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- Book Review - Outliers: The Story of Success - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Meirc Training and ConsultingMalcolm Gladwell is the bestselling author of The Tipping Point and Blink. His latest book, Outliers, has been on the best seller list of The New York Times for eight straight months, since it was published in November 2008. Gladwell’s engaging and journalistic writing style and his talent for ...
Views: 1667(6 votes) - Emotional Freedom by Dr. Judith Orloff - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Leah GuyI can't help but notice as I write this review for Emotional Freedom, by Dr. Judith Orloff, that at this particular moment, I'm not feeling so free. Worries twirl in my mind: Will readers like the review? What will Judith think? Insecurities abound. Thank God that Emotional Freedom is available ...
Views: 2106(4 votes) - The Books by Sri Aurobindo and the Mother Help Me Keep Spiritual Focus - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt is terribly easy for me to get all wrapped up in the business of life: how much am I accomplishing, where am I going, and what am I doing? Even though my work is spiritual, it can be easy to get pulled into the craziness of my own problems and the craziness of the problems of others. In the ...
Views: 1694(1 vote) - Review: "Letting Go of Anger" - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2009 from Marelisa FabregaIn “Letting Go of Anger”, co-authors Ron Potter-Effron and Patricia Potter-Effron explain that anger serves two purposes: it tells you that something is wrong, and it gives you the energy to do something about it. However, anger can’t tell you how to handle a situation. That’s where anger styles ...
Views: 2098 - Book Review: Angry All the Time - An Emergency Guide to Anger Control - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2009 from Marelisa FabregaThe book “Angry All the Time: An Emergency Guide to Anger Control” is a best-selling classic that has helped tens of thousands of people overcome their problems with anger. The author of the book, Ron Potter-Efron, Ph.D., is a clinical psychotherapist in private practice with a special focus on ...
Views: 2597 - Book Review of The Shack, Where Tragedy Confronts Eternity (Fiction) - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Karen BentleyOver the past month, two different people recommended I read The Shack, written by Wm. Paul Young in 2007. Since it's unusual for this to happen to me, I took it as a sign from the universe that I should get down to business and read this NY Times bestseller with over 7 million copies in print. ...
Views: 2603 - Discover a Roadmap for the Journey of Life After Death...The Seven Doors, a New Age Novel - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2009 from Daniel NoyesThe greatest fear is not public speaking...it is death. What will happen? Is there more? There are many books on the subject of death and most are non-fiction. I decided it would be less intimidating to present an answer to the big question in an adventure novel format. This format was used ...
Views: 1321(9 votes) - Tribes, by Seth Godin - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Chris TaylorDecember 4th, 2008 Seth Godin is a realist. He understands our Internet-driven world brilliantly, but better still he understands what it takes to make a difference in that world. Godin understands that the old model ...
Views: 1303(9 votes) - Review: Burn The Fat Feed The Muscle - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2009 from todd bowmanBurn The Fat Feed The Muscle Book Let's stop beating around the bush, what do you get if you buy Burn The Fat, Feed The Muscle? You get instant access to the number one bodybuilding ebook that is over 340 pages long but check out what else you get: A bodybuilding ebook that teaches you exactly ...
Views: 996(1 vote) - "When You Lie About Your Age, The Terrorists Win." The Interview with comic Carol Lefier - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from elizabeth cassidyOne of the comics that I admired for her sharp observational humor is Carol Leifer. Well, Carol just published a very funny book called, "When You Lie About Your Age, The Terrorists Win." She writes about embracing her life and her age and her writing is insightful and hilarious. I just had ...
Views: 1896 - Visions of Dystopia in The Giver and “The Lottery” - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Paul ThompsonLois Lowry’s The Giver is only one in a huge series of classic “dystopian” literature. (Think “utopia,” then think Third Reich.) What makes it stand out from novels like 1984 or Brave New World – aside from the iconic grizzled-old-man cover – is that you might have memories of reading it already ...
Views: 8818 - Death, Dating, and Crazy Shut-Ins: Southern Gothic Writing in “A Rose for Emily” and To Kill a Mockingbird - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Paul ThompsonSouthern Gothic is an American subgenre of the Gothic style, which is probably most familiar to you from the Brontë sisters of Victorian England. (No, we’re not talking Hot Topic here.) Like its European progenitor, the Southern Gothic style relies heavily on the supernatural – only with less ...
