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Review of My Private Sessions: Intimate Secrets To Unlock Your Potential by Marty L. Ward paperback $20

Through this diary of self-learning the author provides insights and awareness in  embracing your own authenticity and developing acceptance of self. The author encourages you to embrace your own uniqueness through an intimate and detailed journey of her letting go of self-doubt and realizing the belief that the universe is a generous place which allows us to learn lessons over and over again. It is a sincere and open book journaling the author’s acceptance and openness through her personal process of transformation and healing.
It is important to note that this book, although a “self-help” book , is a unique personal journey and is not meant as a quick how to fix your life book. Every book of this nature should be read with an open mind. Even if you only take away a bit of self-discovery.The author’s intent is to help you reach your goals too.
*Note*The print size in this book is very small.

Review of How Can I Run A Tight Ship When I’m Surrounded By Loose Cannons by Kathi Macias. Cost Paperback$11.89

I loved reading this book. Kathi shares her quest to live the life of a Proverbs 31 woman. Documenting with humor all of life’s foibles and blessings along the way. It is a lovely book for women who are tirelessly trying to steer their ships in the right direction. The lessons she learns from unlikely sources only prove to show that God is the master of all ships.  Additional note: I also really enjoyed the Make it Personal section at the end of the chapters, it is a wonderful way to do just that.

Review of Diary of a Beverly Hills Matchmaker by Marla Martenson Cost Paperback $14.95
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This candid story of the business of love in the silicone infused city of Beverly Hills kept me reading with delight. Marla successfully takes us with her as she guides the wealthy and often unrealistic expectations of the Beverly Hills elite in search of soul mates. This book is dipped in funny and sprinkled with love and optimism. Like a great dessert, it is sweet and memorable and difficult to get enough of. I hope to see this book on the big screen soon.   

Review of The Shack by William P. Young Cost Hardcover $16.99 Paper Back $7.99 Kindle $9.99 Available at fine book sellers everywhere

William Paul Young makes it easy to lose any sign of “fiction” in his telling of this story and instead allows you to participate in an enriching experience of forgiveness. It provides both spiritual and emotional impact. I do not personally agree with his description of the trinity and with some of his other religious references (this is a work of fiction and does not follow the bible accurately). But, the shack is an enlightening story that opens your heart and your mind to many things most already know to be true. It was a pure joy to read and left me fulfilled.

Review of The Late Bloomer’s Revolution by Amy Cohen Cost Hardcover $19.99 Paperback $11.00 Kindle $7.99

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Amy manages to grab your attention from the first few pages as she takes you with her on her journey of self discovery. Her delightful, insightful and witty memoir is impossible to resist. Follow her through her travels, and through love, and life lessons. You won’t put this book down until you’ve consumed every page. Witty charming and entertaining!

Review of Send Yourself Roses: Thoughts on My Life, Love, and Leading Roles  Kathleen Turner Cost Hardcover $31.95 Kindle $9.99 Available at fine booksellers everywhere

I am a longtime fan of Ms. Turners work on screen and was anxious to read her autobiography; I’m not sure this was it. Her overly confident way of writing provides a lot of interesting details about her life as “she remembers” them. I found her behind the scenes stories about working with Hollywood legends particularly bold. Her battle with rheumatoid arthritis and alcoholism provide unexpected insight into her life as well. This book must have been very cathartic for Ms. Turner to write. Although entertaining, it did not read like an autobiography. But, it did provide some very “juicy” details about her Hollywood life.

Review of Eat Pray Love Elizabeth Gilbert Hardcover Cost $24.99 Paperback  $14.99 Kindle $12.99 Available at  Booksellers everywhere and on DVD/ Blue Ray

Eat Pray Love draws you in like a magnet to a refrigerator door, holding you securely like a grade A report card. Each step of Elizabeth’s journey of discovery and adventure is like our own fantasy brought to life. Her fabulous descriptive way of sharing love lost and love found will make you smile, weep, and rejoice. With every delicious morsel she consumes throughout her journey you will find yourself hungering for more.Every prayer uttered will be shared by you. Each page in this book seems to turn itself as you go along for the ride of her life. All I can say to every woman over the age of 35 who hasn’t already read this book is; “read this book you’ll be glad that you did!”

Review of Laugh Lifes: The Naked Truth about Motherhood, Marriage and Moving On
by Jenny McCarthy Hardcover Cost $24.99 Paperback $10.99 Kindle $9.99 Available at Amazon and Other Fine Booksellers

A wonderful “in your face” Laugh out loud, snort and giggle book. Well written and full of wit and wisdom this follow up to Ms. McCarthy`s Belly Laughs: The Naked Truth about Pregnancy and Childbirth Continues to provide her readers with a realistic and hilarious look at many of the fun, funny, challenging, and sometimes embarrassing moments of Motherhood, marriage and moving on.