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The Touch of Roy and Dale, Volume II
Personally Told Stories of Lives Changed by Roy Rogers, The King of the Cowboys, and Dale Evans, The Queen of the West, Continue
Tricia Spencer
2014 Bronze Medal
320 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Biography
Reviewed by Joy Hannabass for Readers' Favorite
More than 100 years after their births, the road to Happy Trails still begins with Dale Evans, The Queen of the West, and Roy Rogers, The King of the Cowboys. What a tribute to this legendary couple of all times. “Spending summers working at the Roy Rogers and Dale Evans museum brought an unexpected pleasure,” says Dustin Rogers, grandson of Roy and Dale. Dustin goes on to say, “I got to personally hear the fans talk about how their lives were impacted by the two people I called Grandpa and Grandma.” In Volume II, The Touch of Roy and Dale, Tricia Spencer recalls the impact Roy and Dale had on the lives of their fans. Their fans were more like an extended family of millions.
I didn’t think Ms. Spencer could top Volume One of The Touch of Roy and Dale, but Volume II is even more special because it tells more of the influence this very special couple had on the lives of their many fans. As I read the letters of fans in this book, I was touched by the heartwarming relationship Roy and Dale had with these fans. Their extended love clearly shows in what the fans say, as well as what members of their family have witnessed. This book is full of even more pictures, loads of information about Roy and Dale, film billboards, and so, so much more. You will just have to purchase a copy of this book for yourself to see what is included. I highly recommend The Touch of Roy and Dale Volume Two, and you can’t have this book unless you have The Touch of Roy and Dale Volume One. These are truly the best two books I have ever read about real-life people!!
More than 100 years after their births, the road to Happy Trails still begins with Dale Evans, The Queen of the West, and Roy Rogers, The King of the Cowboys. What a tribute to this legendary couple of all times. “Spending summers working at the Roy Rogers and Dale Evans museum brought an unexpected pleasure,” says Dustin Rogers, grandson of Roy and Dale. Dustin goes on to say, “I got to personally hear the fans talk about how their lives were impacted by the two people I called Grandpa and Grandma.” In Volume II, The Touch of Roy and Dale, Tricia Spencer recalls the impact Roy and Dale had on the lives of their fans. Their fans were more like an extended family of millions.
I didn’t think Ms. Spencer could top Volume One of The Touch of Roy and Dale, but Volume II is even more special because it tells more of the influence this very special couple had on the lives of their many fans. As I read the letters of fans in this book, I was touched by the heartwarming relationship Roy and Dale had with these fans. Their extended love clearly shows in what the fans say, as well as what members of their family have witnessed. This book is full of even more pictures, loads of information about Roy and Dale, film billboards, and so, so much more. You will just have to purchase a copy of this book for yourself to see what is included. I highly recommend The Touch of Roy and Dale Volume Two, and you can’t have this book unless you have The Touch of Roy and Dale Volume One. These are truly the best two books I have ever read about real-life people!!
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The Touch of Roy and Dale
The Impact and Influence of Roy Rogers...As Only Their Fans Could Tell It
Tricia Spencer
2014 Honorable Mention
288 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Biography
Reviewed by Joy Hannabass for Readers' Favorite
The Touch of Roy and Dale is the story of Roy Rogers and Dale Evans. Tricia Spencer recalls the impact and influence of Roy and Dale as only their fans and family could tell it. Included in this wonderful book are never before seen photos, art, poetry and songs, along with letters of fan mail, and a wealth of information about this awesome couple. There is so much more in this book that you just need to check it out for yourself!
One sentence I read in this book says that Roy Rogers and Dale Evans touched lives, and their legacy lives on, and this is so true for those of us who remember them. I wanted to read The Touch of Roy and Dale to remember those early years of my life and the excitement as my parents talked about them, and always listened and watched as they were on television and radio. They were a household name that I will never forget. This book is so very interesting. Ms. Spencer goes into details about their lives, and the mountains of fan mail they received. And back in the day it was snail mail, not email, so you can imagine! I especially enjoyed hearing their children remembering their mom and dad, and the life they lived while growing up in their home. If you are fans of this Happy Trails couple, I really want to encourage you to pick up a copy of this book. There are just not enough words to tell you the wonders of this precious book!
