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Serious Help for Parents of Seriously Angry Kids
Parenting Spike: A Seriously Difficult Child
Author: Andrew D. Gibson, PhD
Publisher: Loving Healing Press
ISBN: 978-1932690897
Kids-raising them and caring for them can be pretty challenging. Add a
psychiatric label or behavioral problem such as ADD, ADHD, bi-polar
disorder, oppositional defiance, etc., and parenting can become what
seems like a hopeless and insurmountable chore. Dr. Gibson has worked
with families of angry… Continue
Added by LAURI CRUMLEY COATES on October 15, 2010 at 6:02am — No Comments
An Excellent Gardening Resource, With or Without Deer Problems!
Volume 1: Perennials and Subshrubs
The Yucky Flower Series
Author: Carolyn Singer
Publisher: Garden Wisdom Press
ISBN: 978-0-9774851-0-5
Deer are beautiful, graceful creatures. Many people watch them with awe
and great enjoyment.....unless, of course, you are watching as they
devour your garden. Carolyn Singer shares her vast knowledge of
horticulture and landscaping with the reader, along with her personal
experiences… Continue
Added by LAURI CRUMLEY COATES on September 12, 2010 at 12:55am — No Comments
Why Good People Make Bad Choices:
Why Good People Make Bad Choices:
How You Can Develop Peace of Mind Through Integrity
Author: Charles Lawrence Allen
Publisher: Loving Healing Press
ISBN: 978-1-932690-25-5
This book is a part of Loving Healing Press' New Horizons In Therapy Series, an excellent and diverse series of self help/personal growth books utilizing a wide array of new techniques and ground breaking works in the field of psychology.
Charles L. Allen takes a look at the how and why…
Added by LAURI CRUMLEY COATES on August 1, 2010 at 6:42pm — No Comments
BOOK REVIEW: Journey From Head to Heart by Nancy Oelklaus
Journey From Head to Heart: Living and
Working Authentically
Author: Nancy Oelklaus
Publisher: Loving Healing Press
ISBN: 978-1-932690-43-9
In today's stressed. rushed and economically depressed world, many are worn out and heartsick, tired of working harder and harder to just keep from drowning, and seeing no end in sight. Nancy Oelklaus has compiled an outstanding resource to lead the reader through these exhausting and discouraging periods of life.
She…
Added by LAURI CRUMLEY COATES on August 1, 2010 at 12:20pm — No Comments
Like Christopher Moore? You will love Ross Cavins! BOOK REVIEW: Follow The Money
Follow The Money: A Collection of Interconnected Short Stories
Author: Ross Cavins
Publisher: RCG Publishing
ISBN: 978-1438253961
I knew I had discovered a Kindred Spirit in author Ross Cavins when he started this collection of short stories with an all time favorite quote of mine from Moliere: "Writing is like prostitution. First You do it for love, then for a few close friends and then for money." This book is among the funniest I have ever read.
What I…
Added by LAURI CRUMLEY COATES on July 21, 2010 at 10:10am — No Comments
Living A More Authentic Life; Book Review: Housekeeping for the Soul
Housekeeping for the Soul: A Practical Guide to Restoring Your Inner Sanctuary
Author: Sandra Carrington-Smith
Publisher: O Books
ISBN: 978-1-84694-281-5
Imagine your emotional life and well being as a house, your home. That's the fascinating premise of this book, and it introduces us to a writer with much talent and insight.
We've all passed houses in well-kept neighborhoods that just didn't fit in. Maybe the unmowed lawn got your attention, or curtainless and…
Added by LAURI CRUMLEY COATES on July 20, 2010 at 6:44pm — No Comments
Help For Families of Recovering Addicts
Transformational Recovery for Families
of Addicts
Authors: Liliane Desjardins, Nancy Oelklaus, Irene Watson
Publisher: Life Scripts Press
ISBN: 978-1-932690-97-2
When a family member has an addiction (to alcohol, drugs, etc.) the other members of the family by necessity are forced to change their behaviors, their lifestyle and their expectations. In many cases, these changes have occurred slowly and over a period of years or even… Continue
Added by LAURI CRUMLEY COATES on June 30, 2010 at 6:30pm — No Comments
Book Review: Terror Time by William P. Robertson A GREAT BOOK FOR A GOOD SCARE!
Several of the poems, while written simply, are haunting and will stay with the reader for some time. Robertson has a… Continue
Added by LAURI CRUMLEY COATES on November 3, 2009 at 12:23am — No Comments
The Organ Grinder and The Monkey Stunning Characters, At Turns Hilarious, Raw and Heartbreaking
Author: Sam Moffie
Publisher: Xlibris
Sam Moffie has gifted readers with a really outstanding and unusual read. In great detail and marvelous characterization, he shares a wealth of imaginative and unique life stories of three fantastically eccentric characters. All three of these characters share the same therapist. This therapist has a great impact on all of them, in most unexpected ways.
The stories told by our characters… Continue
Added by LAURI CRUMLEY COATES on October 28, 2009 at 2:32pm — No Comments
Suspenseful, Entertaining, Hard to Put Down
Author: Patricia Gussin
Publisher: Oceanview Publishing
When Paul Parnell died, he left behind a fortune in the billions, adult children by three different mothers, and a number of grandchildren and in-laws. Prior to his death, Paul realized that one of the regrets of his life was not being active and available in the lives of his children. His trusted lawyer is instructed to create an iron-clad will that requires his 6 surviving children to examine their… Continue
Added by LAURI CRUMLEY COATES on October 24, 2009 at 11:28pm — No Comments
An Excellent Reference for Premarital Counseling
Author: Sandra L. Ceren
Publisher: Loving Healing Press
We all know that a large percentage of American marriages end in divorce. These numbers are even higher for subsequent marriages. No one gets married planning to have it fail. However, many couples put more emphasis on planning the wedding than they do on planning the actual marriage. As a Therapist, you have a… Continue
Added by LAURI CRUMLEY COATES on October 21, 2009 at 9:04am — No Comments
An Outstanding Mystery, Written in That Great 1940's Crime Noir Style!
