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Book: Depression In Later Life: An Essential Guide

Author: Deborah Serani

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Language: English

Rating: 4.5/5

“Depression in Later Life: An Essential Guide” by Deborah Serani is a self-help book. Depression is a mental disorder that is common among people of all ages. Earlier people used to associate depression with old people but nowadays we can observe even teenagers suffering from it. Author who herself had suffered from double depression has shared many useful tips in this book.

This book contains the definition of depression and its symptoms. To diagnose the depression, an appointment with health professional is needed. After consulting physician, a person in depression has to be evaluated by a mental health professional. This book includes the traditional treatments and holistic approaches for depression in later life. There are various case studies discussed in this book.

Please be advised that this book contains sensitive content including depression, attempt to suicide, etc. It is a detailed book written on depression. Author has shared wide knowledge in this book from her own experience. Cover photo is quite simple. Title is appropriate. Writing style of Deborah is nice and this is the second book by the author that I have read on depression.

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Book: Daredevil Dreams

Author: Karthick Hemabushanam

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Language: English

Rating: 4.5/5

My love for fantasy stories started from Harry Potter. Since then, I have read so many fantasy stories. Daredevil Dreams by Karthick Hemabushanam is a fantasy story set in the city of Chennai. A ten years old boy Arjun was playing a computer game at his friend, Disha’s house. When he started the game, a gaunt-looking man started speaking to Arjun.

He is actually a ghost Patrick Jordon. He informed Arjun that he is born to rule the world. Arjun is unaware that he has the power to travel anywhere he wants without being seen by others. Patrick pulled Arjun inside the computer screen so he can show him what is happening in the world.

Patrick and Arjun both went to the first crime scene where the murder was about to take place. Arjun was scared to be there and wanted to go home to his mother but Patrick insisted him to stay and watch. Even though Arjun wanted to save the victim but he couldn’t do anything and Arjun witnessed first murder happening in front of him. His duty was just to witness. At home, Arjun’s parents had panicked not finding him in his room.

It was an easy-peasy read that I was enthralled to read about. Narration of the story is smooth. Language is lucid and cover photo is well designed showing Arjun being grabbed by the ghost Patrick. Plot of the story is intense and writing style of Karthick is impressive. It is a middle grade fantasy story that teenagers and adults both can enjoy.

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Book: Dhanmondi Road

Author: RH Young

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Language: English

Rating: 4.5/5

Dhanmondi Road is the debut novel of the author RH Young. Story is set in 1973 and is inspired by author’s experience of living and working in Bangladesh in the 1970s. Gareth McKinley, a young Australian has been traveling throughout Europe with his friend Tom. Later, Tom decided to return to home and Gareth still had the whole world to explore.

When Gareth got to know from Ian Hennessy that World Alliance of YMCAs in Geneva needs a volunteer who would be able to go to Bangladesh to work, Gareth agreed for it. Gareth got the visa to stay in Bangladesh for three months. When Gareth reached Calcutta, he was shocked by the evidence of poverty among the roadside crowds.

As the story progresses, Gareth met a woman Tori who was working for an organisation called World for Children. Grab a copy of this book and read the story yourself to know more about Gareth’s journey. This is a novel that took me to a different world.

The post-war conditions, how it made many boys orphaned was all worth reading and astonishing sometimes. Cover of the book is very thoughtful. Plot of the story is so interesting that it kept me hooked to the story. I really loved this story and I am curious to read more of Young’s work in future.

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Book: Awakening Of The Heart

Author: J.L. Dawson

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Language: English

Rating: 4/5

Awakening of the heart is the first book in Journey of the Heart series written by J.L. Dawson. Story features the life of Abigail since she was a little girl. Abigail has her parents, her brother Luke in her family. When her mother lost a baby girl Heather, she couldn’t keep up with the grief. Few days after the death of Heather, Abby’s mother died too. Abby and her brother Luke were raised by their father.

When Abby was ten years old, her father remarried. Abby decided not to like her new mother Leah. Her Pa and Leah had three children of them. When Abby met a kind man Rueben whose father is a doctor, Abby and Rueben fell for each other. Later they got married. Rueben is now a doctor and Abby support him at office and home. Many years has passed after their marriage. Abby want to have a child of her own. Will this dream of her ever come true?

This is a story that is full of different emotions. There is death, birth, pain, loss, grief, etc in the story. Written in a simple language, readers gonna enjoy this story. Cover photo of this book is very nice and title couldn’t have been better than this. It’s a worth reading story that one shouldn’t miss to read.

