The Self-Help Shelf

Happy Money Happy Life
Jason Vitug
Wiley
c/o Wiley Professional Trade Group
111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030-5774
www.wiley.com
9781394171262, $27.95, HC, 288pp

https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Money-Life-Multidimensional-Financial/dp/13941= 71269

Synopsis: With the publication of "Happy Money Happy Life: A Multidimension=
al Approach to Health, Wealth, and Financial Freedom", writer, speaker, and=
entrepreneur Jason Vitug delivers an exciting and practical discussion at = the intersection of our mental and emotional health and our money.

"Happy Money Happy Life" explores the importance of physical and spiritual = wellbeing, the interconnectedness of environmental comfort, meaningful work=
, and social connections as you learn to live a healthier, wealthier, and h= appier life. With insightful data from happiness research, you will underst= and how money weaves itself into every aspect of your life and how you can = masterfully use it to choose happiness.

"Happy Money Happy Life" features: Descriptions of the 8 dimensions of well= ness and a hands-on framework you can use to achieve your financial and lif=
e goals; 4 key principles to living a happier life; A holistic strategy for=
transforming your relationship with money into one that improves every ape=
ct of your wellbeing.

Critique: An indispensable roadmap to mental strength, physical health, fin= ancial success, and emotional intelligence, "Happy Money Happy Life: A Mult= idimensional Approach to Health, Wealth, and Financial Freedom" is an ideal=
DIY instructional guide for professionals, managers, workers, executives, = entrepreneurs, and non-specialist general readers who are ready to explore = the possibility that life is about joy and happiness, not merely titles and=
salaries. Exceptionally well written, organized and presented, "Happy Mone=
y Happy Life" is especially and unreservedly recommended for personal, prof= essional, community, college, and university library Financial Management c= ollections.

Editorial Note: Jason Vitug (https://www.jasonvitug.com) is an award-winnin=
g creator, author, speaker, entrepreneur, and producer. He is also the foun= der of the personal finance website www.phroogal.com and the creator of the=
Road to Financial Wellness. Additionally, he is the author of You Only Liv=
e Once: The Roadmap to Financial Wellness and a Purposeful Life.

A Bridge Not Too Far
Deepak Ohri
Waterside Productions
9781957807836, $24.95 Hardcover/$31.95 Audio

https://www.amazon.com/Bridge-Not-Too-Far-Creativity/dp/1957807830

A Bridge Not Too Far is both a memoir and a celebration of the entrepreneur= ial spirit. It charts the rise of Deepak Ohri from modest means to becoming=
the CEO of a circle of luxury hotels and restaurants in Asia, an endeavor = that earned him financial success and acclaim as an innovator in this field=
..

More than a rags-to-riches tale, however, A Bridge Not Too Far is the story=
of a businessman who created a vision of opportunity and achievement that = embraced both the bigger-picture thinking of the concept of hospitality, an=
d its simpler incarnation in joining employees and customers as part of a s= upportive symbiotic relationship. This approach to business is what ultimat= ely contributed to the success of a vision that embraced both loyalty and u= nderstanding the job and motivations of the lowest employee in the company.

"My goal was to make the world sit up and take notice." How this goal was e= nvisioned, achieved, and superseded by other goals more intrinsically tied =
to relationships and bridge-building is an essential focus, here. This guid=
e will appeal uniformly to self-help and business readers, with its real-wo= rld examples of adversity, bridge-building, and creating support systems th=
at work on many levels. The examination of what comprises success, achievem= ent, and the humanistic moves to achieve both will appeal to a wide audienc=
e.

While, of course, business leaders will want to consider A Bridge Not Too F=
ar for its focus on how wealth and business success work hand in hand, read= ers equally interested in self-improvement and cooperative life ventures wi=
ll find many lessons applicable to all kinds of life situations.

From birds-eye views to bigger picture thinking, A Bridge Not Too Far tackl=
es the gap that often exists between ideals and applications, offering, thr= ough many examples, strategies that can be applied to all walks of life and=
a myriad of ventures. Libraries looking for success stories that translate=
well to discussion groups will find A Bridge Not Too Far also highly recom= mendable to general reading groups, self-improvement circles, and business = discussion meetings as a survey of the educational and collaborative proces= s's ability to transform hearts and minds.

Find Your Mini Pumpkin
Victoria Short
www.authorvictoriashort.com
Grendel
9798986647005, $17.99, PB, 230pp

https://www.amazon.com/Find-Your-Mini-Pumpkin-Lessons/dp/B0BF6T5HJF

Synopsis: You are ready to take on the next chapter of your life, equipped = with all you have learned in school. But did your education prepare you for=
the reality of becoming a successful adult?

