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Map of a Heart
A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Finding the Way Home
Jacque Gorelick
2026 Bronze Medal
292 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Health - Medical
Reviewed by Asher Syed for Readers' Favorite
Jacque Gorelick’s Map of a Heart begins on the Crystal Springs Trail in February 2007, where a planned family outing with her husband, Ed, and their newborn son, Elliot, turns into a fight to keep Ed alive. What starts with an armoire errand and a stroller walk changes when Ed collapses after a run. Gorelick calls 911 with Elliot beside her, then follows the ambulance to a hospital where every update can alter their future. As Ed lies in the ICU, Gorelick writes to him from the edge of a life she has only just begun to trust. Her mother’s death from cancer returns to the surface, bringing with it the family ache she carried into adulthood. The old breakup with Ed reappears too, now measured against the fragile wonder of new motherhood.
Jacque Gorelick’s Map of a Heart: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Finding the Way Home is a gorgeous memoir. Gorelick writes with a raw honesty, and it is equal parts beautiful and heartbreaking. Gorelick is clearly a pillar of strength, and it comes to life when fear morphs into just being practical. She learns the ICD will place a defibrillator inside Ed’s chest and immediately tests that fact against the ordinary life waiting outside the hospital. Gorelick gives praise where it is due. For example, Steve, the firefighter who takes over CPR on the trail, is not at all treated as a passing stranger; he becomes part of the family story long after the ambulance leaves. I see this book doing very well with readers who want to follow a family after a medical crisis. Recommended.
Jacque Gorelick’s Map of a Heart begins on the Crystal Springs Trail in February 2007, where a planned family outing with her husband, Ed, and their newborn son, Elliot, turns into a fight to keep Ed alive. What starts with an armoire errand and a stroller walk changes when Ed collapses after a run. Gorelick calls 911 with Elliot beside her, then follows the ambulance to a hospital where every update can alter their future. As Ed lies in the ICU, Gorelick writes to him from the edge of a life she has only just begun to trust. Her mother’s death from cancer returns to the surface, bringing with it the family ache she carried into adulthood. The old breakup with Ed reappears too, now measured against the fragile wonder of new motherhood.
Jacque Gorelick’s Map of a Heart: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Finding the Way Home is a gorgeous memoir. Gorelick writes with a raw honesty, and it is equal parts beautiful and heartbreaking. Gorelick is clearly a pillar of strength, and it comes to life when fear morphs into just being practical. She learns the ICD will place a defibrillator inside Ed’s chest and immediately tests that fact against the ordinary life waiting outside the hospital. Gorelick gives praise where it is due. For example, Steve, the firefighter who takes over CPR on the trail, is not at all treated as a passing stranger; he becomes part of the family story long after the ambulance leaves. I see this book doing very well with readers who want to follow a family after a medical crisis. Recommended.
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Book of the Silenced
Gordana Smith
2026 Silver Medal
312 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Health - Medical
Reviewed by Carol Thompson for Readers' Favorite
Book of the Silenced by Gordana Smith tells the story of a mother, her son Mikey, and a long struggle that unfolds across continents and hospitals, spanning years of uncertainty. The narrative begins with the author’s early life in war-torn Bosnia. As the war reshapes her world, she grows into adulthood, carrying the marks of those years while searching for purpose and stability. She meets an American soldier named Larry, and their relationship leads her to a new life in the United States. Their son, Mikey, was born after what once seemed an impossible pregnancy. As Mikey grows up, he is portrayed as curious, thoughtful, and unusually compassionate. The story changes dramatically after a minor incident involving a rescued kitten leads to an infection that begins to affect his health.
Gordana Smith merges memoir, storytelling, and reflection, moving between past and present. The pacing varies between quiet family moments and intense turning points, creating a rhythm that reflects the unpredictable nature of illness and recovery. Dialogue and personal memories add personality to the story, making the people feel real. Readers interested in memoirs centered on family bonds, spiritual reflection, and personal perseverance will find much to admire. The book may also appeal to those drawn to stories about medical journeys and the emotional world of caregiving. Through its personal perspective and carefully crafted scenes, Book of the Silenced tells a story of love, faith, and a family's resolve to speak when silence might seem easier. It’s an emotional and moving read that won’t be forgotten.
