Choosing Happiness

Stephanie Dowrick, PhD, is a multi-award-winning writer of that rare category of books that can genuinely be called life-changing. Her writing is unfailingly accessible, deeply thoughtful, and truly loved. Her writing life also includes internationally published fiction for adults and children, plus contributions to a wide range of mainstream and social media, including ten years as ‘Inner Life’ columnist for Good Weekend Magazine (Sydney Morning Herald and the Age). Her former career was distinguished by pioneering achievements as a publisher (including co-founding the London-based publishing house, The Women’s Press, where she was Managing Director). A long time humanitarian activist, Dr Dowrick is recognised for her leading contribution to multi-cultural, inter-religious understanding through her books and non-sectarian teaching and scholarship. Born in Aotearoa/New Zealand, Stephanie has lived in five countries, respects a global view of our human story, and currently lives in Australia. b

Carmen Warrington is well known to audiences around Australia and overseas as the beautiful voice on guided meditation CDs including the Meditations for Life series (ABC Music). She is the bestselling author of two inspirational books Today I Will… and Who Am I? A graduate of the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA), Carmen has appeared in guest-roles on Australian TV dramas. Along with her partner, musician David Jones, she performs her original songs in their Sounds of Peace concerts. She passionately promotes world peace through inner peace.