Christy Howard

Christy Howard and co-author Annie Presley have created four unique guided journals -- or you could call them fill-in-the-blank funbooks -- about a child's life, about a marriage, about a house, and about your whole life . . . the big subjects that really matter. Easy and fun, they are filled with tips and stories.

Howard enjoys speaking to audiences about the real-life inspirational stories that bring these journals to life. (When she isn't doing this, she is on her paddle board with her dog, Navi.)

THE DETAILS

It all began because the women had experienced very different outcomes when faced with their mothers' mortality. Howard's mother has survived decades battling a rare disease, and along the way organized a file with financial information, family history and her final wishes. This stood in stark contrast to Presley's lack of information - her mom died when Presley was 12. Thus, they joined forces to create their first boo, Read This...When I'm Dead, a warm, upbeat guide. The journal has received a Living Now book award.

Read This...On Our Anniversary is for a couple to fill out every year. Fast. Simple. Fun. You end up with the story of your life! An added benefit: Focusing on the positive is fun and helps build a strong relationship.

Read This...On Your Birthday is for a grown-up to fill out about a child every year. Again, simple, fast, fun. The child even adds a bit every year. Over time, you have the story of a child's life told through the eyes of someone who loves them -- and no scrapbooking mess on your table!

Read This...Abut My House helps catalog important aspects of our homes and has a maintenance reminder calendar as well as a major cost replacement calculator to help you budget for big items. It comes in handy when it is time to sell the house!

Howard co-authored her first book, The Environmental Due Diligence Handbook, as a young lawyer. (Yawn.) After starting her career as an attorney, she migrated to various corporate strategic positions and served on the executive committee of a global humanitarian organization (a favorite experience). Throughout her diverse career, Howard wanted to write an inspirational book to touch people's hearts: The Read This...series.

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