Two: One Destined to Addiction the Other to be Free

 A good read

My review

Due to the interesting topic, addiction, I wanted to read this book very detailed.

Meanwhile I had lots of emotions: sadness and joy because of the two different
stories. I missed a bit of the depth of the book, on the other hand I liked
the simplicity. 

I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in the topic.

It was a bit difficult to rate this book well, so in doubt between 4 and 5 stars,
I chose the highest rating, which is 5 stars.

The Book

Published by Sandriam Publications Inc.; 1e edition on 17th March 2019.

The book contains 124 pages.

Written by Alexander T. Polgar

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review, which I did. 

Surfing the Unknown

 A nice read!

My review

I enjoyed reading Surfing the Unknown due to the writing style, the story and 
the character. 

I recommend this book to all who want to read about the journey in life and the
search for happiness.

With lots of pleasure I give a 4 star rating for this book! 

Surfing the Unknown

Surfing the Unknown is published on December 9th. 2022. It contains 218 pages.

It was written by Dodzi Amemado. 

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in return of my honest review, which I did. 

Finding purpose and meaning

Finding Purpose and Meaning:
Sally Survives Her Brief, Nasty Dance with Psychiatry

Interesting but difficult book

My review

To be honest, I haven't read the other part of the series, so it was
difficult to come into the book.

I read it twice because it was very interesting, and I wanted to 
understand the context.

I think this book could be compelling for everyone who likes to
know more about psychiatry.

It's a bit difficult to give "Finding Purpose and Meaning:

Sally Survives Her Brief, Nasty Dance with Psychiatry" a proper
rating. However due to the interesting story, I give a 4 star rating.

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Black, White, and Gray All Over: A Black Man's Odyssey in Life and Law Enforcement

 A tough story

Summary

From shootouts and robberies to riding in cars with pimps and prostitutes,
Frederick Reynolds' early manhood experiences in Detroit, Michigan in the
1960s foretold a future on the wrong side of the prison bars. Frederick
grew up a creative and sensitive child but found himself lured down the same
path as many Black youth in that era. No one would have guessed he would
have a future as a cop in one of the most dangerous cities in America in the
1980s---Compton, California. From recruit to detective, Frederick
experienced a successful career marked by commendations and awards.
The traumatic and highly demanding nature of the work, however, took
its toll on both his family and personal life---something Frederick was
able to conquer but only after years of distress and regret.

My Review

What a tough story! It took so long because I wanted to read the complete
story to have a better idea of the book. However it grabs you and it takes you
into a journey of man. 

The book is fluently written and it has a fantastic character. I like the book
cover too. It also is very detailed, which I enjoy a lot. 

I recommend to read Black, White, and Gray All Over: A Black Man's
Odyssey in Life and Law Enforcement because it's an interesting piece of
work and very well written! 

I give the book 5 stars but if I could I would give even more!

The author

The book is written by Frederick Douglass Reynolds and is available in
Amazon. 

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copy in return of my honest review, which I did. 

Bookreview: Win Your Life with a Permanent Fix

A splendid and clear book! 

The Book

177 pages, ebook

Published April 4, 2018

Summary

Born in a small village in India, the author was expected to work
and live in that town. However, interest in self-development supported
by formal education in India, Australia, and Canada, led him to Canada
and also helped him live a successful life in North America. However,
there was a feeling of a missing link – a feeling that there was something
missing in life. Having been born into a mystical tradition helped him

understand mysticism from the right sources. Over a two decade

long practice in Dhyan and experimenting with more than a
hundred different types of Eastern meditations helped him improve his
mental balance. But that still did not help to resolve what this missing
link was and how to complete this link.

Research in philosophy, clinical psychology with a primary emphasis

on logotherapy, helped him resolve the missing link. The author found
that it does not matter what your belief regarding God or your religious
affiliation is, what matters is whether your practices help you to control
your seeds of aggression, addiction, and depression. It does not matter
what philosophy you follow, what matters is whether that philosophy is
leading you to a meaningful life. This book is intended to help you to

win your life through your unique contributions and make permanent

changes, one person – you – at a time.

My Review

Besides (royal) history I'm always very interested in psychology, 
especially Industrial and Organizational psychology. 

Although this book is more about individual changes and chances.
It is a good reminder for us all. Even, I noted some interesting
advices.

For me the book was very clear, not floaty and the author knew his
stuff! He gave lots of interesting examples. 

I certainly would recommend this splendid "Win Your Life with a Permanent Fix"
to all who are looking for a change in their lives. 

