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Healing Conversations: Talking Yourself Out of Conflict and Loneliness
by David RobertsHealing Conversations brings to life the seven elements of how to have deep and fulfilling conversations so that people can connect in a world with many conversational obstacles. Conversation is the way human beings connect. Great friendships are defined by the way one speaks, listens, and flows through the joy of effortless conversation. As the divisions in culture deepen due to politics, generational misunderstanding, the complexity of gender, the struggle to be politically correct, and every other possible human condition, conversation is becoming more and more dangerous. Most people feel an ever-increasing need to be careful with their words. It may be good to be thoughtful of language, but this is a new kind of carefulness. The anxiety of culture is leading people to communicate less and that leads to isolation and divisiveness.Healing Conversations is a simple way to revolutionize communication. It offers practical help to allow readers to talk their way out of conflict and loneliness. Within Healing Conversations, Dave Roberts helps readers to learn, gain perspective, grow, accomplish real work, come together for a greater good, but even more, helps them to feel intimately connected to the people around them again through the power of conversation.
Healing Depression without Medication: A Psychiatrist's Guide to Balancing Mind, Body, and Soul
by Jodie SkillicornWhat if everything we thought we knew about depression—and how to heal from it—was wrong? Many antidepressants—the first line in our standard of care for treating depression—bring with them potential health risks, yet 1 in 6 Americans takes medication to alleviate feeling sad, anxious, stuck, or unable to focus or sleep. More and more, conventional medicine pathologizes how we respond to life&’s challenges—like feeling trapped in an unfulfilling job, grieving the death of a loved one, or being anxious about a bad relationship—telling us that they&’re symptoms of disease. Psychiatrist Jodie Skillicorn presents a new path, debunking the myth of the neurochemical imbalance and exploring the roots of depression, such as adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and poorly managed day-to-day stress. Evidence-based and fully supported by current depression research, Dr. Skillicorn&’s holistic methods for beating depression—including nutrition, mindfulness, fostering meaningful connections, exercise, sleep, nature, and breathwork—empower readers to become agents of their own wholeness and healing.
Healing PTSD: A CBT Workbook for Taking Back Your Life
by Sabina Mauro PsyDTake the reins back from PTSD—evidence-based tools to help you live your best life After a traumatic event, you may find yourself surviving one day at a time, rather than feeling and functioning at your best. While recovery may seem difficult, you can change how you respond to traumatic memories and begin taking control of your life again. Healing PTSD is filled with exercises, tools, and strategies based in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help you manage your PTSD symptoms, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and thrive. Start the healing process with research-supported techniques and activities for finding calm, reframing your thoughts, being present, accepting the uncertain, and facing your fears. You'll learn how to identify your triggers, overcome challenges, recognize your own growth and resilience, and maintain your healing over the long term. Healing PTSD includes: Intro to trauma & PTSD—Gain a better understanding of the different types of trauma, how it affects the brain, and the signs and symptoms of PTSD and complex PTSD. CBT for PTSD—Learn why cognitive behavioral therapy is the gold standard for managing PTSD symptoms and improving well-being. Tools for healing—Use proven methods and strategies to help heal PTSD and live a healthier, happier life. Better understand and manage your PTSD symptoms with the practical strategies and exercises in this book.
Healing Racial Trauma: The Road to Resilience
by Sheila Wise Rowe"People of color have endured traumatic histories and almost daily assaults on our dignity. We have prayed about racism, been in denial, or acted out in anger, but we have not known how to individually or collectively pursue healing from the racial trauma."
Healing at the Movies: How Indian Films Can Educate and Sensitise Us
by Gajra Kottary Ridhi Ridhi SardaPopcorn tub ready. Phone on silent. Back reclined. Lights dim. Let the magic begin!The Indian cinema has a power over us like no other. Be it the cast, the songs, the story, or the message, film-viewing as an experience is much more than just for &‘entertainment, entertainment, and entertainment&’. Be it a good movie or bad, we love to discuss, debate, and analyse. There is no denying that they stay with us for a long time, because bade-bade deshon mein aisi chhoti-chhoti baatein hoti rehti hain.Healing at the Movies is a book about cinema and its impact on us. Apart from the glitz, the glamour, and the sparkle, films can subconsciously influence our thoughts and how we react to situations in life. The three uninterrupted hours that we give, we share each character&’s pain and problems as much as their joys and celebrations. This is where reality and fiction merge together . . . where a song and dance sequence can teach us more about society than society itself. *Cue the song: Khalbali hai khalbali*Every film is a reflection of its times. This book is a treasure trove of movies made on pertinent social issues that will not only rekindle your love for the Indian cinema but also make you a better, informed human being. So, what are you waiting for? Picture abhi baaki hai mere dost ...
