What does it take to be happy? I mean, REALLY happy? If you’ve ever pondered this question, then “Happiness Trek: 200 Lessons for Happiness” by Clayton W. Kirkland is the book for you. This book is a very basic and fast read. What I like is how the author puts forward certain ideas to back up each rule, without going into too much detail about it. That would certainly exhaust this reader! And while there are no quotes from professionals or clients to back up the author’s claims, there are studies cited as well as historical breakthroughs to support ideas in this book. … More “Happiness Trek” b ..read more

When Lori Hodges wondered what to do with her life, all it took was to see an ambulance en route. Thus sets the stage for “Shaking in the Forest: Finding Light in the Darkness,” her gripping and emotional memoir of her years as a firefighter, paramedic, and emergency management service worker. Before becoming an official firefighter, however, Lori did the logical thing and worked as a volunteer firefighter. After her experiences as a firefighter, she had that, “Where do I go from here?” moment. She felt the call to move on to something else and that something else appeared as an ambulance. … M ..read more

When you’re in healthcare, or in a helping position – be it personally or professionally, it’s automatically assumed that you’re invincible and omniscient. This is especially true if you’re a psychologist – the expectation is that people turn to you for advice, and you’re supposed to know the way forward. In the book, “Nothing Left to Give: A Psychologist’s Path Back from Burnout,” Shannon Swales shares personal accounts of her burnout experience as a psychologist – what happened, who she turned to, what she was feeling, how she coped, and what she learned about herself in the process. … More ..read more

Life may be a carnival, but many people are still stuck at the ticket booth, waiting for a chance to enter.  Kait Melendy’s debut book “Wanderlust Healing:  A Journey Back to Self” illustrates her own journey – why wait in line for a carnival when the whole world awaits her?  … More “Wanderlust Healing” by Kait Melendy ..read more

“Two O’Clock on a Tuesday at Trevi Fountain” is a heartfelt journey through the highs and lows of life, written by Helene Sula, a travel writer who has dared to follow her heart. Set against the backdrop of a middle-class life in America and chronicling the journey of a woman who knew in her heart she didn’t want to settle for what she saw as an ‘ordinary’ life; this book relates the author's transformation from a place of constant setbacks to one of happiness and fulfillment. … More “Two O’Clock on a Tuesday at Trevi Fountain” by Helene Sula ..read more

Surviving marital storms and especially divorce even when amicable, is no walk in the park and many people experience the whirlwind of shock, anger, loneliness, and social isolation. During this turbulent time and after, sound judgment often becomes obscured and if left unaddressed, the feelings of pain and guilt can last a lifetime. Still, within the chapters of "Wings to Rise above Divorce: Finding Forgiveness, Redemption, and Renewal during Turbulent Separations" by Loren Cribbs is a comforting lifeline to help navigate this tempestuous period and live a fulfilling life fixed on faith in Go ..read more

Do you have an idea that’s been buzzing around in your mind for a while, and you think it might be the next big thing? Maybe you’ve tried numerous times to turn the idea into a tangible product. Still, you’ve found yourself running out of steam due to a lack of resources or, even worse, the fear of failure. Steve Waddell’s “Valuepreneurs” is the resource that will help you navigate the uncharted waters of successful entrepreneurship. From the very infancy of your idea to launching a tried and tested product into the marketplace, there are many steps to take. By applying his Value-Driven Produc ..read more

Perfectly targeted for readers with active dogs, “Mental Exercises for Dogs” is a welcome, highly readable, and highly referenceable volume for dog training. Susan Swanson begins by expertly laying out the benefits and impacts of training, quickly followed by how to get to know and read dogs’ styles of communication. Next, Swanson delves into common problems dogs can have, such as jumping and separation anxiety. “Mental Exercises for Dogs” then goes into training from getting set up, to basic commands, and even to some advanced techniques. A clear set of resources and a glossary of key terms r ..read more

Penny Sansevieri, author of “The Amazon Author Formula: Insider Tips, Tricks, and Strategies for Selling More Books!” is well known in the book marketing and book launching ‘verse, and with good reason. She’s the CEO and founder of Author Marketing Experts Inc., as well as an Adjunct Professor at NYU, she’s also a best-selling author and an internationally recognized book publicist. Her company is one of the leaders in the publishing industry and has been around for as long as I can remember. So, as far as I’m concerned, she’s got the creds, and she’s a voice I respect. … More “The Amazon Auth ..read more

Tony Demechees' book, “Are There Really Plenty of Fish in the Sea?: A Guide to Dating in the Reel World” is a distinctively created tool to help readers-male or female-find love more successfully. … More “Are There Really Plenty of Fish in the Sea?” by Tony Demechees ..read more