Making It Happen: Just Turn Around [NOOK Book]

In all aspects of her life, author and motivational speaker Leigh Anne Tuohy advocates living a better life by cultivating a more generous spirit. By volunteering in your community, valuing other people, and reaching out to those in need, Tuohy believes that anyone can lead a happier and more fulfilled life—and this book is your guide to achieving it.

In Making it Happen: Just Turn Around, Tuohy details concrete action steps you can take to becoming more involved and giving—in both your community and in your oneonone interactions with others. Woven within are stories and lessons designed to help you change your mindset—to bring a happier and more generous life within your reach.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Leigh Anne Tuohy is the matriarch of the Tuohy family—made famous in Michael Lewis’ bestselling novel The Blind Side. The book was later made into a blockbuster movie, with Sandra Bullock portraying Tuohy, that earned over $300 million—and became the topgrossing openingweekend sports movie in history.

Today, Mrs. Tuohy is the founder and owner of Flair I, an interior design firm. She has been featured on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and designed for such highprofile clients as Peyton Manning, Scottie Pippen, OJ Mayo, and Isaac Bruce.

As a founding member of Grace Evangelical Church, Mrs. Tuohy is also active in numerous community and faithbased organizations. In partnership with her husband, Sean, Mrs. Tuohy founded the Making it Happen Foundation, dedicated to improving standards of living for all deserving but underserved youth.

She is also a renowned motivational speaker—having appeared on CNN and delivered lectures to diverse audiences, from religious to corporate groups. She is noted for her continued commitment to helping the less fortunate—and bringing out the same passion for public service in others.

ABOUT THE FOUNDATION

The Making it Happen Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on improving standards of living and providing opportunities for underserved and atrisk youth.

The Foundation focuses on children who come from unstable home and economic backgrounds. The Foundation provides hope and promotes awareness as it “fills in the gaps” for underserved youth. Its support has made it possible for teams from economically disadvantaged schools to compete in sports at the same level as their more affluent peers; facilitated adoptions; directed programs and activities for atrisk youth; and more. The Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of deserving but underserved kids—one child at a time.