“When I think of Jimmelynn, I think of how selfless a person she is. She is always thinking of others and how she can help them. Her strength knows no bounds and her ability to relate to your challenges, struggles, or difficulties makes her the best friend you didn’t know you needed. I know that firsthand. Because of her loyalty and deep love, she is also the first to celebrate your successes and victories! Her teaching and this book should be in every library! The power of her words will impact generations!”

—Charlotte and Forrest Lucas, Executive Vice President, owners of Lucas Oil Products

“As a dedicated physician and retired 2-star general, I have seen many young women dealing with the crippling effects of the mental, emotional, spiritual,

and physical health crises that are so prevalent in our current culture. It has been powerful to see how God has progressively worked through Jimmelynn to pour into the lives of young women. Her passion and dedication, even in the face of personal adversity, have been an inspiration to countless girls in helping them identify, communicate, and work to resolve real-life issues. Do yourself and everyone you know a favor—BUY THIS LIFE-CHANGING BOOK!”

—David E. Wilmot, MD, FAAFP; chief medical officer Longview International Technology Solutions, major general, US Army (retired)

“Jimme is like a ‘hug whisperer’—offering loving, passionate, healing hugs to those around her in EVERY. SINGLE. HUG! It’s as if she touches your soul. Each hug is therapeutic—like physical and mental therapy. She not only writes these letters from deep within her soul but is also an on-the-spot word- smith, always knowing just what to say and how to say it. She is a devoted and

compassionate community leader and an inspiration to all, especially young women who are our leaders of tomorrow. For anyone who has or knows a teen- age girl, BUY THIS BOOK! Share Jimme’s words of wisdom.”

—Heather Davis, attorney, vice president and senior trust advisor of Regions Private Wealth Management, TEAM GNI leader and advisor

“Sometimes, it’s not just teen girls who need a Jimme in their life. It could be an NHRA Top Fuel Championship drag racer who had lost her way, was broken, confused, suddenly homeless, shattered, and one hot mess. I know. I was that girl. Even though I was a thirty-one-year-old adult woman with a spectacular career, Jimmelynn knew I needed a home, love, privacy, tender care, and a safe place to heal. She wrote personal letters to me leaving them in my bedroom encouraging, mentoring, and coaching me back to health and faith. This book, full of her wisdom and life-changing guidance, will do the same for you! Letters from Jimme is a MUST. Her words are life-giving, full of hope and joy!”

—Leah Pruett Stewart, 2x NHRA World Champion, NHRA Top Fuel drag racer, Tony Stewart Racing

“As a superintendent of schools, I am constantly working with staff to address the academic, social, and emotional needs of our students. As you well know, the areas that are most challenging include the social, behavioral, and emo- tional areas. Assisting students with the issues that trouble them is critical to preventing and dealing with bullying in our schools.

“The compelling charisma, wisdom, and teaching of Jimmelynn Rice cap- tivates everyone who hears her speak.This book, Letters from Jimme: Life Lessons I Wish I Could Tell My Younger Self, needs to be given to every student to pro- vide them a road map of positive coping skills and life guidance, placing them on the pathway to success and enabling them to become the amazing leaders they were created to be!”

—Jeffrey K. Butts, PhD, superintendent of the Metropolitan District of Wayne Township, Indianapolis (largest school district in Indiana)

“I was a young girl abandoned by my mother and left in a gas station restroom along with my little brother. Although I am now a successful businesswoman, I immediately resonated deeply with Jimmelynn when I first met her and heard her story of birthing Girls Nite In in a public high school girls’ restroom. Just like someone rescued me, Jimme compassionately and decisively stepped up with a strategy to rescue teen girls from self-destructive choices. By creating a Safe Refuge offering hope, healing, and life-guidance, she has already impacted and changed thousands of lives all over the globe. Jimmelynn is so passionate and charismatic about changing the next generation of women, you can feel it on every page!”

—Jessica Abeln, philanthropist, founder and former co-owner of DEFENDERS; board of directors for Girls Nite In International

—Cindy Modafferi, RN, Indiana University Health Hospital, TEAM GNI leader and mentor