Book of the Silenced by Gordana Smith tells the story of a mother, her son Mikey, and a long struggle that unfolds across continents and hospitals, spanning years of uncertainty. The narrative begins with the author’s early life in war-torn Bosnia. As the war reshapes her world, she grows into adulthood, carrying the marks of those years while searching for purpose and stability. She meets an American soldier named Larry, and their relationship leads her to a new life in the United States. Their son, Mikey, was born after what once seemed an impossible pregnancy. As Mikey grows up, he is portrayed as curious, thoughtful, and unusually compassionate. The story changes dramatically after a minor incident involving a rescued kitten leads to an infection that begins to affect his health.
Gordana Smith merges memoir, storytelling, and reflection, moving between past and present. The pacing varies between quiet family moments and intense turning points, creating a rhythm that reflects the unpredictable nature of illness and recovery. Dialogue and personal memories add personality to the story, making the people feel real. Readers interested in memoirs centered on family bonds, spiritual reflection, and personal perseverance will find much to admire. The book may also appeal to those drawn to stories about medical journeys and the emotional world of caregiving. Through its personal perspective and carefully crafted scenes, Book of the Silenced tells a story of love, faith, and a family's resolve to speak when silence might seem easier. It’s an emotional and moving read that won’t be forgotten.
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Too Strong For Your Own Good
Success With Soul
Anette DeMattio MA
2026 Gold Medal
210 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Health - Medical
Reviewed by Christian Sia for Readers' Favorite
Anette DeMattio’s Too Strong for Your Own Good: Success with Soul empowers readers on a soul-level rescue mission. Writing about her experiences of childhood trauma, six cancer diagnoses, and years of high-functioning burnout, the author delivers the AAA framework (Awaken, Alchemize, Ascend) that helps to transform “survival strength” into soul-led power. This framework helps you to awaken to your body’s wisdom and your authentic truth, alchemize your patterns into conscious strength, and ascend to a new way of life that allows you to embrace your integrated, REAL you. The book reads like a somatic guide, at times, and as a spiritual memoir. Through her unique tool, “REAL You Activation System,” the author provides a roadmap to move from being a people-pleaser to becoming the CEO of one’s life.
Too Strong for Your Own Good is designed for people exhausted from the toxicity of work and burnout. Anette DeMattio uses the allegory of the dark superpowers like the stoic swan and the Empty Cup healer, that once supported survival but now drive burnout, to illustrate how what we rely on can drain us slowly. I loved how she talks about the body as an intelligent system, underlining the fact that no matter what we feel or how confused we might be about what to do next, we are in the right place, and our body knows. This book taught me what it really means to come home to myself and to be comfortable in my own body. It covers somatic healing, trauma alchemy, and boundary reclamation and drives home the message that “soft is the new strong.” You will find inspiration and wisdom in these pages as well as the tools you need to heal and grow.
Anette DeMattio’s Too Strong for Your Own Good: Success with Soul empowers readers on a soul-level rescue mission. Writing about her experiences of childhood trauma, six cancer diagnoses, and years of high-functioning burnout, the author delivers the AAA framework (Awaken, Alchemize, Ascend) that helps to transform “survival strength” into soul-led power. This framework helps you to awaken to your body’s wisdom and your authentic truth, alchemize your patterns into conscious strength, and ascend to a new way of life that allows you to embrace your integrated, REAL you. The book reads like a somatic guide, at times, and as a spiritual memoir. Through her unique tool, “REAL You Activation System,” the author provides a roadmap to move from being a people-pleaser to becoming the CEO of one’s life.
Too Strong for Your Own Good is designed for people exhausted from the toxicity of work and burnout. Anette DeMattio uses the allegory of the dark superpowers like the stoic swan and the Empty Cup healer, that once supported survival but now drive burnout, to illustrate how what we rely on can drain us slowly. I loved how she talks about the body as an intelligent system, underlining the fact that no matter what we feel or how confused we might be about what to do next, we are in the right place, and our body knows. This book taught me what it really means to come home to myself and to be comfortable in my own body. It covers somatic healing, trauma alchemy, and boundary reclamation and drives home the message that “soft is the new strong.” You will find inspiration and wisdom in these pages as well as the tools you need to heal and grow.
