There is always hope. Obviously, everyone does not experience hope all of the time. There is plenty of hope for everyone but often individuals need help finding a source of hope. As we give hope away, hope is increased both in our life as well as in those we give to. This book, AUTHENTIC HOPE by Arnold J. Allen, was written to increase the understanding of hope as well as discover ways to facilitate the flow of hope into the lives of others. One current, primary focus is education. We have developed a hope building seminar: Hope Accelerator. This Seminar is focused on the application of teaching from the Authentic Hope book. A DVD series and Guide Book are currently in the development stages. As the publisher of Authentic Hope, proceeds of the sales fund the Increase Hope Foundation. The goal of the Foundation is to select, develop and fund specific hope building endeavors. One of various concerns is the suicidal thinking that pulls people toward a dark end. A very high percentage of people have considered suicide as a way to move out of difficult, painful life situations. Notably, suicide is the second leading cause of death in 15-29 year-olds globally. For every successful attempt, some researchers estimate there are 25 unsuccessful attempts and many others who think about it without action. Increase Hope Foundation intends to be part of the community addressing this and other issues that limit the quality of life. Allen is an author, speaker and educator. He and his wife Carol are the directors of Increase Hope Foundation, a non-profit, charitable 501(c) 3 organization and reside in Washington State. They enjoy life with their local community, four children and 12 grandchildren. They are available for local and international bookings. Bookings & Contact: http://www.IncreaseHope.com
