlene Faulk

After a years-long struggle to understand and conceal debilitating symptoms while I ascended the corporate ladder, I found comfort and healing through Tai Chi and Chinese Medicine.

My memoir, Walking on Pins and Needles, is the story about the power to control our lives and move in the direction of possibility. Read more...

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