Book Reviews – Page 103

January 24, 2023

Keep Stepping

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: KEEP STEPPING: A step-by-step journey to a clearer view of Mental Well-Being 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Mike Owen ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
“KEEP STEPPING: A step-by-step journey to a clearer view of Mental Well-Being” penned by the author Mike Owen is a valuable read. Mike had an open-heart operation at the age of seven. Between the ages of 7 and 38, Mike continually struggled with palpitations. In 2004, for the first time in his life, he felt as if his heart was stable. He was able to take more challenging tasks, deal with stress and anxiety, etc.

In 2013, Mike had a different palpitation to SVT episodes. He saw a cardiologist in 2014, with dietary changes and exercise, he was successful in reducing the frequency of the attacks. In May 2017, when Mike’s anxiety flared up, things changed. He visited Doctor Andrews who told him about his mental resilience and psychological vulnerability. Read this story to know how Mike found physical, emotional and mental stability. It was interesting to know the opportunity created by Mike’s dog Coco that gave him the lift he needed.

Those who are suffering from long-term health issues would be able to connect well with this book. I am grateful to Mike for sharing his story with us as it gives hope to others. If you love reading uplifting stories then get your hands on this well written book. The title of the book is suitable and it’s a book worth reading.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

January 24, 2023

Me Power

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Me Power 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: LaNysha T. Adams ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
Me Power written by the author LaNysha T. Adams is an interesting read. This book inspires the readers to activate the best of who they are. In this book, the author has mentioned that we don’t have to be empowered by others. Me Power lies within us and we should activate it.

LaNysha has shared five guiding principles of Me Power. These principles are applicable even if our goal or strategies change. If you are looking to find your true self then don’t miss to read it. This book is thought provoking. If you are ready to grow and have confidence from within then this could be the book that will help in your transformation.

The thirteen ways to activate Me Power given at the end of the book would be helpful. This book guides you to change your thinking about yourself and others in your life. Self-help book lovers should get their hands on this one. It’s a book worth reading.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 4.5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

January 24, 2023

Not Your Mama’s Bible

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Not Your Mama’s Bible 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Pasha Tay ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
I am a person who is obsessed about self-development. Recently I got my hands on the book “Not Your Mama’s Bible (NUMB): A Street-Smart Self-Development Book”.

In this book, the author has given various practical tips. By applying these tips, we can change our life and live happily. For instance, the author has mentioned not to complain, don’t be a whiner, setting boundaries, focusing on more experiences instead of material possessions, etc.

Last year, I was surrounded by so much negativity and low self-esteem. So this year, I am focusing on positivity and high self-esteem. This book is a perfect guide and has practical tips to unleash your full potential. This book guided me to give my time and energy to things that are worth it. What are you waiting for? Get your hands on this book to get the tips to live your best life.

I could relate to many things in this book. After reading it, I have decided to work towards self-empowerment. This book has opened my eyes and has given me so many areas about myself on which I should work. I am glad to get my hands on this book at the right time. Really grateful to the author for sharing the practical tips with us. Those who want to be street-smart should definitely read this one. It’s worth reading.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

January 24, 2023

Clementia’s Curfew

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Clementia’s Curfew 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Peter J. Woolley ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
Recently I got my hands on the book “Clementia’s Curfew” written by the author Peter J. Woolley. The story is set in Clementia city. The story features Melissa McEleos. She left for home late from work and unfortunately her car broke down. Melissa decided to walk home. She has already missed the curfew. In Clementia City, the government doesn’t punish anyone for the defiance of the curfew but it’s a suicidal act.

After 6 pm, it is advisable to stay inside your homes as vampires, the monsters are lurking out in the dark. Near her building, Melissa was attacked by a man who in turn was attacked by vampires. Melissa ran away and reached her home safely. After a week, she saw the news of another man killed by vampires when he was trying to get video footage of vampires. Melissa was once betrayed when she tried saving a man’s life in Anastasia Park. Now, Leon and Tony are asking her to help and let them inside her house. Is she willing to risk her life? Will Melissa trust the two men?

The story plot is nice. This book kept me on the edge of my seat as I read it. The cover photo of the book is nice and the title couldn’t have been better than this. Peter has created a fantastic world in this book and I loved the idea of vampires and curfew. I would be interested in reading more books by Peter in the near future.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

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January 23, 2023

Life Support

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Life Support 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Nicole Brown ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
Life Support by the author Nicole Brown is an interesting read. The main character of the story is Donnie Stacks. Donnie is pursuing false wealth. A young lady Nicole Broussard warns Donnie many times to not walk on that path but Donnie was blind by false wealth. He wasn’t able to see the truth which Nicole was trying to show him.

Will Donnie’s eyes open to the truth? Will he finally understand what Nicole was trying to tell him? We could relate to the character of Donnie very well. Many times in life, people around us warn us but we refuse to see the truth. This story is written in the form of a poetry journal and I enjoyed reading it.

