Author: Edited by Maud Lavinwww.amazon.com Reviewed By: Melinda Cianos When I opened the book and read the line that was chosen to lead into the collection, I knew I would love its offerings. Taken from one of Joyce Carol Oates many incredible writings, it is the bottom line of what mid-life feels like: “You leave […]
Author: Vonda Skeltonwww.VondaSkelton.com Reviewed By: Melinda Cianos Vonda Skelton, author of Seeing Through the Lies, wants to reacquaint us with the truth. Skelton’s composition of witty and wise chapters focuses on everything from marriage to over-committing, and uncovers the falsehoods that keep us in stagnant places. Living an authentic life is effortless once we align […]
Author: Joy Collinswww.joycollins.com Reviewed By: Melinda Cianos Second Chance is a story about Sara Weber, a woman whose relatively quiet existence becomes increasingly complicated as her husband\’s ex-wife barges into their day-to-day lives. Sara\’s predicament serves as a reminder that life can…and will, shove circumstances in our wake over and over until we finally understand. […]
Author: Linda Joy Myers, Ph.Dwww.memoriesandmemoirs.com Reviewed By: Melinda Cianos I am a fan of Linda Joy Myers\’ work and was all too happy to have the chance to peruse her gentle words of wisdom; they are always delivered through such soothing prose. When we put our thoughts, our loves, our disappointments and our hopes on […]
Author: Dot Dalywww.befitafter60.com Reviewed By: Melinda Cianos Dot Daly, a certified exercise instructor who is over the age of 60, has developed a DVD to meet the exercise needs of the mature audience. The premise that movement keeps us fit, balanced and feeling our best, is adapted for the “Baby Boomer” and beyond to ensure […]
Author: Edited by Joanna Brandtwww.yogahealth.us Reviewed By: Melinda Cianos Loss is inevitable, Grief is natural, Healing is gradual is a compilation of stories that illustrates the grief we suffer when we lose something or someone we love. The accounts are varied: scenarios depicting the “dying away” of destructive notions that breakdown the self-esteem; the movement […]
Author: Lorena McCourtneywww.lorenamccourtney.com Reviewed By: Melinda Cianos Lorena McCourtney serves up a light and mildly entertaining murder mystery in Your Chariot Awaits. Andi McConnell is the somewhat reluctant sleuth—forced to delve into the circumstances that placed a dead body in the trunk of her newly acquired limousine, as she is fast becoming a prime suspect. […]
Author: Kelly Stonewww.kellylstone.com Reviewed By: Melinda Cianos “No excuses. No distractions. No more blank pages.”—-such is the premise for Kelly Stone\’s no-nonsense guide for finding time to write. Who better to instruct on when to write, the art and logistics of getting your written work published—on finding your voice and unleashing it in print—than those […]
Author: Kara Lanewww.wakeuptopowerfulliving.com/ Reviewed By: Melinda Cianos Author Kara Lane has worked as both a financial planner and CPA. Her careers have enabled her to work with a diverse group of people. Surveying their different backgrounds and motivations she was intrigued by the comparisons between those who make the most of any given situation and […]
Author: Teena Cahill, Psy.D.www.teenacahill.com Reviewed By: Melinda Cianos Teena Cahill wants you to turn “Adversity into Challenge.” Dr. Cahill is a psychologist, counselor, and educator whose gift is the ability to help and heal. Her life\’s work has been helping people harness healthy lives. She puts her teachings to the test, however, when she finds […]