The Touch of Roy and Dale is the story of Roy Rogers and Dale Evans. Tricia Spencer recalls the impact and influence of Roy and Dale as only their fans and family could tell it. Included in this wonderful book are never before seen photos, art, poetry and songs, along with letters of fan mail, and a wealth of information about this awesome couple. There is so much more in this book that you just need to check it out for yourself!
One sentence I read in this book says that Roy Rogers and Dale Evans touched lives, and their legacy lives on, and this is so true for those of us who remember them. I wanted to read The Touch of Roy and Dale to remember those early years of my life and the excitement as my parents talked about them, and always listened and watched as they were on television and radio. They were a household name that I will never forget. This book is so very interesting. Ms. Spencer goes into details about their lives, and the mountains of fan mail they received. And back in the day it was snail mail, not email, so you can imagine! I especially enjoyed hearing their children remembering their mom and dad, and the life they lived while growing up in their home. If you are fans of this Happy Trails couple, I really want to encourage you to pick up a copy of this book. There are just not enough words to tell you the wonders of this precious book!
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The Sexy Little Book of Finance III
Frank Eberhart
2014 Silver Medal
144 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Business/Finance
Reviewed by Bil Howard for Readers' Favorite
An estate plan, budgeting, and investment are essential elements in helping to secure your financial future. In Frank J. Eberhart’s book, The Sexy Little Book of Finance III, is an easy to follow, fill-in-the-blanks workbook to help you design the road map to your personal success.
Eberhart begins with estate planning and discusses wills and the consequences of not having one, trusts, probate, and executors and their duties. He also discusses the importance of having the information concerning your business interests written down when the time arrives for others to sort things out and protect the assets for which you worked so diligently. In book two, he discusses the differences between your personal, business, and retirement budgets and how each affects your success. He further discusses the different aspects of your health care as you continue to age, including Medicare and Medicaid, as well as long term health care and a basic formula for how much life insurance you should have. The third book discusses investment strategies for different levels of risk and best probable returns over a long term, including 401Ks and IRAs and the best way to protect those investments to insure maximum benefits after retirement. He also discusses different characteristics that one must consider in a financial advisor. All three books blend well and work together to help the reader plan all three parts of their financial future.
The Sexy Little Book of Finance III is a simple and easy to follow guide which leads the reader through the necessary steps in each of the three areas in order to help plan and execute their goals. The workbook is as easy as filling in the blanks on a form with excellent guidance from the author. Straight forward, easy to use and excellent advice makes The Sexy Little Book of Finance III a book that will provide an excellent return in knowledge for a very small investment of time.
An estate plan, budgeting, and investment are essential elements in helping to secure your financial future. In Frank J. Eberhart’s book, The Sexy Little Book of Finance III, is an easy to follow, fill-in-the-blanks workbook to help you design the road map to your personal success.
Eberhart begins with estate planning and discusses wills and the consequences of not having one, trusts, probate, and executors and their duties. He also discusses the importance of having the information concerning your business interests written down when the time arrives for others to sort things out and protect the assets for which you worked so diligently. In book two, he discusses the differences between your personal, business, and retirement budgets and how each affects your success. He further discusses the different aspects of your health care as you continue to age, including Medicare and Medicaid, as well as long term health care and a basic formula for how much life insurance you should have. The third book discusses investment strategies for different levels of risk and best probable returns over a long term, including 401Ks and IRAs and the best way to protect those investments to insure maximum benefits after retirement. He also discusses different characteristics that one must consider in a financial advisor. All three books blend well and work together to help the reader plan all three parts of their financial future.
