BridesWearing Whiteintriguingly tells seven, true stories of young ladies who fall in and out of love, meet dating challenges, experience personal growth, and confront ~ and overcome ~ the screaming pressures of promiscuity.es Wearing Whitehere to add te
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When speaking to teens, Kathleene interacts with them by beginning with a little bio, (She is a former high school junior and senior English teacher), and then she engages the audience by giving snippets from two of the seven stories, which are all true stories of real life girls and their actual dating experiences. The stories span several generations, concluding with today's, and then Kathleene reads a short story written by her 17-year-old granddaughter. This last story, spoken in today's teen vernacular, really resonates with the audience. In follow-up conversations and response cards the students are given the opportunity to fill out, Kathleene has discovered that the young people are amazed that they cannot distinguish the time frame between a story that occurred in the 60's and one that happened today. Point made!
Rather than charging for her presentations, Kathleene asks that the organizers provide books for each teen in the audience. The young people are always delighted to discover that they will be able to take their books home immediately following the presentation, a time when they are most likely to follow through and actually read the book. Of course Kathleene is pleased to personally sign each copy.
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Someday to be a bride, now 17-yr old granddaughter Linay. Linay's story of her determination to remain abstinent, despite peer pressure from the guys she dates, will appear in the second edition of Brides Wearing White. Her story is entitled Struggles Within
COMMENTS BY STUDENTS WHO ATTENDED A PRESENTATION
Thank you so much for talking to us tonight. My boyfriend and I have been together for a year and 2 months and have made a vow to stay sexually pure. THANKS FOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT.
This lesson made me want to wait. I know my limits and how far I will go (kissing), but hearing these stories made me want to stand by my decisions.
I really liked the stories of the guys/girls that waited and I'm gonna remember to stand my ground.
And these from Carrizo Springs students on Nov 2, 2011:
I honestly thought this presentation was going to be very lame, but it was VERY GOOD!
The stories you told were amazing. I enjoyed how you told us about your personal story. I
feel like this presentation left a BIG impact.
I think you're doing the right thing by making these presentations. I know many girls have
been through pressure and failed. But by your stories and speeches I rethink everything.
Kathleene enjoys speaking at youth groups, to junior and high school students, to ladies' Bible study groups, and anywhere that young people assemble to spread the message that wholesome dating, without the baggage of sex, can be fun and rewarding. This is a mission she has been led to embrace, and it is her hope to get this book into the hands of as many teenagers as possible.
Throughout her careers as a teacher and business woman, and as a wife and mother, being a positive Christian influence has always been important to author, Kathleene Runnels. Integrity, commitment, and following the rules define who she is. It is her hope to impart these values within this book.
Kathleene Runnels
MEDIA COVERAGE
Fox 29, San Antonio, TX: Interview on the orning show, Feb, 2011
WOAI, San Antonio, TX: Interview on the morning show, March, 2011
Numerous Newspaper Releases in Central and South Texas
KEY APPEARANCES
Book Signing: Mission Viejo, CA, Jan, 2010
Full Armor Christian School: Henderson, TX, Feb, 2010
Presentations to various middle and high schools: Medina Valley ISD, Henderson High School, Devine High School, West Rusk High School: Spring, 2010 & 2011
Presentations to various Girls' Athletics Classes, PE Classes, Health Classes: 2010 & 2011
Presentations to the entire high school student body and to the junior high girls:
Carrizo Springs ISD, Nov 2, 2011
Numerous appearances to church groups
Girls Behaving Pinkly Events are being scheduled all over Texas. At these events, we not only share stories from Brides Wearing White, but we address other teen interests, such as Beauty, Confidence, Decorum, Etiquette, Fashion, Girlfriends (making and keeping friends....). And of course each girl receives a copy of the book.
Jan 22: Our Girls Behaving Pinkly Events in East Texas were so rewarding. A total of 42 girls received the book following presentations, and the feedback we heard reinforced our belief that this program is making a difference!
February events have been exciting, and we have numerous Girls Behaving Pinkly Events happening all over Texas during the month of March. Many girls' lives will be positively impacted by these presentations.
See Upcoming Events for those on schedule, and please call 210 861 3069 to schedule one in your area.
