Meet Sharon Atwood
AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Genre: Christian Non-Fiction, Devotionals, Bible Studies, and Inspirational
“Ascribe to the Lord the glory of His name” (Psalm 96:8).
Sharon grew up in the farm town of Hayden, Alabama, helping her grandparents plant and harvest the garden and feed the cows. She left the farm to attend Birmingham Southern College, where she earned a BA degree in Language Arts Secondary Education. A Master’s degree in Special Education at the University of Alabama at Birmingham later found its way onto her resume.
Sharon dabbled in several employment arenas, including home health, early childcare, data entry, and education. She currently serves as a reading intervention teacher for Better Basics, a literacy program for inner-city schools.
Diagnosed with bipolar disorder, Sharon has a strong interest in mental health issues and is active with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). She served as a NAMI spokesperson sharing her story at the state and local levels, winning an award for the most presentations of the year.
When not writing or working, Sharon enjoys cuddling with her cat, Selah.
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Books & Publications
Otta My Mind, Into His Heart
One in five people lives with a mental health condition. Vulnerable topics and experiences are addressed in this devotional book. Two viewpoints are provided–one from the individual with a mental illness and the other from an advocate. Each of the 60 devotionals points the reader towards the sufficiency of God.
This book is filled with specially selected coloring pages and Scripture to complement the devotional book by the same title – Outta My Mind, Into His Heart. Many of the coloring pages are from the devotional book and have been enlarged for ease of coloring. Use the coloring pages as a distraction to instill a sense of peace and tranquility. Release the stress of the moment to create a beautiful work of art while being reminded through the Scripture that God cares about you.
Triumph from Tragedy is a Bible study where you meet a variety of Christian believers who have suffered a tragedy and, with God’s faithfulness, have overcome. Includes a Bible study with scriptural encouragement as you deal with your own life tragedies. This Bible study is designed for personal or group discussion.
Our society needs a better understanding of mental illness, and I highly recommend this devotional book as a valuable resource for fostering a much-needed, supportive environment.