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Circumcision
How an Ancient Ritual Became a Questionable Surgery—A Complete Analysis
Kenneth S. Lipman
2025 Finalist
Kindle Edition
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Non-Fiction - Health - Medical
Reviewed by Jamie Michele for Readers' Favorite
Circumcision: How an Ancient Ritual Became a Questionable Surgery by Kenneth S. Lipman investigates the historical, cultural, religious, and medical dimensions of circumcision. He brings up the foreskin's anatomical role in protection, lubrication, and sexual sensitivity, speaking on its importance in male genital health. Lipman traces the practice’s evolution, from its religious significance in Judaism, Islam, and Christianity to its rise as a common medical procedure in the U.S. The medical justifications for circumcision are misguided, at best, and there's a lack of consistent evidence supporting its touted benefits. Lipman talks about its physical and psychological risks, including complications, trauma, and sexual dysfunction, and the factors preventing widespread abandonment of circumcision—mostly cultural, religious, financial, and institutionally pressured—despite growing evidence against its medical necessity.
Kenneth S. Lipman’s Circumcision is the book I didn't know I needed to read but am extremely grateful it landed in my lap. I was initially drawn to it because I'm a history geek and it's an area that, outside the occasional ancillary mention, I haven't seen in any significant detail. Lipman skillfully uses humor to make a subject that could be desperately uncomfortable easy to read, and accomplishes it without trivializing how serious the issue is. His exhaustive research is evident throughout the book, and he backs up every claim with verifiable references. As a mother, the most powerful and heartbreaking part of the book is Lipman’s discussion of the pain experienced by infants during circumcision. He points out that even with local anesthesia, the pain can last for weeks, a fact that is underreported and largely ignored. Overall, this is an eye-opening assessment that forces readers to reflect on the implications of the practice in modern society. Very highly recommended.
Circumcision: How an Ancient Ritual Became a Questionable Surgery by Kenneth S. Lipman investigates the historical, cultural, religious, and medical dimensions of circumcision. He brings up the foreskin's anatomical role in protection, lubrication, and sexual sensitivity, speaking on its importance in male genital health. Lipman traces the practice’s evolution, from its religious significance in Judaism, Islam, and Christianity to its rise as a common medical procedure in the U.S. The medical justifications for circumcision are misguided, at best, and there's a lack of consistent evidence supporting its touted benefits. Lipman talks about its physical and psychological risks, including complications, trauma, and sexual dysfunction, and the factors preventing widespread abandonment of circumcision—mostly cultural, religious, financial, and institutionally pressured—despite growing evidence against its medical necessity.
Kenneth S. Lipman’s Circumcision is the book I didn't know I needed to read but am extremely grateful it landed in my lap. I was initially drawn to it because I'm a history geek and it's an area that, outside the occasional ancillary mention, I haven't seen in any significant detail. Lipman skillfully uses humor to make a subject that could be desperately uncomfortable easy to read, and accomplishes it without trivializing how serious the issue is. His exhaustive research is evident throughout the book, and he backs up every claim with verifiable references. As a mother, the most powerful and heartbreaking part of the book is Lipman’s discussion of the pain experienced by infants during circumcision. He points out that even with local anesthesia, the pain can last for weeks, a fact that is underreported and largely ignored. Overall, this is an eye-opening assessment that forces readers to reflect on the implications of the practice in modern society. Very highly recommended.
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Obesity - The Modern Famine
Discover the Underlying Drivers of Weight and Navigate Your Way to Health
Kathy M Campbell
2025 Honorable Mention
224 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Health - Medical
Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite
Obesity: The Modern Famine by Dr. Kathy M Campbell challenges conventional health wisdom by revealing how modern life’s demands contribute to obesity and poor health. Campbell argues that obesity is a symptom of a deeper crisis driven by nutrient deficiencies and cultural neglect of essential health components like sleep, hydration, and balanced nutrition. Drawing from her TEDx talk and personal experiences, she presents a paradigm shift that encourages readers to reframe their approach to health. The book offers practical strategies for creating a supportive health environment, understanding bodily signals, and achieving lasting wellness.
