In 2002, at 45 years old, Ray Madaghiele pedaled his vintage bicycle 3,369 miles in 70 days from Phoenix, Arizona, to Ground Zero, New York City-supported by his wife, Lyn-to honor the heroes of 9-11 and share a powerful message of hope and healing with thousands of people across America. Ray of Hope: Inspiring Peace honors the heartwarming stories people shared, and it reveals timeless principles that can help each of us be more peaceful and joyful no matter what is happening in our lives and the world. This book will inspire you to live your dreams and be a "ray of hope" in the world.

"Right here in this pedaling book to New York City are the heartland truths that can make your life a success. Go ahead, open it! I did - and the bolded words in the callouts almost spoke out loud to me! "Ray of Hope: Inspiring Peace" will make your Journey easier and happier. It works for me! Thanks, Ray!"

-- Joel Baehr, Past President, Unity Worldwide Ministries

"I have read many books in my life, and this is by far one of the finest and most rewarding I have ever read. It is a book that not only challenges us as individuals to think about where we are today, but also where we should be going in the future. I truly wish all of the people in the world could read Ray's book so that all of us could live with greater love and peace."

-- Greg Podd financial consultant, CPA/PFS, Rotary International Past District 5510 Governor

". . . Ray shows us that when we cooperate with our Divine selves we can step forward even into fearful things with a peaceful confidence. How much could we all accomplish if we really learned this lesson."

-- Chief Master Bill Babin, ATA 8th Degree Black Belt and Business Owner

"Ray of Hope: Inspiring Peace is an exceptional travelogue that entertains, but more importantly, provides practical steps for finding one's own peace and reconciliation. It is, in a very real sense, a manual for living in a peaceful world."

-- Tom Parker, Retired Urban Planner and Teacher
About the Author: Ray Madaghiele is a human transformation engineer with heart. For the past 25 years he has integrated his extensive scientific knowledge and practical experience with the art of awakening the greatness in people. Through Ray's engaging writing and speaking, interactive facilitations and workshops, and enlightening coaching, individuals are inspired to live happier, more fulfilling personal and professional lives; organizations are aligned and re-energized to be more successful; and communities experience an improved quality of life. Ray also worked as a civil engineering project manager for ten years prior to transitioning into human and organizational development. His unique background also includes instructing Dale Carnegie courses; co-facilitating "Lasting Happiness" weekend intensives with his wife, Lyn; serving as lay minister and board president of a large Unity church; making spiritual pilgrimages to India; and guiding initiatives to build organizations and communities with character. Currently, Ray and Lyn (and their cat, Ozzie) are full-time RVers, traveling and enjoying the beauty of North America in their customized 32-foot fifth wheel, operating their businesses while they roll. In this intriguing way, they continue to spread a positive message of hope wherever they go, inviting each person they meet to be a "ray of hope" in the world. At the release of this 10-year Anniversary edition of Ray of Hope: Inspiring Peace, the two sons, Dominic and Joe, are attending college at the University of Arizona in Tucson.