Amy Wolff - Signs of Hope: How Small Acts of Love Can Change Your World

Amy Wolffs message is simple: dont give up. Amy has a way of capturing all our fears, insecurities, and anxieties and turning them into actionable items of love, kindness, and joy. Packed with powerful anecdotes and encouraging messages, Signs of Hope delivers a contagious energya call to action to do good at a time when we need it most.

MEL ROBBINS, SPEAKER, INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING
AUTHOR OF THE 5 SECOND RULE

If you are searching for hope and feel as though it doesnt exist, this book will remind you that we all have the ability to give hope and receive hope. Hope is available for all, and Amy takes us on a journey with her words about how hope has changed her life and how we too have the ability to offer hope to those around us.

JAMIE IVEY, BESTSELLING AUTHOR, PODCAST HOST

Amys incredible story should serve as a reminder to us all that when we do small things with big love, we can truly change the world. By sharing her own pain, and what blossomed in her healing, Amy reminds us that nothing is ever wasted. Amys story renewed my hope for our broken world, and I know it will deeply impact you too!

ANGELA BRANIFF, AUTHOR, CREATOR OF THIS GATHERED NEST

There could not be a more perfect time for this book, and there could not be a more perfect person to write it. Amy is honest, funny, wise, and heartfelt and has a unique ability to bring people together through even the simplest words. If youve been feeling fed up or frustrated or hopeless with the current state of things... good news: this book is right on time.

ALLISON FALLON, AUTHOR OF THE POWER OF WRITING IT DOWN

My soul didnt even know how much it needed the words and stories on these pages. During such a sensitive time in our world, Amys storytelling captivated my heart and left me with hope in the fact that I matter and that there is much I can do. Without a doubt, you will feel purpose and be inspired as you read through this beautiful book!

TENLEY LEOPOLD, TV PERSONALITY, ABCS THE BACHELOR FRANCHISE

Amy has a powerful voice rooted in vulnerability and grace. This book reveals a message of deep hope for such a time as this! Signs of Hope is a must-read for anyone who needs a reminder of their own worth or a pathway to walking with those in difficult spaces.

TERRA A. MATTSON, COFOUNDER OF LIVING WHOLEHEARTED AND
COURAGEOUS GIRLS, CLINICAL DIRECTOR, AUTHOR, PODCASTER

Amys thought-provoking concept has such a rippling impact by starting the conversation about mental illness and letting those struggling know they are loved and that there is hope for a better future. Her belief that, together, we can share an incredible, powerful message that makes a difference has truly changed my life. I am forever so grateful.

CRAIG ROBERTS, SHERIFF OF CLACKAMAS COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE

We often face problems in our community that are so big that it seems there is little we can do as individuals to affect positive change. Addressing the significant problems of depression and suicide, Amy Wolff heard Gods call and she decided to introduce signs of hope in her community. What started with one sign became a movement that has brought hope to thousands. Her life is a testimony to the promise that God calls us to be agents of hope and healing in our communities.

ROBIN BAKER, PRESIDENT OF GEORGE FOX UNIVERSITY

In a world that commands us to drink from ancient and modern wellsprings of hope, Amy Wolff captivates our spirits with a simple and effective idea: share our own hope and love with others using simple tokens. Amy Wolffs recipe for hope has strengthened me and my community in creating a more hopeful world.

RABBI JAMES BENNETT, SENIORR ABBI OF CONGREGATION
SHAARE EMETH, ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI

When Amy was my speaker coach for my TEDx Talk, we learned weve walked through very similar heartbreaks. I love this beautiful soul with all my heart. The word love is an accurate description of her, which is why Amys the perfect person to write a book about spreading love.

JIM SERRILL, FORMER DIRECTOR OF LOVE AND CELEBRATION
FOR THE PORTLAND TIMBERS SOCCER TEAM

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To Jeremy
You would have loved this

Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.

APOSTLE PETER (AD 1AD 64), FISHERMAN,
MISSIONARY, MARTYR
LETTER TO THE NEW CHRISTIAN CHURCHES,
1 PETER 3:15

T o my literary agents, Marc Gerald and Tess Callero at Europa Contentthanks for taking a chance on a total stranger in May 2019 when you emailed me about writing a book. Your warmth and guidance throughout this process has brought me so much peace of mind and confidence. Thank you for believing in me and making a distant dream a tangible reality.

To my team at HarperCollins Christian Publishing. Carolyn McCreadyI knew you were going to be the perfect partner and editor when I showed up to our first meeting with my six-year-old in tow (sniffles = home from school) and you were so kind and engaging with her! Thank you for offering not only your insight and edits but also your heart and support in this process. Kim TannerMy own personal fact-checker! I am blown away by your craft and appreciate the way you elevated this book with your editing. Its (so much) better because of you. Bridgette Brooks and the marketing teamNothing is more assuring as a first-time author than having kind and competent people like you communicating often and clearly. Thank you for beautifully positioning this book to have the biggest impact.