Dr. Kathy M Campbell provides a compelling and relatable perspective on the obesity crisis with exploration beyond the simplistic view that many people have about weight management. Her innovative approach to rethinking obesity challenges traditional health narratives and offers a fresh, actionable perspective on well-being that is inclusive of modern lifestyles rather than specifically thinking about just calorie intake. The ability to intertwine medical insights with personal experiences offers a lot of heart and soul to make the book feel encouraging rather than punishing in its sentiments. Campbell’s clear, engaging writing style and holistic view of health effectively guide readers toward understanding and improving their overall wellness. She makes you feel as though she’s as invested in your journey as you are, with a warmth that gives you the impetus to genuinely succeed. The practical strategies and exercises are also very well-designed to empower you to make meaningful changes in your health practices that you can start immediately. Overall, Obesity: The Modern Famine is an invaluable guide to understanding our bodies and health in the modern world, and I’d certainly recommend it.
Obesity: The Modern Famine by Dr. Kathy M Campbell challenges conventional health wisdom by revealing how modern life’s demands contribute to obesity and poor health. Campbell argues that obesity is a symptom of a deeper crisis driven by nutrient deficiencies and cultural neglect of essential health components like sleep, hydration, and balanced nutrition. Drawing from her TEDx talk and personal experiences, she presents a paradigm shift that encourages readers to reframe their approach to health. The book offers practical strategies for creating a supportive health environment, understanding bodily signals, and achieving lasting wellness.
Dr. Kathy M Campbell provides a compelling and relatable perspective on the obesity crisis with exploration beyond the simplistic view that many people have about weight management. Her innovative approach to rethinking obesity challenges traditional health narratives and offers a fresh, actionable perspective on well-being that is inclusive of modern lifestyles rather than specifically thinking about just calorie intake. The ability to intertwine medical insights with personal experiences offers a lot of heart and soul to make the book feel encouraging rather than punishing in its sentiments. Campbell’s clear, engaging writing style and holistic view of health effectively guide readers toward understanding and improving their overall wellness. She makes you feel as though she’s as invested in your journey as you are, with a warmth that gives you the impetus to genuinely succeed. The practical strategies and exercises are also very well-designed to empower you to make meaningful changes in your health practices that you can start immediately. Overall, Obesity: The Modern Famine is an invaluable guide to understanding our bodies and health in the modern world, and I’d certainly recommend it.
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Your Home Remedy for Acid Reflux Disease
Live, Eat and Heal Abundantly
Dr. Howard Christian
2025 Bronze Medal
257 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Health - Medical
Reviewed by Emily-Jane Hills Orford for Readers' Favorite
When eating becomes more of a chore than a pleasure and the result is not a feeling of complete satisfaction, something is missing from your diet. And, perhaps, you suffer from an illness like so many others: GERD, gastroesophageal reflux disease. It’s not a pleasant feeling to have the contents of your stomach regurgitated into the esophagus, causing heartburn and many other symptoms. In Dr. Howard Christian’s Your Home Remedy for Acid Reflux Disease, it’s reassuring to learn that there are ways to manage this condition and take control of your life without having to consume over-the-counter and/or prescription drugs. It’s a whole person approach to healing, rather than a long list of superficial and unwanted medications which often cause other symptoms.
In Dr. Howard Christian’s self-help book, Your Home Remedy for Acid Reflux Disease: Live, Eat and Heal Abundantly, the author leads readers on a journey of self-discovery as he shares his personal story of life with GERD. The book is organized so that it’s easy to follow and understand. Along with personal experiences, the author shares the experiences of others similarly suffering from GERD in the hopes of helping the reader find their way to self-healing. He includes a concise list of terms in a glossary at the beginning of the book, thorough lists of resources at the end of each chapter, and exercises to help readers join the healing journey. Following one man’s journey to take back control of his life from the clutches of GERD, this is an inspiring and encouraging read for sufferers of GERD and those who have loved ones suffering from the disease.
When eating becomes more of a chore than a pleasure and the result is not a feeling of complete satisfaction, something is missing from your diet. And, perhaps, you suffer from an illness like so many others: GERD, gastroesophageal reflux disease. It’s not a pleasant feeling to have the contents of your stomach regurgitated into the esophagus, causing heartburn and many other symptoms. In Dr. Howard Christian’s Your Home Remedy for Acid Reflux Disease, it’s reassuring to learn that there are ways to manage this condition and take control of your life without having to consume over-the-counter and/or prescription drugs. It’s a whole person approach to healing, rather than a long list of superficial and unwanted medications which often cause other symptoms.
