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.

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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

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Mary Garden

My Father's Suitcase explores my troubled relationship with my younger sister Anna, who died in 2023. It shines a light on sibling abuse, the most common form of family violence occurring 4-5 times as much as spousal or parental child abuse. Like any other abuse, sibling abuse can be emotional, physical or sexual (the most common of intra-familial sexual abuse) and have far-reaching, long-lasting harmful effects on everyone involved. And yet it is the forgotten abuse, under-researched and seldom discussed in the media. It is often dismissed as sibling rivalry.
Sibling abuse occurs mostly in a dysfunctional family, such as my birth family, where parents have not learnt to process their own trauma. There may be spousal violence and parental child abuse, including neglect, already occurring.
My story will help others who have suffered at the hands of a sibling feel less alone, and encourage people to talk about this important issue.

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Kim Sloan

My memoir is a message to all fellow frontline healthcare workers and non-medical people also. A message to remind those who were not on the frontlines of what we experienced during the pandemic in the ICUs. Why many of us have changed and to hug your family a bit tighter. A congratulations to the fellow healthcare workers on surviving the worst pandemic in our lifetime! We did it together. Whether they experienced situations similar to mine or not, there is a reason that they survived. There is a reason we are all still fighting this fight against COVID. We are the resilient ones. 2020 was the year of the nurse for a reason. We are here as an entity, as frontline workers, who guided the world through COVID-19!

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Maggie Walters

SPLIT is a story of hope in the face of some of the darkest trauma a human can experience. But also a story of discovery as it wasn't until I was diagnosed with Multiple Personality Disorder (MPD) that I was able to come to terms with my abusive history. Through SPLIT, I encourage others to see that a fulfilled life is possible, even with complex mental health challenges. I give the reader an honest look inside my complex mind as I face the normal daily routines, full of struggles and joys as I live with MPD.

It has been a privilege to share my story, speaking out about changing the narrative around mental health and how we can support each other. SPLIT is a tool to inspire. This is how we change the world, one life and one story at a time, where people are encouraged to persist and live the best lives they can.

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Michelle Catherine Scheibner

In a world where belonging and acceptance often elude us, HUSH dives into family secrets and their profound impact on our lives offering a fresh perspective to those who lack purpose and direction: are going in circles, unable to break free from limiting beliefs, negative thought-patterns and toxic relationships.

HUSH makes real the concepts of inherited trauma and epigenetics in a way no academic book could do, while weaving through introductions to many of the prominent thinkers and writers on these topics. It’s essential reading for anyone with an interest in how secrets and difficult pasts can deeply affect the lives of future generations by helping people see that the unconscious themes passed down through intergenerational trauma did not start with them. This transformative process of delving into experiences and pain of our ancestors can break the cycle, resolve what was holding us back, and step us fully into empowerment.

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Blair Rochelle Sorrel

This is the first first person female narrative on a rare condition, Schizoid Personality Disorder. The memoir offers parents insight into how to prevent this maladaptation or tweak earlier intervention since this condition accounts for high levels of homelessness. SPD is a double whammy as parents may become a disabled child's lifelong benefactor. For the stricken or those feeling marginalized as "different," this work is a welcome mat that they are not alone. Clinicians rarely see this reclusive population and would value knowing more and this narrative is a boon to teachers, guidance counselors, family, and friends who are frustrated. Here's what Pulitzer Prize winner Junot Diaz had to say, "Eye-opening and hopeful and utterly sympathetic… Sorrel has opened an invaluable window into a world too few of us know anything about.” Finally, its message is a plea for greater tolerance as the ostracized lead harsh lives fraught with a litany of harassments beyond their control.

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Catalin Ladaru

This book offers 365 days of simple, yet powerful motivational messages designed to inspire personal growth and self-improvement.

Each day, you'll find a brief yet impactful phrase or thought that encourages you to reflect, take action, and embrace positive change.

Whether you're seeking to cultivate new habits, overcome challenges, or stay motivated on your journey, this book provides the daily encouragement you need to make each day a step toward a more fulfilled and empowered life.

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Ave DeVelasco Guevara

"GRIEF" offers a profound journey of healing through the emotional and spiritual process of losing a beloved pet. With raw honesty and compassion, the author shares personal experiences, helping readers unlock and release deeply held grief. It is especially comforting for those facing the difficult decision of euthanizing a pet, offering guidance and peace in the face of this heart-wrenching choice.

The book also contains channeled wisdom from the author’s own dog, who recently passed. This unique perspective on death and euthanasia, from the animal’s viewpoint, provides a powerful source of solace. This wisdom reveals hidden gifts within the grief process. Its accessible style allows readers to finish it quickly, absorbing its deep and loving messages. Even those not currently grieving will find valuable insights for personal growth. By highlighting the unbreakable bond between humans and their pets, "GRIEF" offers hope and transformation, showing that love transcends life and death.

