Book
Who I Am Makes a Difference
Helice Bridges
TL;DR
Helice Bridges, the woman behind the blue ribbon in our film SPARKY, collects true stories of people whose lives changed when someone told them, out loud, that they matter.
Quick Facts
- Author
- Helice “Grandma Sparky” Bridges
- Published
- 1997
- Connected to
- The blue ribbon ceremony in our Grandma Sparky film
Who I Am Makes a Difference is Helice Bridges' collection of true stories from the blue ribbon ceremony she created, the same ceremony our film about Grandma Sparky follows. Each story is about a real moment when a person was told, that they matter, and what changed because of it. Bridges has spread the ceremony for decades through her nonprofit, Blue Ribbons Worldwide. The book was published in 1997, and its full title is Who I Am Makes a Difference: Stories That Connect People Heart-to-Heart and Ignite the Human Spirit.
Why OGSP Recommends It
Helice Bridges wrote the book behind the blue ribbon in our Grandma Sparky film. These are her collected stories of what the ceremony has done in other people’s lives.
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Key Takeaways
- A collection of true stories from the blue ribbon ceremony Helice Bridges created, the same ceremony our Grandma Sparky film follows.
- Each story turns on one moment, a person being told out loud that they matter, and what changed after.
- Bridges has spread the ceremony for decades through her nonprofit, Blue Ribbons Worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the blue ribbon that says “Who I Am Makes a Difference”?
It is a blue ribbon used in a short acknowledgment ceremony created by Helice "Grandma Sparky" Bridges. You place it over someone's heart while telling them exactly how they make a difference, then give them two more to pass on. Her nonprofit, Blue Ribbons Worldwide, has spread the ceremony for decades.
Who wrote Who I Am Makes a Difference?
Helice Bridges, the founder of Blue Ribbons Worldwide and the woman behind the blue ribbon ceremony. The book collects true stories of people whose lives changed when someone told them they matter.
Is Who I Am Makes a Difference based on true stories?
Yes. The book gathers real accounts from people whose lives turned when someone honored them out loud, including the father and son story that later reached millions through Chicken Soup for the Soul.
Who is Grandma Sparky?
Grandma Sparky is Helice Bridges, an 83-year-old woman from Carlsbad, California, who created the "Who I Am Makes a Difference" ribbon. She started it after surviving an abusive marriage and nearly ending her own life at 37.