Breast Cancer: No One Chose This Journey Author: Fran Padgett http://franpadgett.com Reviewed by: Anne Holmes for the NABBW This beautiful book, a compilation of 30 poignant breast cancer survivor stories visually supported by author Fran Padgett\’s stunning, original works of art, is her tribute to all women who have been “chosen by breast cancer,” as […]
Your High Risk Pregnancy: A Practical and Supportive Guide Author: Diana M. Raab, MFA, RN with Errol Norwitz, MD http://dianaraab.com/nonfiction.html Reviewed by: Anne Holmes for the NABBW When the core of this book was originally released in 1987 (under the title, “Getting Pregnant and Staying Pregnant: A Guide to High‐Risk Pregnancies“) it was a pioneering […]
Author: Diana M. RaabBuy This Book at Amazon Reviewed By: Anne Holmes At age 47, Diana Raab received a diagnosis of DCIS, an early breast cancer and five years later she was diagnosed with another incurable cancer – multiple myeloma. A nurse and award-winning writer, she embraced her cancer experience by journaling, which led to […]
Author: Arielle Mariewww.redhotrevolution.com Reviewed By: Melinda Cianos Sophia Loren once said that “Mistakes are part of the dues one pays for a full life.” The quote is featured in Arielle Marie’s uplifting little book, Red Hot Revolution. There are many more inspirational words found on the pages of this pocket-size “gift.” Written in honor of […]
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 […]
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, […]
Author: Kathi Caseywww.kathicaseypilates.com Reviewed By: Georgia Richardson Exercise—Easy…An oxymoron, or so I thought, until I read, “Get Off the Couch, Potato!” Author Kathi Casey, known as “The Healthy Boomer Body Expert,” has developed a 30-day powerful program that helps everyone throw those excuses out the window. Is your lifestyle sedimentary? Not to worry, these exercises […]
Author: Virginia Ellenwww.VirginiaEllen.net Reviewed By: Melinda Cianos Virginia Ellen delves into the Aramaic language and the teachings of Jesus to offer guidance to the center of self. Ellen—mystic, healer, and motivator—is the creator and founder of Sacred Heart Yoga. She leads a journey to the core of being with meditative and soothing instructions found on […]
Author: Shelley Husseywww.shelleyhussey.com Reviewed By: Georgia Richardson Hardly a person today can say they haven\’t been touched in some way by mental illness at certain points in their lives. Maybe it was their partner or spouse, their children, friends, or co-workers. This book was written for each and every one of these people because the […]
Author: Nancy Merz Mordstrom and John Merzwww.learninglater.com Reviewed By: Melinda Cianos Nancy Merz Nordstrom is the director of the Elderhostel Institute Network. Nordstrom, together with author Jon F. Merz, has written this thorough explanation about the ways in which “after-50” adults can claim life-learning as a valid piece of a healthy, vibrant latter-year experience. The […]
