Wake Up with Purpose!

What I’ve Learned in My First Hundred Years

De: Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, Seth Davis - contributor

Narrado por: Devon O'day, Sister Jean Delores Schmidt

Known to millions as simply "Sister Jean," the Loyola Chicago matriarch and college basketball icon invites you into her remarkable memoir filled with history, wonder, and common-sense wisdom for this century and beyond. As Sister Jean wisely says, "I've seen so many changes in the last 102 years, but the important things remain the same."

Part life story, part philosophy text, and part spiritual guide, Sister Jean's wit, wisdom, and common sense has broad appeal and application that transcends religious creed, belief, and even feelings on Loyola's basketball team.

Along with her collaborator Seth Davis, an award-winning writer, broadcaster and New York Times best-selling author, Wake Up with Purpose! lets you experience:

• Sister Jean's words and her spirit.
• her sharp sense of humor.
• life lessons gleaned from one hundred years of living.
• universal themes that connect us all.
• priceless wisdom.

The driving force inside Wake Up with Purpose! is the narrative of Sister Jean's fascinating life—from teaching at a Catholic school during the Second World War to serving on a Chicago college campus in the sixties and beyond to cheering from the sidelines of a men's basketball tournament in March 2018.

As you learn about Sister Jean's century-long life, you'll feel just like the Loyola students do when they knock on her office door, plop down in a chair, and ask if she would have time to chat, an activity that she still does daily.

©2023 Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt and Seth Davis (P)2023 Harper Select

Great Inspiration

Interesting memoir of a 103 year old nun. I think if ANYONE lives to be at least 100, they should all write a book and we should all read it. In Sister Jean's case, I think part of her "secret to longevity" is that she has a positive attitude, she is adaptable to whatever circumstance or position she is assigned, she surrounds herself with and interacts with youth, she progresses with technology rather than fight it. Of course, we could all probably add a few decades on to our life if we didn't have children/spouses (I don't mean that in a negative way-just that she had one thing to focus on; serving God).

I didn't agree with her politics that she implemented in the last few chapters, but when you are 103 years old, you have earned the right to share your beliefs with everyone (even if it's championing BLM). I highly recommend this book for anyone striving to live a long fruitful life. We need to listen to everyone who has attained just that.

Heart warming and encouraging!

Thank you, Sister Jean! Your book brought me lots of smiles and joy. May God continue to bless your life.

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Enjoyable life story that covers sooo much history. We can all certainly profit from her example.
Well written and read.

wake up with purpose

Loved everything about this book. What a life. what an inspiration to all of us.

A Relaxing. light read

I enjoyed listening to this story with a little laughter and the golden rule shared in so many Ways!

An easy listen

Nice story of belief and humility
How wonderful to be so sharp and active at 100+
Keep it up, the young people need you

Inspirational

This was a wonderful read! Not only is it about a 103 year old Catholic Sister and her life, but a woman, teacher, coach, basketball scout and role model! This is a life long journey spanning many decades of learning, growth, compassion, commitment and love. Sr. Jean is a special person who instills drive, faith, wisdom on so many levels to all that she meets. She is the epitome of a role model to men and women alike through teaching, love, learning, listening and unconditional love. Work, wisdom and win!! This book is a winner!! Go Sr. Jean! And Go Ramblers!!

Go ramblers

Wonderful story I enjoyed it very much
Sister Jean is an inspiration to us all on how to live our life with purpose

definitely a feel-good book

I enjoyed it from the beginning to the end. after having read it. I wish I had the pleasure of Sister Jean!

Beautiful Read

Sister Jean has experienced an amazing life and is an example to us all on how to share God’s love with one another. It will remind you how important it can be to live a purpose filled life.