A book review of 101 Healing Blessings: Words of Comfort and Strength for Your Journey to Wellness (Non-denominational blessings for all) by Lauren Lulu Taylor Stars: **** Uplifters Press (2024) Encouragement 153 pages Disclosure: I received this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Created as a labor of love, the author crafted this collection for her sister undergoing chemotherapy on the other side of the world. A poignant connection, it became a source of light and strength during a challenging time. This non-denominational collection is roote ..read more

A book review of The ABCs of My Neuroses: Tales From an Anxious Life by Justine Cadwell Stars: **** Library Tales Publishing (2023) Mental Health/Memoir 250 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Embark on a riveting journey of self-discovery with Midwestern millennial, Justine Cadwell, in her groundbreaking new book, The ABCs of My Neuroses – Tales from an Anxious Life. Daringly honest, deeply relatable, and laced with touches of humor, Cadwell’s work offers a refreshing perspective on anxiety disor ..read more

A book review of Sleep Thieves: An Eye-Opening Exploration Into the Science & Mysteries of Sleep by Stanley Coren Stars: *** The Free Press (1996) Nonfiction>Sleep 304 pages Summary: Offers new evidence that we are an increasingly sleep-deprived society, showing the dangerous impact of sleep loss on physical and mental health and presenting simple techniques to improve the quality and efficiency of sleep Sleep Thieves This will be a short review since the book is outdated and hard to find. However if you find it at a library it might be worth the read. It would be nice if a new version ..read more

A book review of Who Is Malala Yousafzai? An Unauthorized Biography by Dinah Brown Stars: **** WhoHQ (2015) Nonfiction 105 pages Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Malala Yousafzai was a girl who loved to learn but was told that girls would no longer be allowed to go to school. She wrote a blog that called attention to what was happening in her beautiful corner of Pakistan and realized that words can bring about change. She has continued to speak out for the right of all children to have an education. In 2014 she won the Nobel Peace Prize. Who is Malala Yousafzai? This b ..read more

A book review of Am I Made of Stardust: Dr. Maggie Answers the Big Questions for Young Scientists by Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock Stars: **** Kane Miller Publishing (2023) Children’s Nonfiction 128 pages Disclosure: I received this book in exchange for an honest review. Summary: Join space scientist Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock (MBE) as she answers big questions, inspiring young readers to learn and discover more about the universe.  Am I Made of Stardust? If you have a child who is interested in space this is the book for them. Dr. Maggie goes over 70+ questions about the universe, our solar sy ..read more

A book review of The 52 Lists Project: A Year of Weekly Journaling Inspiration by Moorea Seal Stars: ***** Sasquatch Books (2015) Journal 142 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Based on the popular blog series by Moorea Seal, this bestselling journal is for list lovers. Create 52 lists, one for every week of the year, that will help you discover the beauty, joy, creativity, and power you already have! This gorgeous undated journal of weekly lists will help nurture self-expression and self-development ..read more

A book review of Nurture: How to raise kids who love food, their bodies and themselves by Heidi Schauster, MS, RD, CEDS-S, SEP Stars: ***** Hummingbird Press (2024) Self-Help 185 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Confused about the conflicting recommendations about how to feed children well and prevent eating and body image problems in teens? Reading Nurture is like having a conversation with a compassionate fellow parent who has done decades of fieldwork on the subject. Heidi Schauster wri ..read more

A book review of DBT for Everyone: A Guide to the Perks, Pitfalls and Possibilities of DBT for Better Mental Health by Kate Sharman and Michelle Henderson Stars: ***** Jessica Kingsley Publishers (2024) Mental Health 208 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: DBT skills can be a fantastic way to approach life’s challenges. But where do you start? This down-to-earth guide walks you through the four DBT modules, mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Each chapt ..read more

A book review of Potatoes: A Sprout to Supper Guide by Jordan Mitchell and Stacy Farrell (ebook only) Food Prep Guide Ebook (2024) Food/Gardening 66 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Summary: Potatoes: A Sprout to Supper Guide is designed for people who want to get started growing potatoes as quickly as possible—but don’t want to stop there. If you want to learn how to also preserve & use your harvest, this guide is for you. Are you busy—and don’t like to waste time? No more endless Google searches or trial and error. The info yo ..read more

A book review of Needing to Know for Sure: a CBT-Based Guide to Overcoming Compulsive Checking & Reassurance Seeking by Martin N. Seif, PhD and Sally M. Winston, PsyD Stars: ***** New Harbinger Publications (2019) Mental Health 182 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: “How do I know I made the right decision?” “What if I’m wrong?” “I need to know for sure.” Do you have thoughts like these—thoughts that cause you to second-guess yourself, and lead to anxiety, stress, and worry? Do you ..read more