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My Life as Akama by Oded (Book Review #2261)
Akama’s Life, as written by a lifelong writer, comes to life through the voice of Akama, a complex, enigmatic, and lyrical character. In his novel Akama’s Life, Oded blurs the lines between spiritual autobiography and philosophical journey by drawing on his extensive academic background in philosophy, psychology, and digital culture.
Read MoreThe Bystander by John David (Book Review #2260)
The Bystander, written by John David, is a traditional thriller with unusual depth, thanks to its moral overtones. It begins with a public shooting, which is captured on television, and the person who stops the shooting is called a “citizen hero.” From the start, an all-encompassing, complex story unfolds…realistically. The Bystander is a thriller about journalism, media manipulation, political agendas, and the cost of seeking the truth. It reads like a movie. The author uses real-life examples of how the media affects our lives and draws on other books in the same genre.
Read MoreSurviving Paris by Robin Davis (Book Review #2259)
Robin Davis’ Surviving Paris is a gripping, heartfelt, and fiercely honest memoir that delivers both a love letter and a challenge to the City of Light. It’s not about fairytales. It’s about survival, vulnerability, and unexpected strength.
Read MoreShining the Light: A Life of Resilience, Creativity, and Impact by Ashu Egbe (Book Review #2258)
A beautifully personal memoir, Ashu Egbe’s Shining the Light tells the inspiring story of one’s journey from adversity through self-discovery and into a life of purposeful impact.
Read MoreSuccess by 1000 Cuts by Hamish Armstrong (Book Review #2257)
Success by 1000 Cuts is an honest, brutally honest guide to personal growth, purpose-driven living, and long-term fulfillment. Hamish Armstrong backs this up with more than a decade of consulting, ultra-endurance sports, entrepreneurship, and relentless self-experimentation. There are no sugar-coated hard truths in this book; there is a roadmap based not on wishful thinking, but on intent, action, and multiple repeatable actions (or “cuts to success” as he refers to them).
Read MoreHappy New Year — With Gratitude —Ten Years In — Thank You for the Journey
Happy New Year to our community,
As we step into a new year, I want to pause and say thank you—from the heart.
This year marks ten years of Review Tales, and that milestone belongs to all of you. To the writers, contributors, editors, creatives, readers, and friends who have supported this space over the years: your presence has shaped it more than you know.
What began as a small place for thoughtful faith, writing, and conversation has grown because of your trust, your words, your questions, and your encouragement. Some of you have walked alongside this work quietly, others visibly—but every contribution has mattered.
To our authors and contributors: thank you for lending your voices, your insight, and your time. To our readers and supporters: thank you for reading attentively, engaging generously, and returning year after year. You are the reason this work continues.
I enter this new year with deep gratitude and renewed hope for what lies ahead. May the coming year bring clarity, creativity, faithfulness, and meaningful conversations for us all.
Here’s to the journey so far—and to what’s still to come.
With sincere thanks,
Jeyran Main
Editor-in-Chief
Navigate Your Emotions by Exploring Them Like Games by Victoria Ichizli-Bartels (Book Review #2256)
“Navigate Your Emotions” by Victoria Ichizli-Bartels presents a new and unique approach to understanding how to change how we feel. The author has developed an approach that is both playful and highly practical. With her combination of a kind, scientific, and empowering style, she provides an alternative to how we typically perceive our emotions (particularly those considered difficult). She asks readers to consider this: What if each of our emotional responses (even the worst ones) could be thought of as opportunities for us to “level up” in life’s game?
Read MoreThe Aura Color Wheel by Helen Ye Plehn (Book Review #2255)
Helen Ye Plehn’s “The Aura Color Wheel” offers a colorful, spiritually informative way for readers to learn about the soul’s purpose, its emotional patterns, and how to grow personally. The system is based on a combination of different types of metaphysical wisdom (e.g, aura readings, Vedic astrology, chakra work, feng shui). Through this system, Plehn invites the reader to look at the individual colour of their soul’s aura and see how this colour relates to their unique gifts, wounds, and lessons they have to learn in the spirit. “The Aura Color Wheel”, published by Hay House, is a vibrant and energetically alive non-fiction book. The foundation of the book is the Aura Colour Wheel; this is the system Plehn used to decode the essence of your soul’s aura using the colours associated with the aura.
Read MoreLicensing for Leverage by Mitch Russo (Book Review #2253)
In Licensing for Leverage, Mitch Russo uncovers one of the most significant hidden advantages of every business: the potential for passive income from your company’s unutilized Intellectual Property (IP) if properly leveraged.
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