Healing with Light Frequencies: The Transformative Power of Star Magic
by Jerry SargeantAccess high-vibrational Consciousness Codes to heal your body and mind • Explains how to work with extraterrestrial light frequencies to clear, energize, uplift, and empower your body and mind and speed up the healing process • Offers basic, intermediate, and advanced ways of healing, with step-by-step illustrations, exercises, meditations, and real-life cases of Star Magic transformations • Illustrates holograph blueprints, pineal gland activation, and how to work with the Mer-ka-ba field to turbocharge your life, as well as many other powerful techniques Star Magic Healing aligns you with high-vibrational Consciousness Codes and extraterrestrial light frequencies that expand your consciousness, shift your vibration, and speed up the healing process. Present on Earth in ancient Egyptian times, these Codes will transform your inner world and, in turn, upgrade your external reality. Through a series of major life events, Jerry Sargeant has reawakened this advanced soul technology and shares it here to help unleash the full potential of every living being. Jerry reveals how to connect with and harness extraterrestrial light frequencies to energize, uplift, and consciously empower your own life, others, and the planet. The author shares practical Star Magic Healing tools with step-by-step illustrations as well as visualizations, exercises, and meditations to shift your vibration and bring about rapid healing that lasts. He discusses holographic blueprints, pineal gland activation, quantum knowledge, parallel realities, shadow parasites, and the impact of crystals and sacred geometry. Offering basic, intermediate, and advanced ways of healing, the author explains how to work at the cellular level, clearly demonstrating how advanced healing is readily available for everyone. Learn how to activate your Mer-ka-ba field and open up to infinite streams of abundance. Jerry also shares real-life case studies, recounting how he has used high-vibrational light frequencies to successfully remove tumors, restore eyesight, heal hearts and relationships, and supercharge businesses for massive success. Star Magic offers an opportunity to heal at the deepest levels and find alignment with your life purpose. Star Magic Codes of Consciousness will connect you to the frequency of unconditional love, unleashing colossal inner wisdom and super-heightened awareness that enable you to manifest your perfect reality quickly. We each have the ancient power to heal and transform within us, and Star Magic offers the key to unleashing this power.
Healthy Me, Healthy Us: Your Relationships Are Only as Strong as You Are
by Les Parrott Leslie Parrott#1 New York Times bestselling authors and renowned psychologists Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott share the single most important secret to happy relationships.Relationships are rife with disappointment--but they are also the primary source of personal happiness. So it is no surprise that the number one question Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott hear over and over is, What's the single most important thing you can do for your relationships? After over twenty-five years of researching, writing, and speaking on this subject, in Healthy Me, Healthy Us the Parrotts have whittled down their answer to the truth contained in this single sentence: if you try to build intimacy with another person before you have gotten whole on your own, all your relationships become an attempt to complete yourself. Relationship skills, tips, and tactics? Sure. They have their place. But meaningful relationships--the kind we all long for--grow from something deeper, something stronger, something that has more to do with being than doing.This groundbreaking book provides the three hallmarks to psychological, emotional, and spiritual health, pointing the way to true and lasting wholeness that can revolutionize every relationship you attempt to build.
Heart Breath Mind: Train Your Heart to Conquer Stress and Achieve Success
by Dr. Leah LagosStress is not in your head, it&’s in your body—this is the key to peak performance that Leah Lagos, PsyD, BCB, an internationally known expert in biofeedback and sport and performance psychology, wants us to know. In this book, she shares with readers for the first time the same program that she uses with top athletes, CEOs, business leaders—anyone who wants and needs to perform at their best. What makes her scientifically proven 10-week program unlike any other is that she recognizes the link between heart rhythms and stress to create specific, clinically tested exercises and breathing techniques that allow you to control your body&’s physical response to stress. She pairs this training with cognitive-behavioral exercises to offer a two-tiered process for strengthening health and performance, enabling readers to respond more flexibly to stressful situations, let go of negative thoughts and emotions, and ultimately be more focused and confident under pressure.