Therefore I give without no doubt a 5 star rating for this very open minded book. 

The author

Chetan Prabhu Desai speaks on topics such as ‘How to find meaning at any
workplace’, and ‘How to make your business environment where every employee
wins’. He worked in managerial positions in aerospace and electronics
organizations, including in Berkshire Hathaway Group. His education includes
an MBA from the Schulich School of Business of York University in Canada,
and Master of Engineering in Systems engineering at RMIT in Australia.

As an expert, He appeared on 100+ channels including Fox News,
iHeart, BizTalkRadio, Salem Media, CKLW.

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Bookreview: adventures on the Road to Me

What a splendid book! 

Summary

Seventeen-year-old West is rich, but homeless. She roams from city to city 

with her mother searching for dupes, marks, and victims to swindle. They 

never use force. They don’t need to. Their weapons are persuasion, distraction, 

deception.

West and her Mother are legends in the biz. The best con artist team ever. They 

pull off impossible heists and make it look easy. So, West isn’t surprised when 

they are called in to take command of a high stakes real estate con. It’s taken 

months to set up the scam, but now all of it is about to fall apart because one 

rich, teenage boy refuses to play along and the deal cannot go forward 

without his cooperation.

West’s assignment is simple. Figure out what this guy’s monumental problem
is, fix it, and persuade him to play along—by any means necessary.

The moment she meets Tanner Cardwell, West sizes him up as easy pickings. 

He is bookish, naïve, honest to a fault, and he completely trusts her. He is 

the perfect mark. Even better, he’s soon completely smitten with her. So 

far, so good. But when the time comes for her usual ruthlessness, she 

can’t do it. Could she be falling for this guy? That would be ridiculous. 

It violates the first commandment of her profession: You can never 

care about your mark.

West soon confronts an impossible choice. Does she betray her 

mother or Tanner? Or maybe there is a third way, a path that means 

walking away from everyone’s expectations and finding her own destiny.

My review

What a splendid book with a fantastic young adult character. I really enjoyed
reading this book, due to the fact that the author brought his main characters
very well! I also liked the plot and the story!

I certainly will recomend this book to all people who enoy reading young 
adult stories. 

Therefore without no doubt I give a 5 star rating for this splendid book! 

The Author

The author is a lawyer and he has been writing professionally his entire career.
He moved around a lot growing up (mostly in Southern California) before
settling down on a ranch outside the town of Nespelem, Washington on the
Colville reservation. He came east to go to law school a long time ago and
never went home again. Today, he lives in the great state of Maryland with
his standard poodle, Aloy, who is his patient muse. In additional to numerous
(and boring) legal writings, he published seven young adult books with
independent publishers, probably the best known of which is the Win the Rings
trilogy. His stories all have a strong romantic element and tend to be very
character driven. In addition to novels, he also has published an eclectic mix
of short stories, ranging from romance to science fiction. His stories have
won awards and his writing has gained favourable recognition (but he could 

always use more). In his spare time, when not writing, he enjoys a good road trip, 

watching hockey, and pretty much anything to do with poodles.

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Bookreview: Nadeem's Journey

Heart wrenching story of a loving mother loosing
her son on cancer

What a beautiful, sad and strong story! 

Summary

Nadeem's Journey by Sherine Anniruth is the soulful and bittersweet story of a
mother who loses her son. Nadeem was just 25 years old when he died from
cancer, but his mother's determination for his memory to live forever is
beautiful and raw. 

This story captures Nadeem's spirit. This book will captivate you and wrench
your heart. 

My Review

What a beautiful sad and strong story! It was written very clear, and
of course emotional. I had to cry and I admire the strength of Nadeem, his
mother and his family. 

I would recommend this book to all the people who like to read wonderful,
strong memoirs. What is more powerful than a mother talking about her 
son? 

Of course, I give a 5 star rating for this splendid book! 

The author

Sherine is living in Perth, Western Australia and emigrated from South Africa. 
She's a dedicated mum of 3 and works as a registered nurse. 

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this excellent reading chance! 

Bookreview: Beauty

 

Amazing story! 

Summary

Amy Wong is an up-and-coming designer in the New York fashion industry;
she is young, beautiful and has it all. But she finds herself at odds with rival
designers in a world rife with chauvinism and prejudice. 

In her personal life, she struggles with marriage and motherhood, finding
that her choices often fall short of her traditional family's expectations. 

Derailed again and again, Amy must confront her own limitations to succeed
as the designer and the person she wants to be. 

