Author: Patt Ferowww.queenmotorhome.com Reviewed By: Georgia Richardson What do best friends, a homeless woman with a mysterious past, a good-hearted trucker, an intuitive dog, a misguided young man, and a neglected young girl have in common? The Silver Queen Screamer for starters. With a cast of wildly opposite personalities, plus a host of many others, this was one of the most hilarious and heart-warming adventures I\’ve read in a long, long time. Leslie, a highly intelligent, professional baby boomer seemed to have it all; good job, plenty of money, the perfect husband (although a bit... Read More

NABBW FEBRUARY TELESEMINAR Living Single at Midlife Tuesday, February 9, 2010 3:00 p.m. EST Jane Scandurra , Co-Director and Co-Producer of documentary, “Single” www.singlefilm.com Jane is a seasoned marketing professional with over 25 years experience. A “corporate marketing chick” turned documentary filmmaker and entrepreneur, she\’s held various global marketing management roles at industry leading companies including IBM, Nokia, Prodigy, Bristol-Myers, and BBDO. Jane is co-producer/co-director of the feature documentary film “Single” (www.singlefilm.com)... Read More

Author: Dr. Dwight Lundell & Lois Smithersgreatcholesterollie.com Reviewed By: Melinda Cianos I spend eight to ten hours daily as a patient service representative for a hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. I talk to patients, both young and old, who work diligently at maintaining their health; some are dealing with hypertension issues, others may be managing diabetes, weight, or pain. They are engaged in a cycle of care that is seemingly efficient and comprehensive, but that also appears to have many of them feeling trapped and powerless. Dr. Dwight Lundell, co-author of The Great Cholesterol... Read More

Author: Erica Minerwww.ericaminer.com Reviewed By: Melinda Cianos Author Erica Miner dips into the adolescent\’s world and fashions a tale of love, learning, and loss in FourEver Friends. Set in the 1960s, Miner\’s story follows the lives of four young women: their heartaches and disappointments; their shared dreams and aspirations. Hefty doses of drama usually riddle the teenage years; the lives of Miner\’s young women follow suit, providing the backdrop for tears and frustration but with plenty of room leftover for love and laughter. FourEver Friends explores the uncertainty... Read More

Author: Dr. Dorothea Hover-Kramerwww.secondchancedream.com Reviewed By: Melinda Cianos Dr. Dorothea Hover-Kramer is a psychotherapist and co-founder of the Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology. She has written Second Chance at Your Dream as a guide for healing, cleansing, and renewing. She works with ayurvedic energy centers, called chakras, to promote health and increase energy; to change destructive thought patterns and usher in freshness and vitality. The fifteen chapters include introduction and explanation of the body\’s seven major chakras and exercises to promote health... Read More

Author: Dr. Barbara Collinswww.drbarbaracollins.com Reviewed By: Melinda Cianos It\’s Your Turn is a concise but powerful offering from author, professor and executive coach, Dr Barbara Collins. Collins began a career in education, and while it was rewarding, she still grappled with the nagging sensation that something was missing. She paid close attention to the emptiness she felt, the feeling of not understanding her purpose, and decided that instead of looking the other way she would meet it head-on and see where it took her. She begins the first chapter with a quote by Judy Garland:... Read More

Author: Nan Russellwww.nanrussell.com Reviewed By: Melinda Cianos On your mark. Get set. Go! Author, columnist, and speaker, Nan Russell, serves up Hitting Your Stride – Your Work, Your Way and the race begins. With a bachelor\’s degree from Stanford, a master\’s degree from the University of Michigan, and twenty years in corporate management she is more than qualified to set the pace, one that quickly moves you to the forefront of your career goals and dreams. Maybe you\’re frustrated by lost promotions, or missed opportunities; or maybe you\’ve become complacent, settling... Read More

Author: Amy Ferrismarryinggeorgeclooney.com/blog Reviewed By: Georgia Richardson Reading warning: Hold on to your sensitivities as you ride with author Amy Ferris on her menopausal journey in Marrying George Clooney. It isn\’t for the faint of heart. In this book, the overuse of expletives reminds me of a potentially good meal…too much salt and you might ruin it. But get past the language and you find that the insider\’s view of her life is hilarious. I\’m talking knee-slapping funny; and I mean it. Wade through the intro and preface, ignore the annoying CAPS and italics... Read More

I\’m sure you aware of some things you want to change in your life, that your heart longs for. It is likely that these longings have been with you for quite a while, but you have not been able to achieve them – yet. Now is the time to find out what has been stopping you, so that you can finally dissolve those blocks. Although objective real-life obstacles may sometimes exist, what usually holds us back are our inner obstacles – our fears and negative beliefs. Some of them we hear in our self-talk, the things we tell ourselves. This self-talk can be very harsh – we may even call... Read More

I developed a mini-project for myself this past week and that was to listen carefully to what people were saying. It was interesting to me that a theme developed – and it was one of regret. Now, the other interesting \’coincidence\’ (and I don\’t believe there is such a thing) is that, at church on Sunday, that was the topic for the sermon. It was part of a series titled, “God has an App for that!” Gave me goose bumps! Then, later that day at home, while I was making soup and listening to “Jukebox Oldies,” an Engelbert Humperdink song came on…..”How... Read More