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Janet M. Harvey

Janet M. Harvey, the CEO of the innovative human development company inviteCHANGE, has trained global Fortune 500 leaders for nearly 30 years. She’s done so successfully using the innovative vehicle of Generative Change. As Harvey writes, she wants to “make your head hurt.” And indeed this book does just that as the Generative Change Journey to Generative Wholeness is now made available to a wider audience. It’s all about giving up your “expected identity” and harnessing the tension that results – so that “all of you” is brought to the fore. The book begins with “making it yours” (reflection as active process; fearless use of intuition); moves to Generative Wholeness (trust the unknown; “notice” to build resilience); pulling back for perspective; leadership dilemmas (be alert to autopilot mindset; be curious versus reactive).
And tension as a deliberate tool for solutions and judgment as one for inspiring wonder.
This important book is life- and business-changing.

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John R. Miles

Creating change demands courage. Fear and uncertainty may attempt to hold us back, yet envision having the audacity to take action despite these challenges. What kind of life could you shape for yourself? In Passion Struck, personal mastery expert John R. Miles combines behavior science research, peak performance strategies, and compelling real-life narratives from industry titans to empower you to confront and transcend your limiting beliefs, ultimately paving the way for an existence without boundaries. Through the transformative passion-struck framework, Miles leads you along an interactive journey, equipping you with the tools to achieve your most cherished aspirations and break free from the constraints of your current reality. Whether you’re reaching for extraordinary success or simply seeking that initial step toward a more fulfilling life, this book is an indispensable read for anyone prepared to ignite change and embrace the profound significance of mattering in their journey.

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Natasha T. Robinson

My book helps women find their purpose, align it with their next-level goals, get back to dREaMing again and living the life they desire and deserve.

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tammy watchorn

Following a big emotional and unwanted event, Tammy Watchorn, the original Change Ninja, decided to treat her own life as a change, nay transformation, project using all the tools and resources she had developed in her professional work. This interactive, gamified adventure story builds on The Change Ninja Handbook approach, but this time the project is personal, the stakes are higher and the emotions raw. Any wrong decision could end in disaster. But by using her resources, tools and knowledge of neuroscience she transformed here life and became her own case study. As the story unfolds, the readers gains practical tools and fresh insights to help navigate their own life challenges, from managing emotions to making the right decision when they have no idea what to do next. From moving home to changing careers to beginning dating again. The approach applies to all types of life change and is proven to work through supporting workshops and retreats.

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Lee Oughton

Tim Wenzel

What if we ferociously pursued shout outs of kindness instead of shouting to be right? What if we chased down the people we know are hurting, so we can lift them up to the world for how beautiful and amazing they are?
The Kindness Games (TKG) was started as a movement amongst security professionals to shout out people in their sphere who’d influenced or helped them during their career. The founders of TKG quickly realized that any industry would benefit from a structured way to build kindness into their culture, so what began as a social media trend has quickly grown into a global movement of gratitude and compassion. Authors Lee Oughton and Tim Wenzel share how to play The Kindness Game in your own professional network and help people unite their spheres of influence, heal their communities, and change the world by leading with kindness. You’ll also read inspiring stories from the original TKG players about how this simple concept of kindness impacted their professional lives.

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Leona Sokolova

Why do you want to eat healthfully, exercise regularly, and think positively? You want to do all that because you really want to feel better about life and yourself.

In this book I want to inspire readers to focus on their wellbeing and see life positively. Wellness Manual is an effective guide for examining health from a holistic viewpoint. It means to look at every aspect of life from nutrition and exercise to relationships and mental health. It is about making healthy lifelong changes that will support your overall health.

It is based on my experiences and what has helped me achieve my wellness goals. Each chapter has my personal story and practical, useful steps to support you in achieving a harmonious and healthy lifestyle. It is all about working on yourself toward self-perfection and self-transformation.

When you keep moving your health in a positive direction it inevitably elevates positive emotions like joy, gratitude, and inspiration.

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Petra Velzeboer

Petra Velzeboer grew up in the infamous Children of God cult and so her first-hand experiences of trauma, struggle, and overcoming make her uniquely positioned to highlight the importance of mental well-being both at work and in our personal lives. If Petra can move forward with her life, this will give readers the inspiration to take agency in putting their mental health first.

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Robert j. Charles

Unlock Your Heart: Discover the Joy of Loving Without Losing Yourself!

Are you tired of feeling like your love life is a one-way street, always giving more than you get back?

Have you found yourself losing bits of who you are in an effort to keep peace in your relationship?

Are you constantly anxious about your relationship, feeling like it’s on the brink of falling apart?

If any of these questions resonate, then this book is for you.

It’s your guide to changing things in your love life and personal well-being. It's packed with insights and strategies designed to tackle the very questions and struggles that have kept you up at night.

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