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THE MISSION OF VALJEAN PRESSIn a world of specialized knowledge where you go see a mechanic for your car, a lawyer for your estate, a doctor for your body, a counselor for your relationships, and clergy for your soul, Valjean Press seeks to empower readers by integrating ideas, ideals, and schools of thought for the health of body, mind, and soul.FOR BOOKS THAT NEED TO BE WRITTEN"Here I stand, I can do no other." Martin LutherValjean Press exists to facilitate helping people write the stories they have to tell, the songs they are compelled to sing, and they books they must write because they can ‘do no other.' Valjean Press exists because some stories need to be told, some songs need to be sung, some books just ought to be put in print."There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you." Maya AngelouThe authors listed on this site (and that will be listed) are part of a connected web of writers. Some have books through Valjean Press and some are simply affiliates with common passion.FOR A TIME SUCH AS THISFor a time such as is… is from the biblical book of Esther 4:14. Queen Esther was facing a life or death challenge. Mordecai counseled her that the problems of the present moment might not destroy her, but define her. Perhaps, he explained, you have come into your role, with the choices before you, and the power that you have, for a time such as this. He encouraged her to not hide away, but take a stand, find her voice, and speak out for the world needed her. The authors on this press have done just that, used their gifts to help others come out of the darkness, out of the shadows, and share their gifts and voices with the world.