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Biography Text
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@ReginaBrett - NYT bestselling author of God Never Blinks and 4 other books. On Substack: Little Detours with Regina Brett. Columnist, Cleveland Jewish News.
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Regina Brett is the New York Times bestselling author of God Never Blinks: 50 Lessons for Life’s Little Detours, which has been published in more than 24 languages.
She also wrote, 52 Words That Will Change Your Life One Week at a Time, Little Detours and Spiritual Adventures, Be the Miracle, and God Is Always Hiring.
Regina is a Cleveland Jewish News columnist and writes regularly on Substack at Little Detours with Regina Brett.
She was twice named a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in Commentary.
She has a master’s degree in religious studies from John Carroll University and a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Kent State University.
She offers inspiration at www.reginabrett.com in her weekly newsletter.
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Regina Brett is the New York Times bestselling author of God Never Blinks: 50 Lessons for Life’s Little Detours, which has been published in more than 24 languages.
She also wrote, 52 Words That Will Change Your Life One Week at a Time, Little Detours and Spiritual Adventures, Be the Miracle and God Is Always Hiring.
She writes columns for the Cleveland Jewish News and for Substack at Little Detours with Regina Brett.
Surviving cancer inspired her to write the famous 50 life lessons that became a viral sensation.
She was twice named a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in Commentary.
Regina has a master’s degree in religious studies from John Carroll University and a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Kent State University.
She offers weekly inspiration at www.reginabrett.com
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Regina Brett is the New York Times bestselling author of God Never Blinks: 50 Lessons for Life’s Little Detours, which has been published in more than 24 languages.
She writes for Substack at Little Detours with Regina Brett.
Regina also wrote, 52 Words That Will Change Your Life One Week at a Time, Little Detours and Spiritual Adventures, Be the Miracle and God Is Always Hiring.
She was a finalist twice for the Pulitzer Prize in Commentary and now writes for the Cleveland Jewish News.
Regina has a master’s degree in religious studies and a bachelor’s degree in journalism.
She speaks regularly to hospitals, churches, businesses and not-for-profit organizations.
Regina has a daughter, two stepsons, three grandchildren and lives in Greater Cleveland.
She offers weekly inspiration at www.reginabrett.com
Awards
Pulitzer Prize Finalist
2009: The Pulitzer Board named Regina one of three finalists for commentary “For her range of compelling columns that move the heart, challenge authority and often trigger action while giving readers deeper insight into life's challenges.”
2008: The Pulitzer Board named Regina a finalist for commentary. “For her passionate columns on alienated teenagers in a dangerous city neighborhood.”
National Headliner Awards
2009: Regina won for a four-part series called The Inheritance, detailing the story of her daughter's decision to have a double-mastectomy after learning that she carried a genetic mutation that increased her risk for breast cancer.
1999: Regina won this for columns about having breast cancer. While going through chemotherapy and radiation treatments, Regina wrote extensively and candidly about her experiences in The (Akron) Beacon Journal.
The Silver Gavel Award
2009: The American Bar Association gave this award to Regina for her fight to change the legal system in Ohio and allow defense attorneys open discovery so they will have access to police reports and witness statements to provide an adequate defense.
The Batten Medal
1999: Knight-Ridder gave Regina this award for Lifetime Achievement. It is given to those who embody understanding, fairness, courage and a deep concern for the underdog.
National Society of Newspaper Columnists
1996: Regina won first place for Humor Writing.
Cleveland Press Club Journalism Hall of Fame
2009: Regina was inducted into the journalists' Hall of Fame.
Contact
For speaking engagements, interviews and appearances:
Giving
These charities speak to Regina’s heart and soul:
The Gathering Place
The Gathering Place supports, educates and empowers individuals and families touched by cancer. All programs and services are free. It's run entirely on donations.
The Jesuit Retreat Center
Regina found this spiritual home in 1981. The retreat house offers a wide array of programs and solitude on more than 50 acres for anyone seeking peace.
Beds For Kids / Cleveland Furniture Bank
Every child deserves a bed to sleep in. For $120, you can give a child sweet dreams every night. The cost covers a twin frame and new mattress so no child has to sleep on the floor.