The Sexy Little Book of Finance III is a simple and easy to follow guide which leads the reader through the necessary steps in each of the three areas in order to help plan and execute their goals. The workbook is as easy as filling in the blanks on a form with excellent guidance from the author. Straight forward, easy to use and excellent advice makes The Sexy Little Book of Finance III a book that will provide an excellent return in knowledge for a very small investment of time.
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Keys to the Corner Office
Success Strategies for Women by Women
Ms. Rhonda F. Rhyne
2014 Honorable Mention
356 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Business/Finance
Reviewed by Suzanne Cowles for Readers' Favorite
Keys to the Corner Office: Success Strategies for Women by Women by Rhonda F. Rhyne is the perfect how-to book for any aspiring female executive. Organized into five parts with sixty chapters, the practical manual provides the proven strategies and a road map for achieving career advancement. The book starts with a brief history of some of the most recent advances in the workplace for women’s equality, but the overall focus is more on what women can do now to improve their chances of breaking through “the glass ceiling.” It all starts with a positive self-image, dressing the part and creating a brand identity. Then areas are explored such as how to land the job, networking, the importance of communication, confidence in public speaking and keeping life in balance. In the back of the manual is an extensive suggested reading list.
Rhonda F. Rhyne shares her own personal experiences that help lend wisdom to the most common situations that women encounter in a male-dominated workplace. As a professional life-coach, she empowers women to live a well-rounded life where 40% of their time will be spent on career functions. Beyond the basic management and leadership topics, she offers examples of how to say no in a positive way, how to appear strong without being a “dragon lady,” and surviving gender-bias and double standards. This book is both motivating and inspiring, taking in the big picture of a 19% disparity between the sexes, but provides a clear-cut path to holding the keys to the corner office.
Keys to the Corner Office: Success Strategies for Women by Women by Rhonda F. Rhyne is the perfect how-to book for any aspiring female executive. Organized into five parts with sixty chapters, the practical manual provides the proven strategies and a road map for achieving career advancement. The book starts with a brief history of some of the most recent advances in the workplace for women’s equality, but the overall focus is more on what women can do now to improve their chances of breaking through “the glass ceiling.” It all starts with a positive self-image, dressing the part and creating a brand identity. Then areas are explored such as how to land the job, networking, the importance of communication, confidence in public speaking and keeping life in balance. In the back of the manual is an extensive suggested reading list.
Rhonda F. Rhyne shares her own personal experiences that help lend wisdom to the most common situations that women encounter in a male-dominated workplace. As a professional life-coach, she empowers women to live a well-rounded life where 40% of their time will be spent on career functions. Beyond the basic management and leadership topics, she offers examples of how to say no in a positive way, how to appear strong without being a “dragon lady,” and surviving gender-bias and double standards. This book is both motivating and inspiring, taking in the big picture of a 19% disparity between the sexes, but provides a clear-cut path to holding the keys to the corner office.
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From the Kitchens of Pancho Villa
Karina Ann Betlem
2014 Silver Medal
254 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Cooking/Food
Reviewed by Kristie Ingerto for Readers' Favorite
From the Kitchens of Pancho Villa, written by Karina Ann Betlem, is so much more than a cookbook; it is a collection of recipes, stories, and pictures that share and celebrate a community and authentic Mexican cuisine. From the Kitchens of Pancho Villa begins with an introduction which explains the purpose of this book and how Karina came to creating and publishing it. A general overview of the recipes and layout of the book is shared. Before the actual recipes are shared there is a section devoted to discussing the ingredients as many of these may be different from what one may be used to cooking with. Each chapter is devoted to one of the cooks whom Karina spent time with in order to create this cookbook. There are a few paragraphs shared about each individual and then the recipes that each one prepares in his or her home are shared.