My Review

While reading and reviewing a book, I always make some notes,
which I transform into a review.

These are my notes while reading "Beauty": 

- the main character was deepened out very well;
- easy reading; 

- nicely written. 

I loved both the story, the storytelling and the dialogues as well. 

I would like to recommend this book to all the readers who love
women stories and novels. 

I would like to give this book a 5* rating! 

The Author

Christiana Chiu is the winner of the James Alan McPherson Award
for this novel Beauty. She is also author of Troublemaker and Other Saints
published by G.P. Putnam's Sons in 2001.

She curates and co-hosts the Pen Parentis Literary Salon Currently, Chiu is
working on her next novel. 

Christiana Chiu certainly is an author to keep an eye on. I hope
she continues writing and I would love to read other books from her!

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this excellent reading chance! 

Bookreview: 40 Inspirational True Stories

 

"Very touching stories"

Summary

Life is full of challenges ...

... and overcoming them produces stories that inspire. 

Motivation awaits.

In this anthology, 26 writers share their experiences with the goal of
enlightening others. They tell of events that exemplify courage,
resourcefulness and positivity.

Learning from other people's lives helps you become more inspired and
motivated.

What can you learn from viewing life through these writer's eyes? 

You'll love this intriguing collection because the stories range from 
easy-going to heart-rending and have many joyful moments to brighten 
your day. 

My review

40 Inspirational True Stories are short stories written by several lovely 

authors such as Lally Brown, Val Poore. So, it wasn't a big surprise that
I liked the wonderful short stories. 

It really is a book that you must read very carefully and slow and I absolutely
enjoyed the stories and the travel memoirs. 40 Inspirational True Stories
took me on a journey in the life, the memories and the travel stories of
very lovely people. I was very touched by the story of Elizabeth Moore. 

I also like the way the authors who contributed the 40 Inspirational True
Stories were introduced with their picture and a short bio. Wonderful! 

That's why I'm thrilled to give a 5 * rating for this amazing, inspirational
book. 

The author

Robert Fear has lived in Eastbourne, on the south coast of the UK for half
his life. He moved there to be with Lynn, his future wife and is still there
with her thirty years later. As cat-lovers they have taken on several rescue
cats over the years and are owned by the three at the moment.

For his day job, Robert works as a self-employed software consultant. In his
spare time he writes, edits and self-publishes books, and organises annual
travel writing competitions. 

Robert's interest in travel goes back to his twenties when he spent most of his
time abroad. His experiences included; a summer in Ibiza, hitch-hiking around
Europe and touring in the USA & Canada. His most eventful trip was in 1981

when he travelled around Asia.

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Bookreview: Stop Depriving the World of you

 A guide for getting unstuck

Summary

Do you believe everyone is capable of getting "Unstuck"? Do you 
recognize your own uniqueness? Do you wonder if you have abilities
which may lie deep within? If you do not, once you read this stimulating
book, you'll be convinced otherwise.

Stop Depriving the World of You simiply and creatively provides
exercises for you to begin the journey of self-discovery. Soon you will
come in contact with your own unique talents and gifts. 

In addition the D.R.E.A.M technique will help you to delve deeper
into your inner being and explore uncharted territories. By using the
tools offered in this book, you will be pleasantly surprised by what
you might uncover.

My Review

Psychology and especially Industrial and Organization Psychology 
interest me very much, that's why I wanted to read Stop Depriving
the World of You written by a real coach:  Darlene Corbett. 

While reading this book, I felt that the author wasn't just telling a story,
it was written very clear with lots of experience and knowledge. She

explains this with the unstuck theory. 

I liked the clear chapters and the interesting examples, just as the 
quotes she used. 

I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to move forward
in his or her life. It is with lots of pleasure, I give Stop Depriving
the World of You a 5 star rating! 

The author

Darlene Corbett is a Professional Speaker, Author and Licensed
Therapist/Coach. Her expertise is helping people get "Unstuck". 
Darlene is a high-content speaker with an engaging style. Audiences
leave with much enthusiasm and the tools to begin the process of
getting unstuck. She believes it is a privilege to be able to serve 
people one-on-one as well as to a larger audience.

Darlene has been in the people business for over thirty years and has 
been a featured expert. Because of her Wealth of experience which
she feels honored to have acquired, Darlene decided to begin writing
and many of her blogs can be found on DarleneCorbett.com, 
LindedIn and Thrive Global. 

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much for giving me this splendid reading chance! I would love to read
more books from this excellent author! 

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