Atlantic District News

Local Minister Featured in New Weight Loss Book

- by Press Release


January 2, 2012 at 2:09 PM

Bronxville, NY-In this season of holiday eating, which leads to New Year’s dieting, author

 Nancy B. Kennedy has released a new resource,  “How We Did It: Weight Loss Choices that Will Work for You.” The inspirational book, published by Leafwood Press, presents several weight loss success stories paired with information about the most popular weight loss programs.

Featured in the book is the story of local Pastor, Rev. Dr. Robert Hartwell, Pastor of Village Lutheran Church in Bronxville, and his over 100 pound weight loss story. Speaking about the new book, Hartwell shared, “I find the book fascinating not simply because my story is included, but because the book puts faces on healthy eating by sharing real success stories and helpful hints from people who lost weight and kept it off.”

Previously, Ms. Kennedy authored two children’s books for Concordia Publishing House and the popular, “Miracles and Moments of Grace: Inspiring Stories from Military Chaplains.”

Hartwell commented on his work with Kennedy. “She approached me several years about this project. It was a departure from her past published works but struck me as an important new work. Healthy and active lifestyles are a real concern for people and having helpful first hand reflections on what works is smart. I would imagine that as people set New Year’s resolutions, this book could be very helpful.”

For more information on the new book, go to the author’s webpage at www.nancybkennedy.com or the “How we Did it” Facebook Page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/How-We-Did-It/292414307449464.

Rev. Hartwell can be reached at Village Lutheran Church, located at 172 White Plains Road in the Village of Bronxville or on-line at www.VLC-NY.ORG. Their phone is 914-337-0207.The Village Church (chartered as Concordia Lutheran Church) was founded in 1916.