With the publication of "Find Your Mini Pumpkin: Life Lessons to Live with = Purpose", English teacher Victoria Short gives you the wisdom and wide-rang= ing advice she shared with her own students over her long career as an educ= ator. From how to invest in your own self-care to seeking out new authentic=
life experiences. "Find Your Mini Pumpkin" is collection of witty and hone=
st guidance that is like taking your favorite mentor with you on your life = journey.

Find your path to greater meaning with this collection of funny, insightful=
, and kind stories designed to help you face the world with mindfulness and=
grace. Reflect on how you choose to live with tips on: How to find your "m= ini pumpkin" (your chosen object, person, or idea that reminds you life is = beautiful and encourages you to be present); Improving self-care by listeni=
ng to your body, being gracious toward your shortcomings, and setting bound= aries; Strengthening your relationship network by listening closely, being = honest, managing disappointment, and letting others help you; Uncovering th=
e surprising benefits from imperfect people and unfair criticism; Pursuing = your career and family life with aspiration, doing difficult things, and re= fusing to worry about the approval of others.

The road ahead is unpredictable and overwhelming, filled with the joys and = pitfalls of the human experience. But the message of Victoria Short is that=
you are not alone. Whether you are a graduate embarking on a new path, or = are simply looking for encouragement and direction, you will appreciate and=
benefit from the wisdom in comprising this creative and encouraging guide =
to living authentically.

Critique: An inherently fascinating, insightful, and inspiring read from fi= rst page to last, "Find Your Mini Pumpkin: Life Lessons to Live with Purpos=
e" will be of special appeal to readers with an interest in Career Developm= ent and Vocational Guidance. While especially and unreservedly recommended = for personal, professional, community, and academic library Jobs/Careers an=
d Self-Help/Self-Improvement collections, it should be noted that "Find You=
r Mini Pumpkin" is also available in a digital book format (Kindle, $9.99).

Editorial Note: Victoria Short (https://authorvictoriashort.com) is a retir=
ed English teacher and veteran of the U.S. Army. She has been named Teacher=
of the Year and been featured in Harvard Ed. Magazine. In over 28 years as=
a teacher, she taught thousands of students and mentored many young educat= ors. Through the lens of literature and constant classroom interaction, she=
developed a philosophy of looking at the world with a curious and discerni=
ng eye.

The Fight Inside
Lynette Eddy, MSW
Independently Published
9798987419113, $29.95, HC, 196pp

https://www.amazon.com/Fight-Inside-Winning-Battle-Between/dp/B0BPVVJ9XF

Synopsis: After her husband died by suicide in 2010, Lynette Eddy fought th= rough the agonizing grief with one goal: to reclaim her personal strength a=
nd joy. This healing journey taught her that, while her husband's ego voice=
drove him to despair and self-destruction, there is another voice within u=
s, crying to be heard: the voice of our spirit. By tuning into this positiv=
e, life-affirming voice (and by minimizing the negative, destructive voice =
of the ego) Eddy improved the relationship with herself and released that w= hich caused her psychological suffering and held her back.

By overcoming her own personal struggles and through her experiences as a s= ocial worker, Eddy created the Open Heart Mindfulness approach, which will = help you discover the sense of freedom and inner peace that comes from sile= ncing fear-based voices and instead listening to the voice of your true sel=
f.

In addition to personal transformation, listening to ego or spirit results =
in consequences at a collective level. With so much going on in the world t= oday, it's more important than ever to tune into our spirit so we can conne=
ct with ourselves both individually and at the community level. Through her=
experience as a social worker, volunteering, and founding a nationally rec= ognized center for homeless and at-risk youth, with the publication of "The=
Fight Inside: Winning the Battle Between Your Ego and True Spirit", Eddy d= etails the steps we can take as a society to overcome the ego and be the ch= ange we want to see in the world.

Inside of you are the keys to authenticity, fulfillment, and happiness, as = well as the power to resolve even the most complicated existential threats =
in our society. "The Fight Inside" will guide you toward a rich, meaningful=
life.

Critique: Showing how to triumph over tragedy, "The Fight Inside: Winning t=
he Battle Between Your Ego and True Spirit" is especially commended to the = attention of anyone who is suffering severe loss, debilitating grief, life-= stilfuling depression. Exceptionally well written, impressively insightful,=
and ultimately inspiring, "The Fight Inside" is especially and unreservedl=
y recommended for community library Emotional Self-Help/Self-Improvement co= llections. It should be noted for personal reading lists that "The Fight In= side" is also available in a digital book format ($4.95).