Heart Talk: 52 Weeks of Self-Love, Self-Care, and Self-Discovery
by Cleo WadeInspired by her conversations with the thousands of readers she has met on her nationwide sold-out tours, Heart Talk: The Journal is a space to share your own trusts alongside hers. As Cleo writes, &“The best thing about your life is that it is constantly in a state of design. This means you have, at all times, the power to redesign it. Make moves, allow shifts, smile more, do more, do less, say no, say yes - just remember, when it comes to your life, you are not only the artist but the masterpiece as well.&” Inside, you will find the opportunity to let go, feel what you need to feel, discover your own poetic wisdom, and become the person you want to be.
Heart Talk: 52 Weeks of Self-Love, Self-Care, and Self-Discovery
by Cleo WadeBased on Cleo Wade&’s bestselling book, Heart Talk, these pages string together gentle prompts, words of encouragement, and inquiries into the body, mind, and soul.Inspired by her conversations with the thousands of fans she has met on her nationwide sold-out tours, Heart Talk: The Journal is a space to share your own truths alongside hers. As Cleo writes, &“The best thing about your life is that it is constantly in a state of design. This means you have, at all times, the power to redesign it. Make moves, allow shifts, smile more, do more, do less, say no, say yes—just remember, when it comes to your life, you are not only the artist but the masterpiece, as well.&” Inside, you will find the opportunity to let go, feel what you need to feel, discover your own poetic wisdom, and become the person you want to be.
Heartfelt Parenting: Using the Neuroscience of Connection To Nurture Your Children for Resilience and Wellbeing
by Shelly ChauhanDrawing on current powerful neuroscience, this book equips you with a deep insight into how your interconnected brain, mind and body shapes your capacity for heartfelt connection, emotional regulation and compassion, and the compelling influence this has on your child's developing mind.We know, based on established brain science, that children develop well in the care of parents who can regulate and express their own emotions effectively, who are present and attentive rather than in 'autopilot' mode, and who show warmth, empathy and compassion along with the requisite level of authority towards them. But in this day and age of relentless mental overload, busy schedules and constant stimulation, many parents know how difficult it can be to exude the sense of openness, warmth and connection that children need to develop well. The last thing parents need is yet more prescriptive advice about what you should and shouldn't think, do or say as a parent, so this this book helps you understand, in a tangible way, how to feel relaxed, open and compassionate when you are around your children. This is a vital ingredient in parenting, because this feeling state, involving your brain, nervous system, heart, facial expressions and voice, deeply calms your children, enables them to listen to you and respect your rules, and nourishes their brains for life-long resilience, empathy, self-acceptance and authenticity. Shelly Chauhan's approach removes some of the stress and complexity that parenting seems to involve these days and turns it into the intuitive, natural and enjoyable process it is able to be.
Hello I Want to Die Please Fix Me: Depression in the First Person
by Anna Mehler PapernyAward-winning journalist Anna Mehler Paperny's stunning memoir chronicles with courageous honesty and uncommon eloquence her experience of depression and her quest to explore what we know and don't know about this disease that afflicts almost a fifth of the population--providing an invaluable guide to a system struggling to find solutions. As fascinating as it is heartrending, as outrageously funny as it is serious, it is a must-read for anyone impacted by depression--and that's pretty much everybody. Depression is a havoc-wreaking illness that masquerades as personal failing and hijacks your life. After a major suicide attempt in her early twenties, Anna Mehler Paperny resolved to put her reporter's skills to use to get to know her enemy, setting off on a journey to understand her condition, the dizzying array of medical treatments on offer and a medical profession in search of answers. Charting the way depression wrecks so many, she maps competing schools of therapy, pharmacology, cutting-edge medicine, the pill-popping pitfalls of long-term treatment, the glaring unknowns and the institutional shortcomings that both patients and practitioners are up against. She interviews leading medical experts across Canada and the US, from psychiatrists to neurologists, brain-mapping pioneers to family practitioners, and others dabbling in strange hypotheses--and shares compassionate conversations with fellow sufferers.Hello I Want to Die Please Fix Me tracks Anna's quest for knowledge and her desire to get well. Impeccably reported, it is a profoundly compelling story about the human spirit and the myriad ways we treat (and fail to treat) the disease that accounts for more years swallowed up by disability than any other in the world.