In Dr. Howard Christian’s self-help book, Your Home Remedy for Acid Reflux Disease: Live, Eat and Heal Abundantly, the author leads readers on a journey of self-discovery as he shares his personal story of life with GERD. The book is organized so that it’s easy to follow and understand. Along with personal experiences, the author shares the experiences of others similarly suffering from GERD in the hopes of helping the reader find their way to self-healing. He includes a concise list of terms in a glossary at the beginning of the book, thorough lists of resources at the end of each chapter, and exercises to help readers join the healing journey. Following one man’s journey to take back control of his life from the clutches of GERD, this is an inspiring and encouraging read for sufferers of GERD and those who have loved ones suffering from the disease.
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Post: The Essential Guide to Creating Your Postpartum Self-Care Plan in Pregnancy
Dr. Emilie Wilson
2025 Silver Medal
358 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Health - Medical
Reviewed by Jennie More for Readers' Favorite
Post: The Essential Guide to Creating Your Postpartum Self-Care Plan in Pregnancy by Dr. Emilie Wilson is a guide on developing a personalized self-care plan during pregnancy and especially after birth. Wilson provides an in-depth list of considerations backed by scientific research for women during their recovery phase. Referencing her pregnancy experience and postpartum recovery, she imparts insightful advice on mental and physical health, and about diet and exercise for optimal wellness. She links symptoms to a range of possible medical causes and lists ways that women can reduce the impact and even prevent certain medical conditions during and after pregnancy. Wilson empowers women with the required knowledge about their physical transformation during and post-pregnancy so that they can ask the right questions from medical personnel and seek the care they need.
Post by Dr. Emilie Wilson is a fascinating, helpful, and valuable resource for pregnant women and those in recovery. She helps women identify and seek the medical treatment they need to ensure mental, physical, and emotional well-being. She focuses on sharing information that empowers women in their journey throughout motherhood and offers an easy-to-understand and comprehensive guide. Her expertise is evident in her writing and instills confidence in readers. Post is undoubtedly an asset for women, helping them to take charge of their health by understanding the symptoms of the most common conditions. I benefitted from reading this thorough, thoughtful, practical, and well-researched book. It is a must-read for women who plan to embark on motherhood to ensure their own and their children’s health and safety.
Post: The Essential Guide to Creating Your Postpartum Self-Care Plan in Pregnancy by Dr. Emilie Wilson is a guide on developing a personalized self-care plan during pregnancy and especially after birth. Wilson provides an in-depth list of considerations backed by scientific research for women during their recovery phase. Referencing her pregnancy experience and postpartum recovery, she imparts insightful advice on mental and physical health, and about diet and exercise for optimal wellness. She links symptoms to a range of possible medical causes and lists ways that women can reduce the impact and even prevent certain medical conditions during and after pregnancy. Wilson empowers women with the required knowledge about their physical transformation during and post-pregnancy so that they can ask the right questions from medical personnel and seek the care they need.
Post by Dr. Emilie Wilson is a fascinating, helpful, and valuable resource for pregnant women and those in recovery. She helps women identify and seek the medical treatment they need to ensure mental, physical, and emotional well-being. She focuses on sharing information that empowers women in their journey throughout motherhood and offers an easy-to-understand and comprehensive guide. Her expertise is evident in her writing and instills confidence in readers. Post is undoubtedly an asset for women, helping them to take charge of their health by understanding the symptoms of the most common conditions. I benefitted from reading this thorough, thoughtful, practical, and well-researched book. It is a must-read for women who plan to embark on motherhood to ensure their own and their children’s health and safety.
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Rise and Thrive Above Cancer
Your Path to Finding Courage, Confidence and Healing Power
Achim Zinggrebe, M.D.