Editorial Note: In addition to having a Masters degree in Social Work (MSW)=
, Lynette Eddy (www.lynetteeddy.com) is an author, social activist, and the=
founder of Eddy House, www.eddyhouse.org, an organization serving at risk = and homeless youth. She is a recipient of several national, state, and comm= unity awards for her achievements in social work. The Fight Inside is her f= irst book.

Gameness: Land on your feet, not on your feelings
David Dennis
Gameness Resources
https://gamenessleadership.com
9781951022228, $19.95, PB, 224pp

https://www.amazon.com/Gameness-Land-your-feet-feelings/dp/195102222X

Synopsis: What's gameness? We often hear the cryptic question, "Got game?" = But gameness isn't just about sports -- it's about life. It's a person's ab= ility to live beyond the inevitable problems and pains that threaten to der= ail us from our fullest potential. It's realizing that God didn't put us on=
earth merely to survive, but to take charge of our lives!

Gameness also means living each day with a never-quit mindset, resoluteness=
to a purpose, a fighting spirit, and the will required to act beyond our f= eelings. What is it about those who face life's biggest heartaches and find=
a way to bounce back and turn setbacks into breakthroughs? They've found t=
he secret of making life work, and with the publication of "Gameness: Land =
on your feet, not on your feelings", author David Dennis explains the secre=
t to all of us.

These aren't merely academic concepts to David. He has lived them, refined = them, and now, he's imparting his wisdom to the rest of us.

Critique: Essentially a DIY instructional guide written from a Christian pe= rspective for personal transformation and self-improvement, "Gameness: Land=
on your feet, not on your feelings" is impressively well written and thoro= ughly 'reader friendly' in organization and presentation. An inspiring and = 'real world' world practical compendium of observation, insight, personal e= xperience, and encouragement, "Gameness" is highly recommended for communit=
y library Self-Help/Self-Improvement collections. It should be also be note=
d for personal reading lists that "Gameness" is also readily available in a=
digital book format (Kindle, $8.49).

Editorial Note: David Dennis (https://eckerd.org/leadership/david-dennis) i=
s the President and Chief Executive Officer of Eckerd Connects, one of the = nation's largest nonprofits providing workforce development, Job Corps, juv= enile justice, and child welfare services across the country. He has earned=
certifications as a licensed professional counselor, marriage and family t= herapist, and childcare administrator. He holds a bachelor's degree from Ok= lahoma Baptist University and a master's degree in marriage and family coun= seling from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Reclaim Your Story
Carrie Jarosinski
August Learning Solutions
https://www.augustlearningsolutions.com
9781941626535, $17.99, PB, 288pp

https://www.amazon.com/Reclaim-Your-Story-Wellness-Storytelling/dp/19416265=
3X

Synopsis: With the publication of "Reclaim Your Story: Renew Your Health an=
d Wellness through the Power of Storytelling", Carrie Jarosinski leads you =
on a guided journey to renew your health and wellness by harnessing the pow=
er of storytelling in your life.

Storytelling is a powerful tool that has been used through the ages. It can=
be used to teach the next generation what to avoid and how to be successfu=
l and to warn of errors of the past. It can be leveraged to prevent repeat = failures or shared to rouse joy, wonder, and hope. Our ancestors drew pictu= res on walls to tell a story, elders told bedtime yarns to babes, pen was p=
ut to paper in fables that were written to entertain us with embedded moral=
s. Storytelling is interwoven in our human nature to impart wisdom.

"Reclaim Your Story" analyzes the power of storytelling within ourselves to=
support a journey to wellness. It uniquely blends storytelling and journal= ing to help you on your wellness journey.

In the pages of "Reclaim Your Story", Carrie Jarosinski shares anecdotes, a= sks questions, and helps you write your script for renewed health and welln= ess. With prompts and journaling space right in the book, it becomes your u= ltimate DIY guide to self-reflection and renewal.

Critique: An impressive compendium of instructive commentary, "Reclaim Your=
Story: Renew Your Health and Wellness through the Power of Storytelling" w= ill have a special value for anyone seeking catharsis from tragedy, illness=
, or loss. Eloquent, insightful, inspiring, 'real world practical' in organ= ization and presentation, "Reclaim Your Story" is highly recommended for pe= rsonal and professional Self-Help/Self-Improvement collections.

Editorial Note: Dr. Carrie Jarosinski (https://www.boldcontentment.com) is =
a registered nurse, wellness coach, educator, inspirational speaker, and au= thor.

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