Views: 2134 - Book Reviews – Buyer Beware - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Molly LundquistIf you're looking for a good book to read—either for your own enjoyment or a book club suggestion—what's one of the first things you do? You can ask a friend. But word-of-mouth recommendations depend to a large extent on personal taste. If you want a more reliable gauge, you'll want to find book ...
Views: 825 - Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Kate RaidtReview In this day and age, we Americans live in a society where stress-filled days, long hours, and a mere two-week vacation are the norm in most corporate work environments. We work hard, we play even harder, and often we get burned out in the process. Therefore, it is no surprise that the ...
Views: 2617(4 votes) - Book Review – The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Molly LundquistAn unlikely breakthrough book, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society rose quickly through the ranks to become one of the top book club reads in the US. Unlikely, because first off, it's a story told through letters—not always a winnable formula. Second, it centers on the ...
Views: 1237(1 vote) - Book Review – Loving Frank by Nancy Horan - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Molly LundquistFew books are so widely loved, or reviled, or have sparked such interesting book club discussions as Loving Frank, by Nancy Horan—a novel based on the real-life, ripped-from-the-headlines affair of famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright and his beloved mistress-muse Mamah Borthwick ...
Views: 1035 - Book Review – A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Molly LundquistKhaled Hosseini writes with power and surety, producing another best seller with A Thousand Splendid Suns. This is his second novel, following close upon the heels of The Kite Runner, and like the earlier book deals with the troubled history and people of Afghanistan. Two women, Mariam and ...
Views: 2020 - Book Review - The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Molly LundquistHere's a publishing rarity—a literary novel based on the darkest of Shakespearean tragedies becomes a huge commercial success. That rarity is The Story of Edgar Sawtelle. Much of the novel's success is due, of course, to Oprah's imprimatur as one of her book club picks. Even so, there must be ...
Views: 1015 - Book Review of "Articles That Sell" - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Judine SlaughterBy: Bonnie Jo Davis Published by: Davis Virtual Assistance Description: Ingenious How can you effectively and inexpensively promote your business on the Internet? But, all you have is a one page website and your site can't possibly attract a lot of traffic. Plus, you don't know how to ...
Views: 1325(1 vote) - Book Review: The Shack - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Johnny KicklighterAn associate at work insisted I read "The Shack." He wouldn't give me many details of the book but did say it revealed God's grace in personal tragedy. After a few false starts, I was able to finally start the book. Not being a great fan of Christian novels, I was immediately disappointed ...
Views: 1529(2 votes) - End Tiredness Program Review: Is There A Missing Link? - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Michael LeeMany people are raving about the End Tiredness Program (by Peter Novak and Tina Hagen) as the ultimate resource to stop your tiredness. Well, I finally got the course and read the whole thing, just to see what the buzz is all about. Frankly, I found myself fascinated by how much unique ...
Views: 1547 - Exclusive Interview with Parag Khanna, Author of "The Second World" - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI used to think I was a pretty well traveled guy until I met Parag Khanna. I used to think I was pretty well informed about various issues and global trends before I met Parag Khanna. I used to think I was pretty smart until I met Parag Khana. Then I started spending time with the guy, talking ...
Views: 1204 - How One Woman Struggling with Finding Her Identity Created a New Life Through Yoga - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Allison FrederickBreathing Space: Twelve Lessons for the Modern Woman by Katrina Repka and Alan Finger Book Review: Rated "A" Yogis, relaxation experts and Buddhists all extol the virtues of breath for stress relief and claim breath work unlocks health-compromising stress patterns. I've never been able to ...
Views: 1635 - Book Review: Twitter Revolution - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Lisa Manyontwitter Revolution ~ How Social Media and Mobile Marketing is Changing the Way we Do Business and Market Online by Deborah Micek @CoachDeb & Warren Whitlock @WarrenWhitlock If you don't have tweeps, aren't familiar with the twitterverse or haven't started tweeting, it's time to get on board ...
Views: 1512 - Clapton: The Autobiography - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from Sigrid MacdonaldThose who are looking for sensationalism and all the pomp and glory that go along with being a rock god may be disappointed in Clapton: The Autobiography. Some people think that Eric Clapton came across as shallow in this memoir and that his behavior over the years, particularly to women, was ...
Views: 1688 - A Look at Tribes, We Need You to Lead Us by Seth Godin - by Submitted on May 27, 2009 from Lisa ManyonOver the past four years I've noticed that the word "tribe" has become increasingly popular. As I've met new, wonderful and unusual friends there has been a common thread regardless of differences in opinion, background, nationality, political persuasion and quirky personality traits, we all ...