Taking place in the late spring of 1945, a hardworking woman, Annette Mosconi, husband missing in action in the war and a son readying for college; is thrown into jail, falsely accused of… Continue
Added by LAURI CRUMLEY COATES on October 19, 2009 at 6:57pm — No Comments
Motivational and Inspiring: Add to Your List of Must Reads--The Upside of Fear, by Weldon Long
(Winner of the 2009 New York Book Festival's award in the Biography/Autobiography category )
Author: Weldon Long
Publisher: Greenleaf Book Group
I am recommending this book to everyone I know! The author delivers a true tale that is heartbreaking, funny, motivational, and feel-good, all rolled into one book.
Growing up, Wally had a father that was distant, and while never… Continue
Added by LAURI CRUMLEY COATES on October 15, 2009 at 12:39am — No Comments
Torn-Good for Older Teens, regarding Sexual Identity Confusion
by Amber Lehman
Pub: Closet Case Press
isbn: 978-0-9795933-6-9
For some people, discovering their actual sexual identity is easy; they are heterosexual and always know that without questioning it; or they have always known they were homosexual. Times have changed, and I think it's probably easier in today's world to be gay or lesbian than in the old days. However, I would imagine that not knowing for sure one way or the other would still be… Continue
Added by LAURI CRUMLEY COATES on October 11, 2009 at 8:57am — No Comments
A Ground Breaking Work, But Not For Beginners
The book is well done, set up in a very easy to follow format. Each theory is explained in detail, and the author offers his opinion on the flaws and fallacies of each. It's obvious that much research and study has gone into each review, as… Continue
Added by LAURI CRUMLEY COATES on October 7, 2009 at 11:57pm — No Comments
Regaining Control of Your Life: A Wonderful Step by Step Guide
Author: Tami Brady
Publisher: Loving Healing Press
Independence means different things to different people. Tami Brady, the Author of Regaining Control: When Love Becomes A Prison, has written an excellent book that speaks to all women, regardless of their personal situation and views on independence.
It's a sad fact of life that many women will live at least part of their… Continue
Added by LAURI CRUMLEY COATES on October 7, 2009 at 11:04am — No Comments
Great Resource for Helping Survivors of Sexual Abuse
Author: Amy Barth
Publisher: Loving Healing Press
This is a great book for any survivor of sex abuse, of nearly any age. Written in a very easy to understand format, it is simple and straightforward. The main point is made over and over again.....IT IS NOT YOUR FAULT! This little gem of a book reminds survivors over and over, and that's a needed reminder, as most abuse survivors do tend to blame themselves.
The book doesn't… Continue
Added by LAURI CRUMLEY COATES on October 5, 2009 at 10:37am — No Comments
Well Written, Engaging and Enjoyable: Water Landing, by Jonathan Slusher
Author: Jonathan Slusher
Publisher: Cow Chip Press
Pretty often, the day to day grind of life gets in the way of really living it. Unfulfilled dreams, relationships, life-long goals etc., can often take a backseat to the day to day. Usually, we need a real wake-up call to become aware of this.
In this novel, our main character, Lukas Kettle, is doing just that. He wants to write, but is working a lab job to make ends meet. His last… Continue
Added by LAURI CRUMLEY COATES on October 4, 2009 at 10:30am — No Comments
You May Change Your Views On Our Criminal Justice System
Author: John Rislove
We all know the terrible toll, financial and otherwise, that repeat offenders take on our lives, financially and emotionally. Daily, we read and hear about a person with a long criminal record, known for violence, being released from prision only to reoffend, usually in a horrible manner, only to return to jail again. Over and over, the pattern repeats itself, with heartbreaking results and impact to society and victims… Continue
Added by LAURI CRUMLEY COATES on September 28, 2009 at 11:30am — No Comments
A Death For Beauty A Literary Masterpiece
Author: Alberto Rios Arias
Publisher: Freedom Rivers Books
It is not often that I read a novel that I would personally consider to be a masterpiece. Alberto Rios Arias has done just that with A Death For Beauty. Making no apologizes for the character and lifestyle of Virginia Mae Mercy, her story is laid bare before the reader. Love her or hate her, you will definitely be moved by the story of her life.
Filled with rich imagery, I was… Continue
Added by LAURI CRUMLEY COATES on September 28, 2009 at 12:04am — No Comments
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- Serious Help for Parents of Seriously Angry Kids
- An Excellent Gardening Resource, With or Without Deer Problems!
- Why Good People Make Bad Choices:
- BOOK REVIEW: Journey From Head to Heart by Nancy Oelklaus
- Like Christopher Moore? You will love Ross Cavins! BOOK REVIEW: Follow The Money
- Living A More Authentic Life; Book Review: Housekeeping for the Soul
- Help For Families of Recovering Addicts
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- Well Written, Engaging and Enjoyable: Water Landing, by Jonathan Slusher
- Torn-Good for Older Teens, regarding Sexual Identity Confusion
- Help For Families of Recovering Addicts
- Book Review: Terror Time by William P. Robertson A GREAT BOOK FOR A GOOD SCARE!
- Unusual Story, Unusual Writing Style, Unusual Setting
- A Pig In The Rumble Seat: A Wonderful Collection of Short Stories-review
- Living A More Authentic Life; Book Review: Housekeeping for the Soul
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