Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
A resonant journey that is both entertaining and thought-provoking. Memoirs and biographies often captivate us with personal tales of extraordinary experiences that can inspire courage and hope. Though we don’t all sail the stars or overcome oppression, most of us have unique stories and interesting anecdotes worth sharing. Proof can be found in Mark Shaiken’s […]
A novel that demonstrates resilience in the face of even the most daunting challenges. Few among us would relish time in prison, but if we found ourselves incarcerated, certainly that moment of freedom, our eventual release, would be a glorious affair, right? “If anyone tells you getting out of prison is easy or joyful, they’re
Entirely analytic and unrelentingly optimistic. Have you ever been looking for an answer to a question only to find that the deeper you dig, the more complex the question becomes? After looking in many directions and from different angles, you finally conclude that the right solution is the simplest one. For Dr. Tony Nader, substantial
Longtime managers will be grateful for the help in orienting themselves in today’s workplace and newly minted leaders will find relief in the trustworthy advice. Rome wasn’t built in a day and neither is a good leader. If you find yourself in a position of oversight, want to be a force for positive change, and
So entertaining that you might forget it is a nonfiction book. After a long day on the job, what is your conversation like at home? If your day went well, maybe you’re celebrating your successes. More often, though, the conversation likely circles around incompetent leadership, obnoxious coworkers, or other repetitious frustrations from work. This cycle
A celebration of creativity and life. Over the course of several months, vivacious Adrienne Wilson succumbed to a cancer invading her body. I’d Rather Be Dead Than Deaf: A Young Woman’s Journey With Liver Cancer is a colorful snapshot in time as revealed through enthusiastic journal entries, artwork, poems, and observations. Just a teenager at
There are many timeless adages about the human body. Eyes are the windows to the soul. When the mind is unwell, the whole body suffers. Cold hands, warm heart. These expressions grant insight into how one aspect of the body can influence the rest. However, the Western world is relatively reserved when it comes to
A refreshingly compassionate way of seeing the world. From goat yoga to ASMR, humans have found creative and delightful ways to relax, gain a sense of calm, and find internal harmony. But nothing could prepare R.G. Shore for the level of determination required to find balance and peace while incarcerated for almost a thousand days.
An intelligent memoir that will challenge stigmas, shift viewpoints, open eyes, and start the conversations that matter most. Adoption in the United States is not an uncommon arrangement and, whether we realize it or not, some of our friends, coworkers, and neighbors are adoptees. Still, knowing someone who has been adopted and knowing how it
Compelling, insightful, inspiring, and educational. Have you heard of Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)? Maybe, maybe not. But certainly not because sufferers are few in number or unconcerned about their health. Rather, this devastating disorder is often mistaken for another illness, masked by other health problems, or underdiagnosed by practitioners unfamiliar with FND. Jocelyn Bystrom had
The ideas are easy to apply within almost any business or industry. Whether you manage a small team or an entire corporation, you’ve probably commemorated a work anniversary. What are these celebrations typically like? For most employees, the event consists of little more than a grocery store greeting card, a box of stale donuts to
Magnetic storytelling and innocent charm. Imagine the scene: You’re a young child just home from a typical day of school when you catch a glimpse of a photo lying on the coffee table. To your horror, you realize the image shows your father bloodied and battered, propped against a collapsed wall. Does your heart rate
An indispensable guide that will reach the heart and touch the soul. Do you consider yourself to be a pragmatist? Are you thorough in your decision-making, always careful to weigh all the pros and cons before taking action? If so, this might serve you well in an organizational or financial capacity, but overanalyzing can easily
From a fast-paced, middle-class lifestyle to a lifeless cell in San Quentin, Infectious Injustice is an honest story about a man whose sins finally catch up to him. Except, that isn’t even close to the whole story. Without much memory of the precipitating events, an arrogant, angry, and drunk Justin Cook wakes up in a
An energetic memoir that will motivate, educate, and help you find your own inspiration. Charles Moore might just be the most driven person you’ve never met. A willing transplant to New York City, this Detroit-born Black man has been competitive from as far back as his memories stretch. “A passion to compete and win burned
Eloquent and effusive, telling a tale of love that is powerful enough to soften the hardest of hearts. Jonnie Ramsey Brown shares an impassioned account that will touch readers on every conceivable level in her shattering memoir, You Promised to Do No Harm. The title stems from the failure of a Florida medical team to
Christianity 2.0 is a new take on Christianity with some innovative approaches to spirituality. The result is a religion that attempts to remove perceived flaws from traditional Christian beliefs and replace them with love and positivity. As a basis for the arguments in Dorsey’s book, the powerful research of Dr. David Hawkins is repeatedly and
A story not just about surviving under the weight of expectations, but about embracing ourselves. Everyone longs to be understood and wants to find their voice, but these things don’t always come easily. That’s especially true for Jobert E. Abueva in his unguarded memoir, Boy Wander. From Manila in the very early 1970s to Michigan
Those working toward a healthy marriage will appreciate the grounded advice. Can you remember the happiest day of your life? Maybe it was a milestone of age, education, or health. Perhaps a perfect vacation or closing on your first home. What about your wedding day? Certainly a happy event, but has marriage been the wedded
Westover takes management strategies to the next level. You can likely recall a generation of workers who often started out at a company, possibly their very first job, and stayed on until retirement. Known as lifers, those hardworking folks would put up with a lot on the job but employers could count on their dependability.
An irreplaceable journey that will not soon be forgotten. Imagine the setting: it is 1962 and Earl Vincent de Berge and a few friends are looking for the kind of summer that will sharpen their personalities and broaden their horizons. With just a homemade camper, a rough map, and a $400 loan, the young men
Recent decades have seen unprecedented advancements in science, medicine, and technology. Many of these innovations have had a great impact on humanity, yet good health remains elusive for many. In Healthy Lifestyle: A Path to Wellness, audiences are led on an informed journey that presents a more mindful path. Bucking the reductionist trend, Gary Bailey’s
These ideas can transform you into a leader people want to follow. Some people are born to lead. Almost effortlessly, they are able to gain the trust and respect of their teams while engendering an atmosphere of cooperation and collaboration. Other managers foster a work environment that ranges from noticeably unpleasant to openly hostile. Most
A balm to the soul for anyone striving to find joy in their family and balance in their life. “One cannot find happiness in the negative. It’s found by focusing on and going toward what you love, not by reacting to and running away from fear.” Have you found this to be true? Negativity can