2025 Gold Medal
Kindle Edition
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Non-Fiction - Health - Medical
Reviewed by Mansoor Ahmed for Readers' Favorite
Rise and Thrive Above Cancer is a beneficial guideline offering hope for people with cancer. As a doctor and cancer survivor, Dr. Achim Zinggrebe provides accessible guidance and support to readers. From his experiential perspective, Zinggrebe integrates emotional and spiritual knowledge, which incorporates spirit guide direction and internal self-reflection. He describes the important aspects that helped him cope with cancer, such as treatment planning, doctor conversations, and supportive team development. Patients who are looking for advice will find strategies for maximising therapy, group participation, questions to ask doctors, and emotional stability techniques. The author openly discusses fear and inner strength, guiding readers to grow from their cancer experience beyond crisis management. Through his warm and understanding voice, the narrative gives a feeling of personal support from a caring friend.
The book’s straightforward writing style, with its comforting tone, creates a smooth read despite dealing with difficult subject matter. These personal stories are interwoven with practical advice at a comfortable reading pace, keeping me engrossed in the book. I could relate to the emotions and struggles as I lost my aunt to stomach cancer. Achim Zinggrebe avoids medical jargon and focuses on authentic emotional connections and inner healing transformations in human relationships. According to the author, your life story does not end with a cancer diagnosis. The book elevates readers through its main themes that celebrate both courage and acceptance while demonstrating spiritual awareness. Rise and Thrive Above Cancer provides valuable information for patients and their carers and anyone seeking strength. This book is one of the few books I completed in one go! I loved every single thing about it.
Rise and Thrive Above Cancer is a beneficial guideline offering hope for people with cancer. As a doctor and cancer survivor, Dr. Achim Zinggrebe provides accessible guidance and support to readers. From his experiential perspective, Zinggrebe integrates emotional and spiritual knowledge, which incorporates spirit guide direction and internal self-reflection. He describes the important aspects that helped him cope with cancer, such as treatment planning, doctor conversations, and supportive team development. Patients who are looking for advice will find strategies for maximising therapy, group participation, questions to ask doctors, and emotional stability techniques. The author openly discusses fear and inner strength, guiding readers to grow from their cancer experience beyond crisis management. Through his warm and understanding voice, the narrative gives a feeling of personal support from a caring friend.
The book’s straightforward writing style, with its comforting tone, creates a smooth read despite dealing with difficult subject matter. These personal stories are interwoven with practical advice at a comfortable reading pace, keeping me engrossed in the book. I could relate to the emotions and struggles as I lost my aunt to stomach cancer. Achim Zinggrebe avoids medical jargon and focuses on authentic emotional connections and inner healing transformations in human relationships. According to the author, your life story does not end with a cancer diagnosis. The book elevates readers through its main themes that celebrate both courage and acceptance while demonstrating spiritual awareness. Rise and Thrive Above Cancer provides valuable information for patients and their carers and anyone seeking strength. This book is one of the few books I completed in one go! I loved every single thing about it.
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The Unexpected Gift of Trauma
The Path to Posttraumatic Growth
Dr. Edith Shiro
2024 Finalist
336 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Health - Medical
Reviewed by Courtnee Turner Hoyle for Readers' Favorite
Dr. Edith Shiro details her five-stage model for post-traumatic growth in her book, The Unexpected Gift of Trauma, written in two parts. Dr. Shiro begins by explaining the terms surrounding trauma and provides an in-depth look at post-traumatic growth, keeping culture, generation, and neurochemistry in mind. The second part details her five-stage model and mentions tools and practices to help with healing and growth, obstacles, and ways you may continue to move forward with a healthy mindset. Dr. Shiro includes a post-traumatic growth inventory and hopes her readers will become stronger, making meaningful connections while growing from the trauma instead of despite it.
Her grandparents' experiences during wars shaped and hurt them physically and mentally, so Dr. Edith Shiro has witnessed post-traumatic stress in survivors of traumatic incidents for most of her life. While reminding readers that trauma is our response to certain events, she presents stories that will motivate individuals to try her process. Dr. Shiro combats myths about trauma and post-traumatic growth, preparing readers if someone focuses negatively on their process. The author explains trauma in a relatable way and includes conditional factors so everyone will feel positive about taking the first step in her model. After the first year of the pandemic, many news sources cited returning to a "new normal." After reading Dr. Shiro's work, I feel as though anyone who has completed the steps would evolve into a "new normal" as their post-traumatic growth brings new perceptions and a better sense of self-worth. Anyone who has been in a situation that resulted in trauma - either personal or generational - would benefit from reading The Unexpected Gift of Trauma.