Hello, Fears: Crush Your Comfort Zone and Become Who You're Meant to Be
by Michelle PolerAre you ready to break free from the grip of fear and embark on a journey of personal growth and empowerment? For readers of motivational books like Daring Greatly and Girl, Wash Your Face, this growth mindset personal development book from acclaimed speaker and influencer, Michelle Poler, will help you push out of your comfort zone and find authentic happiness.With a captivating blend of vulnerability, humor, and actionable insights, Michelle shares her story of conquering 100 fears in 100 days and provides a roadmap to help you navigate the uncharted territories of your fears. From public speaking and taking risks to facing rejection and embracing vulnerability, Hello, Fears equips you with the tools and mindset needed to set life-changing goals, embrace courage, and live a life without limits.Learn how to identify and understand your fears, uncovering their root causesDiscover proven techniques to step out of your comfort zone and face challenges with confidenceOvercome the fear of failure and transform setbacks into stepping stones for successEmbrace vulnerability and build authentic connections in your personal and professional lifeCultivate resilience and adaptability in the face of uncertainty and changeDevelop a growth mindset and harness fear as a catalyst for personal growthWhether you're struggling with fear in your career, relationships, or personal aspirations, Hello, Fears provides the guidance and motivation you need to break free and live a life driven by courage, resilience, and purpose. Embrace the transformative power of fear and unlock your true potential today!
Herbal Medicine for Emotional Healing: 101 Natural Remedies for Anxiety, Depression, Sleep, and More
by Tina SamsSoothe your heart and ease your mind—the essential guide to herbal emotional support When your emotional or mental health feels fragile, nature and its medicines are powerful allies. Herbal Medicine for Emotional Healing is packed with wisdom for employing gentle yet effective plant medicines to support your emotional well-being. These herbal medicine remedies can work to relieve symptoms of depression, anxiety, phobias, and stress—or provide aid during times of grief or worry. Explore the basics of herbal medicine and its many emotional applications. Learn to make teas, tinctures, salves, and other simple but potent preparations, all with key safety guidelines. Now herbal help is at your fingertips when you need to calm your mind, soothe your heart, or invigorate your spirit. Herbal Medicine for Emotional Healing includes: 101 rejuvenating recipes—Make targeted formulas like Fear of Flying Tincture, Sore Muscle Salve, Soothe-the-Mood Syrup, Sleep Potion, and more. 31 herbal allies—Find the therapeutic uses of individual herbs, plus their key cautions and interactions, common preparations, and recommended doses. Holistic wellness—Discover herbal medicine that can also treat physical symptoms like headaches, hives, indigestion, or muscle tension. Harness the power of natural medicine to support your emotional and mental wellness with Herbal Medicine for Emotional Healing.
Herbal Remedies for Beginners: Natural Ways to Treat Ailments
by Sandra KynesQuick and Easy Remedies for Holistic HealthThis impressive book contains almost 200 recipes for herbal remedies that anyone can use, even if you've never worked with herbs. Expert Sandra Kynes shows how herbal remedies can treat everything from the flu to kidney stones and can be made from ingredients commonly stocked in your kitchen.Herbal Remedies for Beginners is cleverly organized and cross-referenced so you can look up remedies by ailment or by herb, making it easy to find what you need. You'll discover how to make the remedies and a wide variety of application methods from teas and oils to balms and gels. With everything from a basil and lemongrass salve for soothing insect bites to a ginger and turmeric syrup for alleviating motion sickness, this is the perfect beginner's guide to natural wellness.
Here to Make Friends: How to Make Friends as an Adult: Advice to Help You Expand Your Social Circle, Nurture Meaningful Relationships, and Build a Healthier, Happier Social Life
by Hope KelaherSkip the small talk and learn how to build a supportive community, engage with new people, and cultivate authentic, long-lasting friendships at every stage of life. It sometimes seems like everyone has a big, happy, fulfilling social life, full of lifelong friendships...except you. As we grow older and school friendships fade, it can be difficult to meet new people and cultivate meaningful friendships. How do you strike up a conversation with a stranger? How do you move from mutual acquaintances to real friends? Here to Make Friends has the answers to all of these questions and more. Written by a licensed therapist, this book is packed full of helpful advice and tips to overcome social anxiety and start building a stronger social circle, such as: Tips for moving past small talk Advice for getting out of your own head Suggestions for fun and memorable &“friend dates&” Strategies for connecting meaningfully with other people Everyone wants to feel connected. Here to Make Friends is the perfect companion for moving past the sometimes-lonely post-school stage and into lasting, fulfilling friendships.