Karina Ann Betlem has done an excellent job of sharing her new home and community with the rest of the world in her cookbook, From the Kitchens of Pancho Villa! I have thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. Not only is this cookbook filled with so many delicious-sounding recipes, but it is also filled with pictures and stories that bring to life the cooks that are featured and also add a homey feel to the recipes. I enjoy Mexican food and going to Mexican restaurants; however as Karina has pointed out, this is not experiencing authentic home-style Mexican cuisine and these recipes are ones that anyone could make at home. These recipes are well-written as they can be easily followed so that the dish is accurately made and they do not appear to be time consuming. The ingredients chapters are a great addition to the cookbook as I am not familiar will all of the ingredients that are frequently used and the explanations that are provided are enough that I would feel at ease with working with them. This cookbook is a must-have for anyone whom enjoys Mexican cuisine.
From the Kitchens of Pancho Villa, written by Karina Ann Betlem, is so much more than a cookbook; it is a collection of recipes, stories, and pictures that share and celebrate a community and authentic Mexican cuisine. From the Kitchens of Pancho Villa begins with an introduction which explains the purpose of this book and how Karina came to creating and publishing it. A general overview of the recipes and layout of the book is shared. Before the actual recipes are shared there is a section devoted to discussing the ingredients as many of these may be different from what one may be used to cooking with. Each chapter is devoted to one of the cooks whom Karina spent time with in order to create this cookbook. There are a few paragraphs shared about each individual and then the recipes that each one prepares in his or her home are shared.
Karina Ann Betlem has done an excellent job of sharing her new home and community with the rest of the world in her cookbook, From the Kitchens of Pancho Villa! I have thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. Not only is this cookbook filled with so many delicious-sounding recipes, but it is also filled with pictures and stories that bring to life the cooks that are featured and also add a homey feel to the recipes. I enjoy Mexican food and going to Mexican restaurants; however as Karina has pointed out, this is not experiencing authentic home-style Mexican cuisine and these recipes are ones that anyone could make at home. These recipes are well-written as they can be easily followed so that the dish is accurately made and they do not appear to be time consuming. The ingredients chapters are a great addition to the cookbook as I am not familiar will all of the ingredients that are frequently used and the explanations that are provided are enough that I would feel at ease with working with them. This cookbook is a must-have for anyone whom enjoys Mexican cuisine.
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The Ultimate Anti-Cancer Cookbook
A Cookbook and Eating Plan by a Late-Stage Cancer Survivor with 225 Delicious Recipes for Everyday Meals, Using Everyday Foods
Pam Braun
2014 Honorable Mention
280 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Cooking/Food
Reviewed by Samantha Rivera for Readers' Favorite
The Ultimate Anti-Cancer Cookbook is full of recipes of all types for anything from breakfast and snacks to desserts, salads and even dressings. There are even recipes for things most people think of as unhealthy food like pizza and sauces. Whatever you’re in the mood to eat for dinner tonight, you can definitely find it in this book by author Pam Braun. Whatever your tastes and your preferences, there are options for you as well. If you’re looking to get healthier, then this is definitely the book for you to start making your own healthy and cancer fighting meals.
The United States in general is having trouble with cancer and also with being overweight. This book is an excellent way to combat both of those things without having to sacrifice the flavors that we all know and love. I know it would be really hard for me to give up dessert completely and this book doesn’t ask you to do that. It’s full of all kinds of flavorful recipes for people with a lot of time or a little. It also has some tips, ideas, and stories scattered throughout the recipes and handy lists of foods to avoid and foods to enjoy. I really liked The Ultimate Anti-Cancer Cookbook by Pam Braun and I am definitely looking forward to trying out a lot of these recipes for myself. After all, everyone can use some assistance in getting healthy and cutting back on all the sugar and additives that most processed foods contain.
