Tag: #BooksThatHeal

Rise and Thrive Above Cancer Journal by Dr. Achim Zinggrebe (Book Review #2252)

Published by wellness tracker Dr. Achim Zinggrebe, the “Rise and Thrive Above Cancer” Journal is designed for caregivers, friends, and family members of cancer patients. The journal focuses on enabling intentionality, encouraging emotional expression, and promoting resilience in all cancer patients.

The Ethical Coaches’ Handbook: A Guide to Developing Ethical Maturity in Practice by Wendy-Ann Smith (Book Review #2153)

In the fast-growing field of coaching, few topics carry as much weight—and yet are often overlooked—as ethics. The Ethical Coaches’ Handbook fills this gap with impressive clarity, depth, and practical application. Edited by Wendy-Ann Smith, Jonathan Passmore, Eve Turner, and Yi-Ling Lai, this handbook… Continue Reading “The Ethical Coaches’ Handbook: A Guide to Developing Ethical Maturity in Practice by Wendy-Ann Smith (Book Review #2153)”

Proxima’s Gift by Marc Peter Keane (Book Review #2132)

In Proxima’s Gift, Marc Peter Keane delivers a luminous and profound meditation on empathy, ecological connection, and human evolution. Best known for his contemplative writing on Japanese gardens and aesthetics, Keane shifts from nonfiction to speculative fiction with remarkable skill, crafting a utopian novel… Continue Reading “Proxima’s Gift by Marc Peter Keane (Book Review #2132)”

Not Good Enough Girl by Sondra R. Brooks (Book Review #2118)

In Not Good Enough Girl: A Memoir of an Inconvenient Daughter, Sondra R. Brooks opens a raw and deeply intimate window into the lifelong emotional tightrope walked by daughters of dysfunctional mothers. With poignant honesty and poetic clarity, Brooks recounts the unraveling effects of… Continue Reading “Not Good Enough Girl by Sondra R. Brooks (Book Review #2118)”

All My Cake & What It Cost Me: Small Steps to Big Change by Gerardo (Jerry) Gutierrez (Book Review #2100)

Gerardo “Jerry” Gutierrez’s All My Cake & What It Cost Me is a beautifully candid and refreshingly grounded memoir that transcends typical self-help fare. This is not a book of bold declarations or quick-fix promises—it’s a story of real, raw transformation built on the… Continue Reading “All My Cake & What It Cost Me: Small Steps to Big Change by Gerardo (Jerry) Gutierrez (Book Review #2100)”

Unexpected Awakening by Laurie S. Jacobson (Book Review #2077)

Laurie S. Jacobson’s Unexpected Awakening is a luminous, raw, and redemptive journey into healing, told through the lens of one woman’s life-altering stay at a Buddhist monastery. Blending memoir with spiritual insight, it is both a testament to personal resilience and an invitation to… Continue Reading “Unexpected Awakening by Laurie S. Jacobson (Book Review #2077)”

The Woman on the Ferry by Brenda K. Uekert, PhD (Book Review #2076)

Brenda K. Uekert’s The Woman on the Ferry is a beautifully written, soul-searching memoir that explores what it means to reclaim your life on your own terms—mile by mile, moment by moment. At its heart, it’s a story of reinvention, of listening to the… Continue Reading “The Woman on the Ferry by Brenda K. Uekert, PhD (Book Review #2076)”

Raised by a Narcissist: That Woman aka My MotherBy Serena Bennett (Book Review #2072)

Serena Bennett’s Raised by a Narcissist is more than a memoir—it’s a reckoning. Told with striking clarity and heartfelt vulnerability, this book is a raw, unfiltered journey through childhood trauma, emotional neglect, and the long path toward healing. Each chapter stands as both a… Continue Reading “Raised by a Narcissist: That Woman aka My MotherBy Serena Bennett (Book Review #2072)”