One of the bestsellers in non-fiction books, which inspires the hearts of readers. |
Author Michel Franklin Varro, Jr. has led a multifaceted life as a retired Methodist pastor, prison and hospice chaplain, missionary, teacher, counselor, and musician. He pursued a career in music education, teaching at various levels in multiple locations. Later, he transitioned into pastoral roles, founding community music ensembles. Following spiritual struggles and renewal, he completed theological and counseling degrees at the Houston Graduate School of Theology, eventually working as a counselor at the Samaritan Counseling Center in Houston. He established Varro Counseling, devoting the next twenty-two years to pastoral counseling, freelance music, prison ministries, and retreat programs. Throughout this journey, he served as an ordained minister in various denominations, culminating in the Global Methodist Church. “Stories from the Boxcar” by Michel Franklin Varro, Jr., is one of the bestsellers in non-fiction books, which inspires and changes the hearts of readers. It is a masterpiece that weaves together his family’s heritage and personal experiences. Dr. Varro’s story reflects a diverse and rich life, shaped by faith and mission work. His book, a ‘Quilogy’ comprising five books, delves into his heritage, blending his paternal Hungarian-immigrant roots with his maternal missionary background. The book’s central theme revolves around the life lessons and stories from his father’s boyhood home in a boxcar in Regina, Saskatchewan. “Stories from the Boxcar,” while a novel, is based on true stories, actual history, and oral tradition. |