The Ultimate Anti-Cancer Cookbook is full of recipes of all types for anything from breakfast and snacks to desserts, salads and even dressings. There are even recipes for things most people think of as unhealthy food like pizza and sauces. Whatever you’re in the mood to eat for dinner tonight, you can definitely find it in this book by author Pam Braun. Whatever your tastes and your preferences, there are options for you as well. If you’re looking to get healthier, then this is definitely the book for you to start making your own healthy and cancer fighting meals.
The United States in general is having trouble with cancer and also with being overweight. This book is an excellent way to combat both of those things without having to sacrifice the flavors that we all know and love. I know it would be really hard for me to give up dessert completely and this book doesn’t ask you to do that. It’s full of all kinds of flavorful recipes for people with a lot of time or a little. It also has some tips, ideas, and stories scattered throughout the recipes and handy lists of foods to avoid and foods to enjoy. I really liked The Ultimate Anti-Cancer Cookbook by Pam Braun and I am definitely looking forward to trying out a lot of these recipes for myself. After all, everyone can use some assistance in getting healthy and cutting back on all the sugar and additives that most processed foods contain.
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The Scoop on Good Grammar
Margie Blumberg
2014 Bronze Medal
244 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Education
Reviewed by Bil Howard for Readers' Favorite
The Scoop on Good Grammar by Margie Blumberg is not only informative and easy to use, but is also fun to use. The book begins with the basic parts of a sentence and the eight parts of speech. It then progresses through those problem areas of making words plural and showing possession. It tackles the tough subjects of relative, demonstrative, indefinite, interrogative, intensive, and reflexive pronouns, before taking a dive into adjectives. The action heats up as the verbs rush into the picture, sporting various twists and turns. Capitalization and punctuation bring up the tail end, showing how important they are to the meaning of a sentence. Finally, a plethora of special words and phrases, that have a tendency to trip up even the most athletic readers, writers, and speakers, join the chase toward the finish. The answers to the quizzes which were included throughout the book allow the reader to discover how well they have advanced through the grammar lessons. Exploration, art, food, sports, movies, poetry, and travel are used as themes to help draw the reader’s interest to a sometimes dull subject.
Margie Blumberg has designed a method of teaching grammar that is presented in an interesting and lighthearted manner that lessens the struggle. Her approach makes this sometimes dry subject more like eating cookies at “grammer’s” house than trying to choke down “grammar” from a text book. The graphics and photography add a great deal to making the subject matter easier to swallow. The book is not only easy to read and use, but it is also easy to reference for someone who needs a quick answer to a grammatical challenge. English teachers who are looking for a new approach to teaching grammar will fall in love with this book. Students, writers, and those experiencing the English language for the first time should refer to this guide first, because it is easy to use and addresses some of the more difficult challenges in a concise and accurate manner. This book should be on the shelf of every person who writes or speaks the English language.
The Scoop on Good Grammar by Margie Blumberg is not only informative and easy to use, but is also fun to use. The book begins with the basic parts of a sentence and the eight parts of speech. It then progresses through those problem areas of making words plural and showing possession. It tackles the tough subjects of relative, demonstrative, indefinite, interrogative, intensive, and reflexive pronouns, before taking a dive into adjectives. The action heats up as the verbs rush into the picture, sporting various twists and turns. Capitalization and punctuation bring up the tail end, showing how important they are to the meaning of a sentence. Finally, a plethora of special words and phrases, that have a tendency to trip up even the most athletic readers, writers, and speakers, join the chase toward the finish. The answers to the quizzes which were included throughout the book allow the reader to discover how well they have advanced through the grammar lessons. Exploration, art, food, sports, movies, poetry, and travel are used as themes to help draw the reader’s interest to a sometimes dull subject.
Margie Blumberg has designed a method of teaching grammar that is presented in an interesting and lighthearted manner that lessens the struggle. Her approach makes this sometimes dry subject more like eating cookies at “grammer’s” house than trying to choke down “grammar” from a text book. The graphics and photography add a great deal to making the subject matter easier to swallow. The book is not only easy to read and use, but it is also easy to reference for someone who needs a quick answer to a grammatical challenge. English teachers who are looking for a new approach to teaching grammar will fall in love with this book. Students, writers, and those experiencing the English language for the first time should refer to this guide first, because it is easy to use and addresses some of the more difficult challenges in a concise and accurate manner. This book should be on the shelf of every person who writes or speaks the English language.
