The Four Connections offers light and hope during these uncertain times. Anne explores the importance of beliefs, body, brain, and bonds, and their critical interdependence for our well-being. Its informative and practical approach weaves together personal stories, current research, relevant examples, and humor. This book invites people of all ages on the path to meaningful living! —Michelle Garlinski, SNJM Coordinator of Sponsored Retreats, Villa Maria del Mar, CA
This insightful handbook on spirituality and wellness offers everyday practices for meaningful and healthy living. —Claire M. Anderson, DMin Executive Director, Siena Retreat Center
Anne did the work, and the reader reaps the benefits. Anne Kertz Kernion combines solid scientific research with faith and humor, and the result is a book filled with practical ways to improve your physical and mental well-being. Each reader will be affirmed for current healthy practices while also being introduced to a plethora of do-able adjustments to your attitude and routine that will improve your mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. This is a must read for the curious and seekers of a quality lifestyle with proven results. —Tracy Brookmire, Office of Christian Formation, Diocese of Richmond
In this delightful and comprehensive book, The Four Connections: How to Flourish by Aligning Your Beliefs, Body, Brain, and Bonds, Anne Kertz Kernion draws on a lifetime of experience and wisdom to inform and inspire us to care for our thoughts, brains, bodies, and relationships. In each section, Anne weaves personal stories, emerging and established research, and simple, practical tips into an invaluable guide for anyone who desires to improve their health and wellbeing. —Rosemary Hanrahan, MD, MPH, PCC, Professional Life and Leadership Coach, Speaker and Author, Beyond Words Wellness Resources, LLC
By bridging the gap between common health knowledge and scientific proof, this book serves as an essential manual for modern living. The author provides a clear-eyed look at the factors that drive our well-being, supported by research that makes a compelling case for immediate change. What I appreciate most is the longevity of these practices. They are so effective that I am already instilling them in my children to give them a head start on adult success, offering them a scientific advantage as they approach the complexities of puberty and beyond. —Wife, Mother, and Founder of Mothersense
I am grateful for this book! The Four Connections: How to Flourish by Aligning Your Beliefs, Body, Brain, and Bonds is a wise and beautifully written invitation into a more integrated and grace-filled life. Anne Kertz Kernion offers reflections, quotes from wisdom figures, and practices that feel deeply human, prayerful, and grounded in real experience. Reading this book led to noticeable shifts in my daily rhythms, helping me become more attentive to my body, relationships, and inner life. Anne writes as someone who lives what she teaches, accompanying the reader with warmth, tenderness, honesty, and hope. This is a book I will return to again and again, both personally and professionally as a leader. —Ted Miles, Executive Director, Notre Dame Mission Volunteers
The beauty of this book is Anne’s ability to relate her familial experiences, provide insight, and “connect the dots” between our beliefs, bodies, brains, and bonds to create a rich understanding of their association and impact on our lives. Anne bridges the DID YOU KNOW? and PRACTICES Sections of her book, expanding our understanding and inspiring us to create positive, life-long habits that will serve us now and in our later years. —Jan C. Vasquez, Program Coordinator, Religious Education Congress, Los Angeles Archdiocese
