You've read about Shirley Cheng's inspiring personal journey in getting to know God in Dr. Rick Warren's Purpose Driven Connection magazine in an article by Pulitzer-Prize-winning journalist Tom Hallman, and you might have wanted to learn more about where that journey has taken her. Now you can. The 26-year-old blind and physically disabled author and motivational speaker has released an inspirational book on Christianity, "Do You Love Jehovah? God Almighty's Infinite Love & Wisdom to Propel You to Greatness," which has just been honored as a finalist in the National Best Books 2009 Awards in the Christianity category, her 21st book award thus far.

"I'm absolutely honored and thrilled to have such great honor bestowed upon me," says Cheng. "I've made it my life's mission to touch as many people as I possibly can to bring the Word of God. I'm truly grateful to Jehovah for allowing me to receive the award for my book to assist me in my efforts. To God be all the glory!"

ISBN: 9780578000794

377 pages

Available through Ingram and wherever books are sold. Autographed copies are available from www.shirleycheng.com

"...this book deserves to sit on the shelf next to the Bible...Shirley has all of the properties, emotions, logic and spiritual being that (Jehovah) was hoping to instill in each one of us. Shirley may be in a wheelchair, but has walked the universe. She may be blind but see's the true color and beauty in the world..." -Jan Hayner, Professional Organizer, Motivational Speaker, Personal Coach

"(Shirley) could preach a sermon with the best of the 18th century preachers." -Laura Evans, United Methodist Church Pastor's Wife, Certified Instructor, Journal to the Self

"(Shirley's) grassroots story telling makes this book an excellent read for individuals who haven't made the time to read the Bible. This book would benefit anyone who has feelings of loss, loneliness, anger, selfishness, and low self worth. Great for children to learn the foundation their life was built upon." -Trish Lay, Life Coach, Speaker, Founder of Souls At Play Productions

Shirley Cheng (b. 1983), a blind and physically disabled award-winning author (with 21 book awards, including nine Parent to Parent Adding Wisdom Awards and Mom's Choice Awards), motivational speaker, self-empowerment expert, poet, author of nine books, contributor to nineteen, and a parental rights advocate, has had severe juvenile rheumatoid arthritis since infancy. Owing to years of hospitalization, she received no education until age eleven. Back then, she knew only her ABCs and very simple English; other than that, her book knowledge was non-existent. However, after only about 180 days of special education in elementary school, she mastered grade level in all areas and entered a regular sixth grade class in middle school. Unfortunately, Shirley lost her eyesight at the age of seventeen. After a successful eye surgery, she hopes to earn multiple science doctorates from Harvard University.

With highly acclaimed experts like Dr. Wayne Dyer, Tony Robbins, and Brian Tracy, Cheng co-authored Wake Up...Live the Life You Love: Finding Life's Passion, the latest installment in the bestselling Wake Up...Live the Life You Love series; she is also the co-author of 101 Great Ways to Improve Your Life, Volume 2, along with leading experts Jack Canfield, John Gray, Richard Carlson, Alan Cohen, Bob Proctor, et al.

Visit www.shirleycheng.com for more information.