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The Sacred Path of Eco-consciousness: Healing our Culture of Discontent
Healing our Culture of Discontent
Alice Lida
2014 Honorable Mention
156 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Environment
Reviewed by Mamta Madhavan for Readers' Favorite
The Sacred Path of Eco-Consciousness by Alice Iida is a book that speaks about the importance of restoring nature and saving the planet from destruction in modern times. She speaks about the ecological damage that is staring at us and tells readers to nurture the planet and also our souls. In times filled with unhappiness, strife and chaos, connecting with the universe is the best way to fill the void that is there in all of us. The author shares her amazing journey into the Amazon rain forest and speaks about how the experience refreshed and rejuvenated her, and helped her overcome depression and anxiety. The book speaks about healing our souls in tandem with healing the crippled universe.
The book is highly inspirational and elevates readers into a higher level of consciousness with its discussions on the seven Chakras and the Amazon Shamans. It is quite exhilarating to read about the Amazon Shamans. The author tells readers to develop a close relationship with the natural world and feel the pulse of the universe in them, and try to save it from deteriorating any further. The positive message of trying to transform ourselves and re-wire our negative energy to connect to our souls is the underlying theme of the book.
The mysticism and the spiritual teachings in the book evolve our thinking and we no longer see life as something difficult. It erases all the thoughts and worries that bothered us and helps us undertake a journey into our inner selves.
The Sacred Path of Eco-Consciousness by Alice Iida is a book that speaks about the importance of restoring nature and saving the planet from destruction in modern times. She speaks about the ecological damage that is staring at us and tells readers to nurture the planet and also our souls. In times filled with unhappiness, strife and chaos, connecting with the universe is the best way to fill the void that is there in all of us. The author shares her amazing journey into the Amazon rain forest and speaks about how the experience refreshed and rejuvenated her, and helped her overcome depression and anxiety. The book speaks about healing our souls in tandem with healing the crippled universe.
The book is highly inspirational and elevates readers into a higher level of consciousness with its discussions on the seven Chakras and the Amazon Shamans. It is quite exhilarating to read about the Amazon Shamans. The author tells readers to develop a close relationship with the natural world and feel the pulse of the universe in them, and try to save it from deteriorating any further. The positive message of trying to transform ourselves and re-wire our negative energy to connect to our souls is the underlying theme of the book.
The mysticism and the spiritual teachings in the book evolve our thinking and we no longer see life as something difficult. It erases all the thoughts and worries that bothered us and helps us undertake a journey into our inner selves.
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The Adventure of I
A Journey to the Centre of Your Reality
Tania Kotsos
2014 Gold Medal
294 Pages
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Non-Fiction - General
Reviewed by Anne Boling for Readers' Favorite
The Adventure of I: A Journey to the Centre of Your Reality is not a quick or light read. Author Tania Kotsos was inspired to write this book by the inscription on the Ancient Temple of Apollo: "Know Thyself." The author stresses the need to know the Real You, the "part of you that is eternal, immortal, and unchanging." If you know the Real You, you will have the "power to create the life you desire and become the master of your experience.” The author believes this power is what makes us different from other animals. Humans have what I call free will (the author uses the term Freedom of Choice). For your mind’s power to be effective you must have self-awareness. Author Kotsos based her thesis on the Top-Down-Living theory "which is to direct your life from higher degrees of self-aware consciousness, which at its height, is your Real Self."
The Adventure of I could be one of the most important books you ever read. It opens readers up to a new way of thinking and an abundance of untapped power. This is not a power we can control or increase; it already exists within us but, like most things, if we do not know about it, it cannot be utilized. It is something we must discover. The author appears to have done a great deal of research and explains the topics so the layperson can easily understand them. There is so much more to this book than I can possibly cover in one short review, so I highly recommend you pick up a copy today.
