``Food for Physical and Spiritual Nourishment'' Food TV's Alton Brown Tells of His Personal Journey in August Guideposts Magazine.

NEW YORK -- The new August issue of Guideposts magazine features a cover story by Alton Brown, host of the Food Network's Good Eats, telling readers about his personal journey to finding the many rewards of good food. Though he didn't start out as a cook, Alton had a passion for food, a good idea and the yearning to know more that sparks any true quest. Taking a huge risk, he left his job to polish his cooking skills and make a demo tape of his show idea. The only problem: as an unknown no one even wanted to look at his demo tape. He had to go back to his old job, but Alton tells Guideposts he believes that things happen for a reason - especially the call "out of the blue" one day that got his show back on track and on TV.

August Guideposts also contains this month's "Mysterious Healings" series story by Katrina Little, a Georgia wife and mother, who realized she was stuffing down her problems with food, ballooning to an unhealthy weight, but still couldn't stop. Every diet and weight reduction plan she attempted, she failed. So, she just gave up - until she unexpectedly saw an amazing way to turn her inner urgings around.

August Guideposts also features one of the most incredible true love stories ever told. Beginning in the worst place imaginable, a miracle reunion and a couple's ultimate destiny show the compelling power of their love. Stories that help round out August Guideposts include: Coach J.T Curtis giving his state-championship school the football season that Hurricane Katrina had nearly taken away, a mother learning to "let go" as her autistic son begins his teen years, how Boston millionaire Tom White is giving away his fortune for good causes, 5 questions to ask yourself that will change your life, a hard-luck baseball pitcher who never stopped believing, how a dog named Honey rescued from the pound saved her rescuer, a sun-lover's solution to caring for her fair skin, secrets to campfire cooking and much more. (To read more about these stories and others in this issue, please visit www.guidepostsmag.com).

"Our stories have impact because they're true. They really connect with readers because the person the story is about - even celebrities, like Alton Brown - actually tell their own story in their own words," says Edward Grinnan, Guideposts Editor-in-Chief. Ranked #1 for "favorite" magazine each of the past 4 years and one of the 10 largest monthly magazines in America, Guideposts brings its popular, engaging, and life-changing true stories of hope and inspiration to millions of readers. Guideposts August issue is on sale at major retailers, food & drug chains, bookstores, newsstands, and other magazine outlets nationwide at a cover price of $2.99.

Guideposts' stories reflect today's culture, where the desire for a sense of hope and interest in spiritual well being has never been more important. Founded in 1945 by Dr. Norman Vincent Peale and recognized as "America's Source for Inspiration," Guideposts contains articles, from everyday people and celebrities alike, covering topics such as: relationships, health issues, family, self-help, heroism, survival, and rescue. Regular departments and on-going series focus on subject like: People Helping People, Health Breakthroughs, Caregivers, Communities in Action, Positive People, and Pets & Healing.