Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, Burkhart Network LLC is owned and led by central Indiana author, entrepreneur and philanthropist Lorene M. Burkhart. The company combines Lorene’s past business experience as a journalist and public relations representative with her personal life experiences to create books and products that have positive moral stories as well as educational and inspirational themes. A portion of profits from each of the company’s books or products benefits a community non-profit or related cause. Lorene regularly shares her insights in her blog (read entries to the right).
In this groundbreaking book, author Lorene M. Burkhart challenges each of us to enter the era of empowered patients by letting go of past practices and embracing outcome-based medical services. Being accountable for one’s own body and health is a huge step (more)
Ever thought about the different kinds of tails you see on animals around the world? Ever thought about how they’re used? Animal Tales is a beautifully illustrated educational book featuring six sections categorized by the type of tail the animals have. Each section (more)
Lorene Burkhart was born in 1934 on a farm in Southern Indiana near Vincennes. She grew up on that farm at the highest point of an area bordered by two Rivers the Wabash and the White. On the surface, growing up on that farm seemed serene and simple. (more)
The book features a series of vignettes about her family’s farm life in Southern Indiana during the 1930s and 40s. The tales told in each of the 10 chapters range from nostalgic to fanciful. (more)
Raccoon Tales children’s board books share the story of Hip, Flip, Skip and Boo — four rascally raccoons who live in the woods next door to their friend Stu. Books and accompanying toys are geared for children ages 2 to 6. (more)
January 25th, 2011
It isn’t a secret that obesity often has deadly consequences. We’re all aware that there is an increased risk of diabetes as well as heart disease. But the bad news doesn’t end there. Obesity now costs 17 percent of the total health bill amounting to at least $2,800 more per year for an obese person.
The actual cost of obesity may be as high as $8,000 for women because they may earn less in the workplace than their “slim sisters.” (more)
January 3rd, 2011
While growing up on a farm in southern Indiana, I don’t recall ever hearing the word “retire.” Farmers just kept on until they dropped. Well, that isn’t exactly the truth-there was often a son who took over the actual farming while Dad and Mom continued to live out their days in their old farm home.
Nowadays, retirement is on everyone’s lips if they are heading into their 60s. Recently an article from US News listed the seven secrets of a happy (more)
December 2nd, 2010
Have you or a loved one ever had to deal with a medical crisis? Lucky you, if you haven’t. Most of us older citizens have had this experience.
Mine was when my husband awakened me early one morning to tell me that he was suffering severe chest pains. He was already dressed and told me that he was driving himself to the emergency room.
We all know that the ONLY way to handle this situation is to call 911. Never, under any (more)