Hidden Potential: Revealing What God Can Do through You
by Wendy PopeFears. Faults. Failures. Frailties. Every woman at some point wonders, Do I have to get past all my weaknesses before God can use me? Wendy Pope is happy to tell readers: No! You don&’t have to overcome, correct, rise above, or get strong before you are qualified to be part of God&’s plan. He can use you right now. You are a worthwhile possibility. In Hidden Potential, readers see that they can be: faithful, even in fearincluded in God&’s plans, even in weaknessesworth something, even in failurevaluable, even in pain Pope explores the life of a fearful murderer on the run with a speech problem and daddy issues—also known as Moses—to show readers God&’s power and grace. As she writes, God will never count anyone out as long as they count themselves as His children. Hidden Potential includes discussion, reflection, and Bible study questions, challenges to take readers further in their faith, and real-life stories from other women to remind readers they are not alone.
Historias que impactan: Cómo la narración puede cautivar clientes, influenciar audiencias y transformar
by Kindra HillEn el momento en que tomas el control de tus historias, tomas el control de tu negocio y de tu vida. "Hagas lo que hagas, estés donde estés en tu carrera, este es el libro que debes leer ahora mismo. Práctico, divertido y verídico, el nuevo libro de Kindra es imprescindible." -SETH GODIN, autor de This Is Marketing, bestseller de The New York Times Seguramente has escuchado que las historias son la mejor herramienta de negocios y que la narración de las mismas puede hacerlo todo, desde ayudar a los líderes a comunicarse mejor hasta motivar a los equipos de ventas y ganar clientes de la competencia. ¿Pero cuáles necesitas contar? ¿Y cómo hacerlo? En este libro, Kindra Hall, una reconocida narradora profesional y oradora, revela las cuatro historias únicas que puedes usar para diferenciar, cautivar y elevar: -La historia del valor: para convencer a los clientes de que necesitan lo que tú ofreces. -La historia de la fundación: para persuadir a los inversores y clientes de que vale la pena invertir en tu organización. -La historia del propósito: para alinear e inspirar a tus empleados y clientes internos. -La historia del consumidor: para permitir que aquellos que utilizan tu producto o servicio compartan tus experiencias auténticas con otros. Contarlas bien es una habilidad simple y accesible que cualquiera puede desarrollar. Con estudios de casos, perfiles de empresas y anécdotas respaldados por investigaciones, Kindra ofrece pasos específicos y accionables que puedes tomar para encontrar, crear y aprovechar las historias que ya tienes y que simplemente no estás contando.
Hold On, But Don't Hold Still: Hope and Humor from My Seriously Flawed Life
by Kristina KuzmicDelivering inspiration and "parenting comedy at its finest,"* here is one woman's story of ditching her fairytale dreams and falling in love with her unpredictable, chaotic, imperfect lifeKristina Kuzmic has made herself a household name, speaking directly to mothers from the trenches of parenthood via her viral videos and social media presence. She is now bringing her message of self-acceptance, resilience, and joy to book readers. With a refreshingly unpretentious, funny, and galvanizing voice, Kuzmic goes behind the scenes to reveal how she went from broke and defeated to unshakably grounded and brimming with thankfulness. Illuminating the hard-won wisdom from a life always spent one step behind--whether it was as a high school student new to America, a suddenly single mother to two kids, remarried and juggling two teens and a toddler, or the unexpected recipient of Oprah's attention and investment--Hold On, But Don't Hold Still is the book every mother needs to reassure her that she's not only fine just as she is, but that she already has more tools and support than she can possibly imagine. Sparkling with wit, this heartfelt memoir is like a long coffee date with a best friend, or the eleventh-hour text message that gives you just the boost you need to get through the night.*The Huffington PostA VIKING LIFE TITLE
Holistic Healing: Live Your Best Life the Natural Way
by Sally BrockwayOpen your mind to a new, more wholesome way of living. Soothe away everyday stress with this beautifully presented collection of practical advice for achieving optimum health and well-being. Quieten your mind with meditation and yoga, find balance through plant-based home-made remedies, and be kind to yourself with a curated self-care routine.
Holistic Healing: Live Your Best Life the Natural Way
by Sally BrockwayOpen your mind to a new, more wholesome way of living. Soothe away everyday stress with this beautifully presented collection of practical advice for achieving optimum health and well-being. Quieten your mind with meditation and yoga, find balance through plant-based home-made remedies, and be kind to yourself with a curated self-care routine.
