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""This book is my Midrash.""With these words, Father Jim draws us into his life story, full of laughter, tears, and service. Among Friends is a compilation of short stories and insightful lessons experienced on his many travels as a clergyman and motivational speaker. Whether recounting his sobering flying experiences, the time he met the pope, his encounter with the ""Weed Man,"" or his ""lead foot,"" Father Jim teaches us lessons through powerful storytelling. As he takes us along on his journey from getting kicked out of seminary to hosting celebrities, such as Dolly Parton, Harry Connick Jr., Martin Short, Bill Cosby, and former first lady Laura Bush, at his small Kentucky parish, Father Jim shines a light into the corners of the human heart to expose our need for God and the love He alone can give us. You will laugh, cry, and be taken aback by his honesty. In all, Father Jim shows us what it means to love God, love others, and live life Among Friends.

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You are a wonderful host! Thank you for your warm welcome and for your many kindnesses. You made a memorable day for me and I thank you! - Laura Bush, Former First Lady, A Day Among Friends

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Father Jim W. Sichko is a priest of the Diocese of Lexington, KY. He was ordained to the Ministerial Priesthood of Jesus Christ on May 23, 1998. He travels throughout the U.S. giving missions, retreats, and days of recollection. Known for his storytelling, Father Jim weaves everyday life experiences with the rooted messages which lie within the Gospel. He is booked for speaking engagements through 2015. Each engagement lasts a minimum of three days and averages 3,000 people per night. Father Jim completed his undergraduate work at New England Conservatory of Music in Vocal Performance and received a Master of Divinity degree from Sacred Heart School of Theology. www.frjim.com with Jonathan Ryan Jonathan Ryan is an author, columnist, blogger, and theologian. His debut horror mystery novel, ""3 Gates of the Dead"" (October 2013), has earned multiple rave reviews including the Director of Development of The Wolper Organization at Warner Bros. (""Bates Motel, Mists of Avalon"") and a TIME Magazine reviewer. Jonathan's adventurous spirit has led him to live in many states and travel the world. He has given much of himself in an effort to help others, many times at his own risk. His writing credits are diverse and include media outlets Christianity Today, TAPS ParaMagazine, renowned interfaith blog site Patheos.com, and popular horror site DreadCentral.com. www.authorjonathanryan.com with Chas Allen In 2005, while in college at the University of Kentucky, Chas was convicted of a highly publicized art heist and served 6 years in prison. Chas authored ""Mr. Pink: The Inside Story of the Transylvania Book Heist,"" a biographical account detailing his involvement in the white collar crime - one of the FBI's most significant art thefts in history. Having been through the depths of despair and darkness, Chas now shares his experience as a life coach. Living by example, Chas hopes to inspire others and make a positive difference in the world, whether on a one-to-one basis, or as an author and filmmaker. www.chasallen.com Foreword by John Besh James Beard Award-winner John Besh is a renowned chef, owner of nine restaurants, host of ""John Besh's Family Table ""on public television, and author of the best-selling cookbooks ""My New Orleans ""and ""My Family Table."" He lives with his wife and four boys outside New Orleans, Louisiana.

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