A Formula for Life is the first volume in a five-part series of inspirational stories and poetry called "The Hughes Letter." Each story and poem contains a motivational theme and is written to help elevate the reader to a higher level of being.

The stories will bring laughter, tears, energy, and joy to the reader. Whether it's the old woman feeling gratitude for the first time in "The Story for Iris Gratitude," Nairobi's anguish after hearing the fate of his family in "Your Time Will Come", or Pamela Thompson's journey to success in "The Color of Silence," each will touch the heart of the reader.

A Formula for Life is written for everyone. Children, teens, adults, and seniors will love it. It's a book to read-for life.

Carol Hughes-McLain has been working in health and wellness for over 30 years. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Mississippi University for Women at Columbus, her M.Ed. from the University of Arizona at Tucson and her Ph.D. from the University of Utah at Salt Lake City. She has been a competetive athlete and coach, and has spent the majority of her career teaching health and physical education. She is a native Alabamian with an accent to prove it.