The Adventure of I: A Journey to the Centre of Your Reality is not a quick or light read. Author Tania Kotsos was inspired to write this book by the inscription on the Ancient Temple of Apollo: "Know Thyself." The author stresses the need to know the Real You, the "part of you that is eternal, immortal, and unchanging." If you know the Real You, you will have the "power to create the life you desire and become the master of your experience.” The author believes this power is what makes us different from other animals. Humans have what I call free will (the author uses the term Freedom of Choice). For your mind’s power to be effective you must have self-awareness. Author Kotsos based her thesis on the Top-Down-Living theory "which is to direct your life from higher degrees of self-aware consciousness, which at its height, is your Real Self."
The Adventure of I could be one of the most important books you ever read. It opens readers up to a new way of thinking and an abundance of untapped power. This is not a power we can control or increase; it already exists within us but, like most things, if we do not know about it, it cannot be utilized. It is something we must discover. The author appears to have done a great deal of research and explains the topics so the layperson can easily understand them. There is so much more to this book than I can possibly cover in one short review, so I highly recommend you pick up a copy today.
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How to Survive the Worst That Can Happen
A Parent's Step by Step Guide to Healing After the Loss of a Child
Sandy Peckinpah
2014 Silver Medal
168 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Grief/Hardship
Reviewed by Dr. Oliva Dsouza for Readers' Favorite
Sandy Peckinpah has been through any parent's worst nightmare. Losing her son at the tender age of sixteen to an unexpected illness, within a day's time was not what she had ever thought about. The sadness and overwhelming grief that she had to deal with makes her what she is today. Life's true lessons are an outcome of tragedy. By sharing her life and helping a grieving parent to cope with life after the passing away of their child is what Sandy sets out to do with this book.
How to Survive the Worst That Can Happen: A Parent's Step by Step Guide to Healing After the Loss of a Child by Sandy Peckinpah is a "must read" book for those of us who are struggling to cope with the most heartrendingly painful tragedy. Through her step by step approach, she guides you on maintaining a journal that will act as your best tool to survive and go on. Her compassionate approach helps one feel that things will someday get better. Her words of wisdom encourage you to believe that love and healing wait around the toughest corner. Just pick yourself up and rally all the help that you can to mend your way back to life. The loss of a child is unfathomable and one always wonders if it will ever make any sense. Sandy gives you the much needed hope and reassurance to fight your fears. She gently tells you to accept the loss and celebrate the life of your child. Remember the joy that your child brought into your life. Preserve the essence of your child's presence in your life forever.
Sandy Peckinpah has been through any parent's worst nightmare. Losing her son at the tender age of sixteen to an unexpected illness, within a day's time was not what she had ever thought about. The sadness and overwhelming grief that she had to deal with makes her what she is today. Life's true lessons are an outcome of tragedy. By sharing her life and helping a grieving parent to cope with life after the passing away of their child is what Sandy sets out to do with this book.
How to Survive the Worst That Can Happen: A Parent's Step by Step Guide to Healing After the Loss of a Child by Sandy Peckinpah is a "must read" book for those of us who are struggling to cope with the most heartrendingly painful tragedy. Through her step by step approach, she guides you on maintaining a journal that will act as your best tool to survive and go on. Her compassionate approach helps one feel that things will someday get better. Her words of wisdom encourage you to believe that love and healing wait around the toughest corner. Just pick yourself up and rally all the help that you can to mend your way back to life. The loss of a child is unfathomable and one always wonders if it will ever make any sense. Sandy gives you the much needed hope and reassurance to fight your fears. She gently tells you to accept the loss and celebrate the life of your child. Remember the joy that your child brought into your life. Preserve the essence of your child's presence in your life forever.
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