Dr. Edith Shiro details her five-stage model for post-traumatic growth in her book, The Unexpected Gift of Trauma, written in two parts. Dr. Shiro begins by explaining the terms surrounding trauma and provides an in-depth look at post-traumatic growth, keeping culture, generation, and neurochemistry in mind. The second part details her five-stage model and mentions tools and practices to help with healing and growth, obstacles, and ways you may continue to move forward with a healthy mindset. Dr. Shiro includes a post-traumatic growth inventory and hopes her readers will become stronger, making meaningful connections while growing from the trauma instead of despite it.
Her grandparents' experiences during wars shaped and hurt them physically and mentally, so Dr. Edith Shiro has witnessed post-traumatic stress in survivors of traumatic incidents for most of her life. While reminding readers that trauma is our response to certain events, she presents stories that will motivate individuals to try her process. Dr. Shiro combats myths about trauma and post-traumatic growth, preparing readers if someone focuses negatively on their process. The author explains trauma in a relatable way and includes conditional factors so everyone will feel positive about taking the first step in her model. After the first year of the pandemic, many news sources cited returning to a "new normal." After reading Dr. Shiro's work, I feel as though anyone who has completed the steps would evolve into a "new normal" as their post-traumatic growth brings new perceptions and a better sense of self-worth. Anyone who has been in a situation that resulted in trauma - either personal or generational - would benefit from reading The Unexpected Gift of Trauma.
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Kickass Healthy LADA
How to Thrive with Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults
Jacqueline Haskins
2024 Honorable Mention
384 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Health - Medical
Reviewed by Rabia Tanveer for Readers' Favorite
Kickass Healthy LADA: How to Thrive with Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults by Jacqueline Haskins is a self-help book for people who have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes but in reality suffer from Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults, or diabetes 1.5. Most people who have LADA are often misdiagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. Jacqueline is here with this helpful book to guide those who are fighting the disease. Jacqueline was also misdiagnosed and she looked for information that would help her with her condition. After years of research, she came up with this helpful guide. It lists the different types of diabetes, the best treatment for LADA, what other tools you can use to fight this disease, and how you can enjoy food without fear of aggravating your condition.
As someone who has seen many loved ones fight Type 2 diabetes all their lives, Kickass Healthy LADA is an eye-opening book that answers so many questions. It has a plethora of good advice, helpful information, research-driven facts, and sound tools that will help a person fighting LADA to conquer it. I not only learned more about this condition, but I also learned how to help manage it with good food and healthy living practices. It is strange how not many people are aware of this, yet they are still fighting it every single day under the misapprehension of it being Type 2 diabetes. I loved how the guide was filled with helpful information rather than advocating overnight changes that few of us can achieve. It was more about motivating readers to change their lifestyles to live a better life with a healthy body and mind. The author used simple vocabulary to make sure her message came across to people of all ages. The tools and advice that Jacqueline Haskins provides are practical, easy to follow, and will save lives.
Kickass Healthy LADA: How to Thrive with Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults by Jacqueline Haskins is a self-help book for people who have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes but in reality suffer from Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults, or diabetes 1.5. Most people who have LADA are often misdiagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. Jacqueline is here with this helpful book to guide those who are fighting the disease. Jacqueline was also misdiagnosed and she looked for information that would help her with her condition. After years of research, she came up with this helpful guide. It lists the different types of diabetes, the best treatment for LADA, what other tools you can use to fight this disease, and how you can enjoy food without fear of aggravating your condition.
As someone who has seen many loved ones fight Type 2 diabetes all their lives, Kickass Healthy LADA is an eye-opening book that answers so many questions. It has a plethora of good advice, helpful information, research-driven facts, and sound tools that will help a person fighting LADA to conquer it. I not only learned more about this condition, but I also learned how to help manage it with good food and healthy living practices. It is strange how not many people are aware of this, yet they are still fighting it every single day under the misapprehension of it being Type 2 diabetes. I loved how the guide was filled with helpful information rather than advocating overnight changes that few of us can achieve. It was more about motivating readers to change their lifestyles to live a better life with a healthy body and mind. The author used simple vocabulary to make sure her message came across to people of all ages. The tools and advice that Jacqueline Haskins provides are practical, easy to follow, and will save lives.
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