Nonfiction

The Balanced Business: Building Organizational Trust and Accountability through Smooth Workflows

Andrew Temte (Amplify Publishing Group)

| Reviewed by Romuald Dzemo

The Balanced Business by Andrew Temte is a comprehensive guide for leaders seeking to navigate the intricate balancing act between trust and accountability within their organizations. Following his previous work, Balancing Act: Teach, Coach, Mentor, Inspire, Temte goes deeper into the practical implementation of these principles, offering a roadmap for creating a management operating system (MOS) that fosters clarity, alignment, and sustainable growth. Temte begins by debunking the myth of a “silver bullet” for management success, emp...

Intentionally Becoming Different: Coach yourself — Live your life

Alexander Trost (Shilka Publishing)

| Reviewed by Matthew Novak

Intentionally Becoming Different by Alexander Trost is a transformative self-help guide designed to empower readers to successfully make the journey of self-discovery and personal growth. Trost acts as a virtual life coach, offering valuable insights, practical exercises, and thought-provoking questions to guide readers towards living authentically and fulfilling their true potential. The emphasis on genuine introspection and self-reflection is a central component of this work, and Trost encourages readers to go deeper into their inner selves,...

A Path to Excellence: The Blueprint to Achieving Your Greatest Potential

Tony Jeton Selimi (Balboa Press, A Division of Hay House)

| Reviewed by Patricia Quikoy

In A Path to Excellence: The Blueprint to Achieving Your Greatest Potential, Tony Jeton Selimi gives readers a powerful guide to unlocking their inner greatness and charting a course towards personal and professional fulfillment. With a blend of practical strategies, insightful anecdotes, and transformative exercises, Selimi empowers readers to tap into their inherent potential and overcome obstacles to excellence. At the heart of Selimi's message is the belief that individuals possess the capacity for growth and achievement, limited only by th...

Journey To The Mountaintop

Terra Kern (Higher Ground Books And Media11)

| Reviewed by Cristina Prescott

Journey to the Mountaintop: Next Level Revelation by Terra Kern is a spiritually enriching and historically insightful exploration of faith, identity, and divine providence — a rare gift of faith! Building on the foundation laid in her previous work, Forgiven and Not Forgotten, Kern invites readers on a deeply personal journey through her spiritual evolution, offering profound insights into God's presence and guidance in her life. Kern's narrative skillfully puts together personal anecdotes, biblical reflections, and historical parallels to cre...

A NEW NOW: Your Guide to Mastering Wisdom Daily, Achieving Equilibrium, and Empowering Your Nobler...

Michael Goddart (Clear Path Press)

| Reviewed by Romuald Dzemo

In A New Now, Michael Goddart offers readers a profound and transformative guide to mastering wisdom daily, achieving equilibrium, and empowering their nobler selves. Goddart provides invaluable insights and practices through eleven loving pearls of wisdom that enable readers to navigate life's challenges with clarity, compassion, and purpose. The book is structured around various themes, including understanding humane interactions, acceptance, being true to oneself, and grooming. Each chapter delves into a specific aspect of wisdom, offering p...

OBESITY ... It's NOT what YOU THINK it is!

Richard Fast (29 Days Inc.)

| Reviewed by Romuald Dzemo

''Our relationship with food is broken. Consequently, so is our health.'' In OBESITY ... It's NOT what YOU THINK it is! Richard Fast boldly challenges traditional beliefs about weight and well-being, positing that the prevalence of highly processed, nutrient-deficient foods in our modern diet lies at the heart of the global obesity epidemic. With an exhaustive exploration spanning from the evolution of dietary norms to the marketing tactics of the food industry, Fast reveals the true culprit behind the crisis and presents a roadmap for restorin...

MIMSY Cum Laude

Don Blossom (MindStir Media LLC)

| Reviewed by Romuald Dzemo

MIMSY Cum Laude by Don Blossom offers a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the lingering mysteries of the past. Blossom's debut memoir examines his obsessive quest to unravel the enigmatic life of his college sweetheart, Marilyn “Mimsy” Cosic, who passed away decades earlier. The narrative opens with Blossom’s near-death experience during heart surgery in 2020, he has a vision of Mimsy, sparking a strong desire to uncover the truths about her tumultuous life. Blossom vividly recounts their whirlwind romance during their college years, char...

SIMPIN' AIN'T EASY: TWELVE STEPS TO EMBRACING COMMON SENSE AND REJECTING STUPIDITY

Vincent Gervasi (Enzo Vasi Publications)

| Reviewed by Christian Fernandez

Simpin' Ain't Easy: Embracing Common Sense and Rejecting Stupidity by Vincent Gervasi is a compelling memoir that takes readers on a transformative journey from a life entrenched in addiction, unhealthy relationships, and a revolving door of recovery programs to one founded on the principles of Stoicism. Gervasi lifts the veil to show readers the darkness in which he has wallowed, revealing his brokenness, and the path towards healing. He talks about the stupid choices he has made and how blindsided him and led to the regrettable choices. The n...

Poorly Wrapped Gifts: Rising and Thriving After Infidelity

Sujata Patel (self-published)

| Reviewed by Cristina Prescott

Poorly Wrapped Gifts: Rising and Thriving After Infidelity by Sujata Patel is a raw and authentic exploration of the author’s profound emotional journey after discovering her partner's infidelity —an experience that many struggle to handle. Patel, drawing from personal experiences, creates an intimate narrative that resonates with anyone who has faced the devastation of betrayal. The book goes beyond the clinical resources available, providing a practical and deeply personal approach to healing. The introduction sets a powerful tone, acknowledg...

Raising Badass Kids: The Savvy Parents' Guide to Predator-Proofing Tweens & Teens

CJ Scarlet (Hybrid Global Publishing)

| Reviewed by David Reyes

Raising Badass Kids by CJ Scarlet is a bold and indispensable guide for parents navigating the treacherous waters of raising teenagers in today's digital environment. Scarlet, an award-winning author and experienced advocate, addresses the pressing issue of child safety with wit, humor, and a wealth of valuable information. The book is organized into four parts, each dealing with critical aspects of protecting teens from potential dangers. Scarlet begins by exploring how toxic people groom kids, offering a comprehensive understanding of the var...

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