I started reading Brené Brown’s books when I a friend said to me, “You have to read her books!” It was in the earlish days of Ted Talks, and her talk on Vulnerability rocketed her into the public eye. I wasn’t into watching videos at the time, so I picked…
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The books we read reflect who we are and what’s important to us. They also represent the cutting edge of who we hope to become. WHAT BOOKS ARE WAITING NEARBY WHILE YOU’RE BUSY DOING SOMETHING ELSE? This morning as I write, I have beside me an end table. It’s a “modern” 50’s…
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As part of The Women of Wisdom Series™, I am introducing three memoirs, each addressing the issue of abuse. Though the stories are different, the message is in many ways the same. Each memoir sheds light on the impact of abuse on us and provides lessons in survival. The women describe their journeys from a place of strength…
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The Silence of Morning: A Memoir of Time Undone is a powerful memoir of one mother’s struggle to come to terms with the sudden death of her son. Filled with wisdom and insight, Hickman’s writings can only be described as a prayer, one that comes straight from the center of her broken heart.…
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Aging Abundantly Book Club Update The Aging Abundantly Book Club on Facebook is going strong. We currently have 221 members and always welcome more! It’s a closed group and I monitor it to make sure that there are no unsavory characters lurking about, or spammers. In the past we have selected…
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I have followied Veronica and David James of Gypsynester fame since they first flew the empty nest and ventured into the world of life on the road. I admired there chutzpah and their sense of humor, not to mention their upbeat outlook on life. It was a breath of fresh air.…
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