I CLIMBED THE ALPS IN HIGH HEELS

Have you ever thought about how your life has taken you into places and positions thatyou never imagined? That was exactly what Marlene Reed-Hislop discovered when sherecounted all the opportunities that have come to her and all the countries to which shehas gone. When she wanted an opportunity to share her academic fields with the people ofthe former Soviet Union countries she was invited to teach in the Centers for LeadershipDevelopment in Kiev and Kharkiv Ukraine and Yerevan Armenia. These Centers wereChristian-based which gave her an opportunity to share her faith with those to whom shetaught. Then later she was invited to teach at the Russian-American Christian Universityin Moscow. In the Epilogue of the book she has shared the most important things shehas learned through these ventures.Marlene Reed has been a force for international Christian education for decadesand this insightful look back at her many journeys abroad is a testament to herfaith to the working of the Holy Spirit and the power of the marketplace totransform lives and countries. I'm deeply indebted to Dr. Reed for her mentorshipand friendship. I expect many more mountains will be climbed in high heelsbecause of her inspirational testimony.Beck A. Taylor Ph.D.Samford University President