Views: 1206 - Book Review of DO I HAFTA GROW UP? - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from Gary RobertsonHave you ever read a book that changed the way you look at every interaction and relationship in your life? I just did. The name of the book is “Do I Hafta Grow UP? The Adult Guide to Unfinished Business of Childhood,” written by Gary Robertson. As a master practitioner in the healing arts, ...
Views: 1507 - Book Review: What's Worth Knowing - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from John AOVAmazon.com Review: "Tending a garden isn't so different from raising children. Plants like to grow when you spend time with them. Don't keep the whole crop for yourself. There are always people who don't know how to make things grow, and they probably need your tomatoes more than anybody else." ...
Views: 1859 - Book Review: 52 Ways to Celebrate Life - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from John AOVAmazon.com Review: 52 Fun Things to Do on the Plane is from a card deck series designed to inspire creativity and offer an alternative to the idiot box (see 52 Great Books to Read and 52 Special Traditions for Family and Friends). This particular deck, small enough to tuck into a purse or ...
Views: 1303 - Book Review: Corps Values: Everything You Need to Know I Learned In the Marines - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from John AOVAmazon.com Review: Call it Robert Fulghum by way of John Wayne... In 1953, Zell Miller was as low as he could get. He'd dropped out of college after being made to feel inferior because of his "hillbilly" background and wound up in jail one weekend after getting drunk on moonshine and driving ...
Views: 4023 - Book Review: Freeing the Soul from Fear - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from John AOVAmazon.com Review: Robert Sardello is considered a leading philosopher on the soul, having inspired both Thomas Moore's and James Hillman's writings. Once again he departs from common spiritual assumptions in this intelligent and smoothly written handbook, Freeing the Soul from Fear. One of the ...
Views: 1179 - Book Review: The Comfort Trap or, What If You're Riding a Dead Horse? - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from John AOVAmazon.com Review: Don't get too comfortable, warns psychologist Judith Sills, who invites readers to jump over "the electric fence of anxiety" to find deeper satisfaction in their lives. Sills, the best-selling author of Excess Baggage, compares our rigid routines, bad habits, stale ...
Views: 1949 - Book Review: Thoughts From the Seat of the Soul: Meditations for Souls in Process - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from Gary ZukavAmazon.com Review: This collection of 280 thoughts by Gary Zukav (inspired by his bestseller The Seat of the Soul) is packaged like a one-a-day spiritual vitamin. The spiral-bound book can be propped open on a desktop or a kitchen counter. Readers simply flip the pages to find a quote to ...
Views: 1791(2 votes) - Book Review: Chicken Soup for the Mother's Soul - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from John AOVAmazon.com Review: Admittedly, we sometimes become oversentimental about motherhood. But in a climate of rampant cynicism and family disintegration, stories about maternal love, courage, devotion, and triumph can be immensely comforting and inspiring. Contributors such as Dave Barry, Barbara ...
Views: 2119 - Book Review: In the Checklist of Life: A Working Book to Help You Live & Leave Life - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from John AOVAmazon.com Review: "Death is certain. Life is not." So begins this commonsensical, infinitely useful workbook that's aimed at helping your survivors handle the requisite legal and household affairs after your death. Author Lynn McPhelimy was inspired to write the book when her parents were both ...
Views: 1240 - Book Review: Soul Stories - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from Gary ZukavAmazon.com Review: One of Gary Zukav's many gifts as a speaker and bestselling writer is his ability to present complicated metaphysical and spiritual themes in a way that is simultaneously down-to-earth and spine-tingling. How does he do it? Through story--the oldest and most powerful form ...
Views: 1158 - Book Review: The Search for the Beloved: Journeys in Sacred Psychology - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from John AOVAmazon.com Review: This is the perspective and discipline that brings the human spirit into contact with the realms of the divine through the use of myth, experiential exercises and rituals. Product Information: No Information To view this book on Amazon.com, click here.
Views: 1109 - Book Review: Mind Over Water: Lessons on Life from the Art of Rowing - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from John AOVAmazon.com Review: Some sports--the solitary ones, in particular--are simply more prone to mysticism and mystery than others. Golf, certainly. Long-distance running, of course. Fishing. Climbing. Each has a literature that confronts the essence of its lonely pursuit and explores the way the ...
