Self-Help - Inspiration
Winner
Sunburnt: A memoir of sun, surf and skin cancer
Anne C Gately
Australia has the highest rate of melanoma in the world and two in three Aussies will be diagnosed with skin cancer before turning 70 – yet sun protection isn’t taken seriously enough in Australia or in other western societies. 'Sunburnt' is the revealing memoir of Anne Gately’s stage IV melanoma journey where she recounts the emotions and challenges of beating a dire prognosis with life-saving immunotherapy treatment. Not content with just surviving, she is now calling for a change to the bronzed Aussie culture. By combining a nostalgic view of a charmed Aussie childhood with a jolting review of Australia’s sun-worshipping cultural norms, 'Sunburnt' is making Australians think twice about their relationship with the sun. The book’s powerful message has led to its selection as a recommended text for a new pilot sun protection program for high school students. 'Sunburnt' is helping to educate and inspire the future generation of Australians to protect themselves from the sun.
Self-Help - Inspiration
Finalist
Drop Stress Like A Hot Potato- Transformative Stress Workbook with Life Coaching for Busy Women
Natalie Shand-Spellman MSOTR/L
"Drop Stress Like a Hot Potato" by Natalie Shand-Spellman is more than a book; it's a journey to self-empowerment and wellness. Drawing from her rich experiences as an occupational therapist, life coach, and combat marine veteran, Natalie presents a holistic approach to conquering stress and rediscovering one's authentic self. Her unique methodology, blending military discipline with therapeutic nurturing, resonates deeply with readers facing lost identity, emotional turmoil, and health challenges.
Each page of this transformative manual is infused with Natalie's personal struggles and victories, offering not just empathy but real solutions. Engaging learning tools like "Check-in points" and "Real Talk advice" make the journey interactive, while "purpose-cising" and Life's Unwritten Formula for Success provide practical strategies for turning challenges into opportunities for growth.
Natalie's book is a beacon of hope, guiding readers through life's storms to a place of peace and und