Holly Smith's Money Saving Book: Simple savings hacks for a happy life
by Holly Smith'THE WOMAN WHO'LL MAKE YOU RICHER! SHE'S WRITTEN A BOOK GUARANTEED TO SAVE YOU A FORTUNE' MAIL ON SUNDAYHow much can you save with this ultimate savings challenge book?Packed with fun and easy tips, hacks, crafts and recipes to make life easier and more affordable, this book will help you save money and make money daily.Discover all the simple things you can do to save money - from the power of a thank you note to selling your empty toilet rolls!Find out how to to shop, where to shop and when to shop!All the costly moments of everyday life are included too, including birthdays, weddings, Christmas and Easter. Holly includes four seasons of crafts for all ages, including beautiful wrapping ideas and gifts that cost pennies to make.Holly has included her favourite hacks from the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK community too, who inspired her to write this book. And has asked all her money-saving expert friends to contribute tips too.Start your savings journey today!
Holografisch universum: Een inleiding
by Brahma Kumari PariDoor het lezen van dit boek heb je een beter begrip van het holografische universum en je vermogen om ervaringen op te doen in het holografische universum neemt toe. Door een open, heldere geest (terwijl je leest), kun je ervaren wat de auteur heeft meegemaakt en kun je begrijpen wat de auteur uitlegt. In plaats van alleen de woorden te lezen, lees je het met de bedoeling om de diepte van wat er wordt uitgelegd, te begrijpen. Blijf er over nadenken totdat je ervaart en begrijpt wat er over het holografische universum wordt gezegd. In dit boek zijn de verklaringen over het holografische universum gebaseerd op: 1. De begeleiding van God. 2. De kennis van de Brahma Kumaris. 3. Kwantummechanica (niets in dit boek is in strijd met kwantummechanica). 4. Onderzoek. 5. Ervaringen over de auteur. 6. De kennis van de chakra’s en aura. 7. De oude Hindoeïstische teksten, enz. Er staat uitleg in dit e-book over: 1. De verschillende divisies en de aard van het holografische universum. 2. Hoe alles volgens het werelddrama (Akashic-opname) verloopt. 3. Hoe mensen op hetzelfde moment in twee soorten werelden leven: de echte wereld en de holografische wereld. 4. De holografische film van het hologram waaraan we deelnemen. 5. Hoe verschillende soorten werelden bestaan. 6. Hoe de kwantumenergieën de fysieke lichamen en de fysieke wereld materialiseren door het holografische universum. 7. Hoe het scheppingsproces door de wervelingen en chakra's verloopt. 8. Bijna-doodervaringen. 9. Het kosmische bewustzijn. 10. Hoe subtiele dimensies, holografische lichamen en subtiele lichamen worden gecreëerd. 11. Hoe de aura wordt gebruikt tijdens de ervaringen. 12. Hoe kwantumenergieën van verschillende dichtheden een ander soort echte wereld voor ons materialiseren. 13. Hoe het holografische universum verandert als de wereld transformeert. 14. De meditatie e
Honing a Champion: My Pandemic Journey From White Belt to Achieving Black Belt
by Haon CampbellThe Pencraft & Royal Dragonfly Award-Winning Author shares his journey of mentorship, training and self-discovery. An award-winning martial artist, widely acclaimed as one of the world’s best martial arts practitioners under 10, Haon establishes his author status with his groundbreaking start to his publishing career. <p><p>This book written and published by Haon gives him a chance in his words to tell his story of how he achieved blackbelt status with the help, mentorship, and guidance of others. A five-year journey that included over 50 martial arts competitions. He started at age 4 and won his 1st championship at age 5. <p><p>In this story, he chronicles the journey which resulted in him achieving the level of black belt candidate at 8 years old. The book covers his wins, losses, lessons, self-discovery, and self-discipline.
Hope in the Mail: Reflections on Writing and Life
by Wendelin Van DraanenPart writing guide and part memoir, this inspiring book from the author of Flipped and The Running Dream is like Bird by Bird for YA readers and writers. <p><p> Wendelin Van Draanen didn't grow up wanting to be a writer, but thirty books later, she's convinced that writing saved her life. Or, at least, saved her from a life of bitterness and despair. Writing helped her sort out what she thought and felt and wanted. And digging deep into fictional characters helped her understand the real people in her life better as well. <p> Wendelin shares what she's learned--about writing, life, and what it takes to live the writing life. This book is packed with practical advice on the craft: about how to create characters and plot a story that's exciting to read. But maybe even more helpful is the insight she provides into the persistence, and perseverance, it takes to live a productive, creative life. And she answers the age-old question Where do you get your ideas? by revealing how events in her own life became the seeds of her best-loved novels.Hope in the Mail is a wildly inspirational read for anyone with a story to share.