Views: 1248 - Book Review: Chicken Soup for the Writer's Soul: Stories to Open the Heart and Rekindle the Spirit of Writers - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from John AOVAmazon.com Review: Chicken Soup for the Writer's Soul anthologizes 80 stories of heartwarming writerly success. As is the trademark of the Chicken Soup series, these are feel-good stories about unforgettable relatives, encouraging teachers, serendipitous encounters, memorable experiences, ...
Views: 1103 - Book Review: Simple Words: Thinking About What Really Matters in Life - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from John AOVAmazon.com Review: "Simple words are by no means simple," states Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz in his introduction to Simple Words. This is certainly true of the words he has teased out from contemporary spirituality to expound upon here. Each chapter is dedicated to so-called simple words such as ...
Views: 989 - Book Review: 101 Grrreat Quickies - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from John AOVAmazon.com Review: Remember when your mother taught you to never deface a book? Well, forget her advice and rip (literally!) into Laura Corn's 101 Grrreat Quickies. The author of 101 Nights of Grrreat Sex is working her magic again. As she puts it, "You make love. Sometimes slow and ...
Views: 2906 - Book Review: Nothing's Impossible:: Leadership Lessons from Inside and Outside the Classroom - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from John AOVAmazon.com Review: This self-described "maniac leader" has written a delightful guide to becoming boss, whether it be in business or your own life. In this case, Lorraine Monroe's line of work is public education--and she possesses some pretty impressive credentials. As founder and principal of ...
Views: 2496 - Book Review: Anyway: The Paradoxical Commandments: Finding Personal Meaning in a Crazy World - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from John AOVAmazon.com Review: As the story goes, author Kent M. Keith was a sophomore at Harvard University in the 1960s when he first wrote "The Paradoxical Commandments," a manifesto about doing good in a crazy, ungrateful world. These commandments are the basis of his repackaged and expanded book ...
Views: 1916 - Book Review: Nothing is Impossible: Reflections on a New Life - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from John AOVAmazon.com Review: A sequel of sorts to Reeve's bestselling memoir, Still Me, Nothing is Impossible is a concise, meditative companion to the earlier book. Each of its nine chapters is devoted to some aspect of successful living (humor, faith, hope) or addresses a major life issue (parenting, ...
Views: 2546 - Book Review: Live the Life You Love: In Ten Easy Step-By Step Lessons - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from John AOVAmazon.com Review: This book is the dramatic followup to I Could Do Anything If I Only Knew What It Was. Barbara Sher offers a dynamic new step-by-step program to help you create a life you can fully enjoy. Using the practical exercises and bold strategies she outlines, you can make your ...
Views: 1596 - Book Review: Live Your Best Life: A Treasury of Wisdom, Wit, Advice, Interviews, and Inspiration from O, The Oprah Magazine - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from John AOVAmazon.com Review: Few people other than Oprah can count Bono, Alicia Keys, Sen. Barack Obama, and award-winning authors Amy Bloom and Ann Patchett among her buddies. Oprah's rightfully tapped these friendships over the years for contributions to O, The Oprah Magazine, for Q & A's and ...
Views: 905 - Book Review: How Could You Do That?!: The Abdication of Character, Courage, and Conscience - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from John AOVAmazon.com Review: Laura Schlessinger takes the quotation marks off the phrase "bad behavior," and makes an impassioned argument against the self-indulgent subjective morality rampant in our society. Following her previous New York Times bestseller, 10 Stupid Things Women Do to Mess Up Their ...
Views: 1367 - Book Review: From Beginning to End - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from John AOVAmazon.com Review: Fulghum, author of All I Really Need to Know I Learned In Kindergarten, turns his inspirational ponderings to the rituals that fill and inform our daily lives, from brushing our teeth to the grand rituals responding to birth, life, and death. --This text refers to the Mass ...
Views: 842 - Book Review: Stand Up for Your Life: A Practical Step-by-Step Plan to Build Inner Confidence and Personal Power - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from Cheryl RichardsonAmazon.com Review: Oprah life makeover maven Cheryl Richardson wants you to start rocking the boat. Stand Up for Your Life urges readers to stop playing it safe by putting their needs and priorities aside. Her premise: by spending less time listening to others and more time strengthening your ...
Views: 1901(2 votes) - Book Review: It's Only Too Late If You Don't Start Now: How to Create Your Second Life at Any Age - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from Barbara SherAmazon.com Review: As baby boomers hit their 40s and 50s in record numbers, they're beginning to realize that middle age isn't what it used to be--that the old assumptions about these difficult years just aren't true anymore. Barbara Sher, the author of such motivational bestsellers as Live ...
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