The readers would be able to relate to many situations in this book. The cover photo of the book is fine and the title couldn’t have been better than this. This book will strengthen your belief in God. I am glad to read this book. Go for it. I am sure you would be delighted to read it.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

January 23, 2023

Cleansing the Temple

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Cleansing the Temple 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Britt Diane ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
I love reading poetry journals. Recently I got my hands on the book “Cleansing the Temple” written by the author Britt Diane. This book is a collection of poems based on a woman’s healing journey.

This book takes the readers on a rollercoaster ride full of emotions of healing, heartbreak, loss, self-love, self-esteem, etc. Some of my favorite poems from the collection are: Make better decisions, Emotions, Transformation, Know Your Worth, etc.

If you knew how powerful sex is You wouldn’t have it with anybody. If you knew that your
Anger
Bitterness
Confusion
Depression
Self-hate
And anxiety
All came from the decision to Lay with someone you didn’t know……

This book reminds us to have high self-esteem, know our worth and not to look back. We shouldn’t let anyone hurt us more than once or twice. It’s better to cut such people from our lives.

This book is a reminder to trust God. When we believe in God, we receive his abundant love and growth in our life. Those who are trying to heal from an unhealthy relationship should get their hands on this book. You would be able to relate and would also find enlightenment. Well written book by the author. Looking forward to reading more books by the author in the near future.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 4.5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

January 23, 2023

The Diminishing of Slime

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: The Diminishing of Slime 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Nicole Brown ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
The Diminishing of Slime written by the author Nicole Brown is the third installment in the All About Slime book series.

This is a poetry journal. One would love many poems from this book. Better, Tears from the Years of Pain, Let It Flow, We can be Friends, etc are amazing. My favorite poem from the collection is Better.

I didn’t deserve what you gave me, Or what they (your wives) gave me either.
I didn’t deserve how the schools treated me either.
I guess it happened because the entire time I was better.
Many got angry at my potential and accomplishments,
Because maybe they have reached their lives’ pinnacle,
Or better yet haven’t found out their lives’ purpose.

I could relate to this poem as last year, a few people were jealous of my success and they tried to spoil things for me. With God’s hands on me, I ended up in a better and peaceful place that I deserve. Sometimes jealous people try to make things worse but instead things get better for us.

This story involves a Mistress, a man and his wives. What will happen when there is a realization that it’s a real love and not a counterfeit one. The book is written in a simple language and readers would be able to follow the story easily. I had a great time reading this book.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

January 23, 2023

The Refusal to Return to Slime

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: The Refusal to Return to Slime 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Nicole Brown ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
“The Refusal to Return to Slime” written by the author Nicole Brown is the second installment in the All About Slime book series. It is a poetry journal. This is a journal with dark secrets, confrontation, forgiveness, cheating , etc.

The poem Private time made me realize if we aren’t happy with ourselves, how can we keep our partner happy? Also, it taught us that we shouldn’t talk about another person during our private time.

He blocked my money is another story in which a guy loves her for her money. Once her money is blocked, she wishes the same for him one day. Read this journal to know what happens in the story next.

I appreciate the trust that is shown in God through this book. I am a believer in Jesus. After reading this book, I got the reminder to put God first in my life. This poetry journal is worth reading. I finished it in a single sitting. Binge read this book.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 4/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

January 23, 2023

The School of Hard Knocks

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: The School of Hard Knocks 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Nicole Brown ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
The School of Hard Knocks is a novella with poetry and activities. The main character of the story is an African-American teacher Ms. Nicole Broussard. At Westwood High School, Nikki was disrespected by the administrators in front of high school students.

Abuse and racism killed Nikki’s dreams in Westwood. Ms. Broussard is a knowledgeable teacher who knows much about her subject. Read this story to know will Vikki win? This is a great story that shows faith in God. If God is on our side then it doesn’t matter if others are not on our side.

School students must be able to relate to this story. I like to recommend this book to school teachers and students. It’s a different story. It’s the first time that I have read a novella with poetry. This book is worth reading.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

January 23, 2023

Attaboy

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Attaboy 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Caleb Thornton ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
Attaboy is a great memoir by Caleb Thornton. It will take you to the author’s childhood days. Caleb was happy with his relationship with his father. He feels himself, protected, and loved with his father. They used to spend time together.

When Caleb’s parents were separated, his relationship with his father was also impacted. His father stopped visiting him. During school years, Caleb tried finding comfort in different men who weren’t worth him. Read this story to know will Caleb finally find someone who will make him feel good about himself?

The author has used mature and lucid language in this book. I appreciate the way Caleb became dedicated to his father. He cared for his father. This is a short read that one could finish without putting down. It would be amazing to read more memoirs by the author in the future.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon