NEW YORK, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Guideposts PR) - The new July issue of Guideposts magazine features a cover story by country music star
Rodney Atkins about how he was willing to do almost anything to make the big time, except change his name. Celebrities quite often change or modify their family names to be distinctive and stand out from the crowd, but that wasn't what Rodney wanted to hear, even when his record company practically insisted. Not to be confused with some illustrious performers with similar names, Rodney tells Guideposts readers his story, from orphanage to stardom. As an infant, after several tries with other couples that didn't work out, Rodney was at last adopted by Allan and
Margaret Atkins. Rodney is very thankful for his adopted family and believes that when someone loves you enough to bring you into their lives and give you their name, that's just something he could never give up...not even for fame and fortune.
Guideposts July issue also contains this month's 'Living Green' series story of how Carol Clement, a New York State beekeeper, and her husband struggled to save their endangered hives. From backyard beekeepers like Carol, to large commercial apiaries, bees are dying and scientist aren't sure why. Bees are essential partners to man, not only for honey, but in much agricultural production. For thousands of years bees have helped us now it's time for us to help them.
Stories that help round out Guideposts July issue include: the 6 secrets all successful people know; a street musician whose biggest dream for his son came true; how a military mom found a way to inspire a whole platoon; when one woman's plan to make Christmas presents for her sons led to launching a million-dollar business; how the great-grandson of a famous naturalist is helping special needs children experience the great outdoors; learning the art of living well longer; how a white-water canoe trip turned into a desperate struggle to survive; the letter from an orphanage in Zimbabwe that broke through one woman's comfort zone; how starting a website can help connect families during a crisis; even tips on how to make delicious jams to preserve summer's tastiest fruits; and much more. (To read more about these stories and others in this issue, please visit www.guidepostsmag.com).
'Our stories have impact because they're true. They really connect with readers because the person the story is about - even celebrities like Rodney Atkins - actually tell their own story in their own words,' says Edward Grinnan, Guideposts Editor-in-Chief. Ranked No 1 for 'favorite' magazine each of the past 5 years and one of the 15 largest monthly magazines in America, Guideposts brings its popular, engaging, and life-changing true stories of hope and inspiration to millions of readers. Guideposts July issue is on sale at major retailers, food & drug chains, bookstores, newsstands, and magazine outlets nationwide at a cover price of $2.99.
Guideposts' stories reflect today's culture, where the desire for a sense of hope and interest in spiritual well-being has never been more important. Recognized for over 60 years as 'America's Source for Inspiration,' Guideposts contains articles, from everyday people and celebrities alike, covering topics such as: relationships, health issues, family, self-help, heroism, survival, and rescue. Regular departments and on-going series focus on subjects like: Making Marriage Work, Health Breakthroughs, Caregivers, Communities in Action, Positive People, and Pets & Healing.