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Book: Living With Depression

Author: Deborah Serani

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Language: English

Rating: 5/5

Shrill written by the author Troy M Williams is the first book in the Realms of Shadowblood series. Story starts with Eric Kirkpatrick and his daughter Stacey heading into the dark of the Klamath National Forest. Eric has dedicated much of his life studying anthropology and cryptozoology. Now, his daughter Stacey had been studying the same.

Stacey was taken by the beast deeper into the dark forest. When Eric woke up in the hospital, two government agents Anders and Wilkes came to inquire about Stacey. Nurse Serena O’Halloran helped Eric by escaping from the hospital. She told him that there is something wrong with the government agents. Grab a copy of this book to know about the journey of Eric and Serena.

Cover photo of the book looks awesome. Narration of the story is smooth and clear. It is an intriguing story that I enjoyed a lot. Author has constructed great world in this novel. Pace of the novel is fine and I couldn’t put this book down until I finished it. It’s a captivating story that will hook readers right from the first page.

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Book: Let It All Go

Author: Patrick Hoeller

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Language: English

Rating: 4/5

Let It All Go is a self-help book written by the author Patrick Hoeller. This book focuses on different topics that will help the readers in the journey called life. First and foremost thing on which this book focuses is to let go of the past that drags us down. We should learn from our past mistakes and move forward. We should know who we are from within so our ego can have a feeling of security.

When we truly know who we are, we don’t have to compare ourselves to others. Author says that the first benefit of self-knowledge is happiness. I totally agree with him on this. This book motivated me to find my purpose in life that I have to fulfill. There are other important topics covered by author as well.

If you are looking for a light-reading, go ahead with this one. It will inspire you a lot. Cover photo of the book looks simple. Language is easy to understand so even beginners would be able to enjoy this book. A great book that will inspire you to love and appreciate yourself and others. I am glad to come across this book.

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Book: An Improbable Spy

Author: David Paul Collins

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Language: English

Rating: 5/5

An Improbable Spy is a great thriller story penned down by David Paul Collins. David was in Tehran in 1979 when the longest hostage crisis in the history began in the American embassy in Tehran. Although the story is fiction but it is inspired from the situation David is aware of. Jack Devlin one of the main character of the story enjoyed the perks of his merchant banking business.

He met Hugh Ebanks who was his old friend. Hugh is now working with the government. Hugh offered him that he need his help and only few people have the capability to do what he is gonna ask for. Hugh is already aware about Jack’s girlfriend, his clients and friends in the Middle East. Farideh, Jack’s girlfriend and her sister Leah can make out of Iran safely but in return Jack has to do something for the CIA. He has to get the ledger of famous arms dealer Mustafa Khaki.

This story has great connection to the history. Even though the story involves diverse cast but David has handled everything very well. I didn’t felt like it’s his debut novel. Writing style is so professional. Cover is nice. Story is unique and focuses on Middle East. Chapter names are relevant. CIA, KGB, MI6 and Mossad kept on bringing some twist in the story. It’s a riveting tale that I highly recommend.

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Book: Living With Depression

Author: Deborah Serani

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Language: English

Rating: 4.5/5

“Depression in Later Life: An Essential Guide” by Deborah Serani is a self-help book. Depression is a mental disorder that is common among people of all ages. Earlier people used to associate depression with old people but nowadays we can observe even teenagers suffering from it. Author who herself had suffered from double depression has shared many useful tips in this book.

This book contains the definition of depression and its symptoms. To diagnose the depression, an appointment with health professional is needed. After consulting physician, a person in depression has to be evaluated by a mental health professional. This book includes the traditional treatments and holistic approaches for depression in later life. There are various case studies discussed in this book.

Please be advised that this book contains sensitive content including depression, attempt to suicide, etc. It is a detailed book written on depression. Author has shared wide knowledge in this book from her own experience. Cover photo is quite simple. Title is appropriate. Writing style of Deborah is nice and this is the second book by the author that I have read on depression.

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Book: Rescuing Samantha

Author: Heidi M Thomas

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Language: English

Rating: 4.5/5

Rescuing Samantha is a novel by Heidi M Thomas. Protagonist of the story is Samantha Moser. She left the city life to return to her roots in Montana. Her Great-Grandma Nettie and Grandpa Jake lived there. The real estate agent Teresa Knudson showed a ranch to Sam for lease/buy. Sam has a rescued Thoroughbred mare and she want to start a breeding ranch.

Sam’s fiance Kenny is a building contractor. Jack’s property looked amazing but it need a lot of fixing. Sam dreamt about fixing the property with Kenny and living there together. When Sam and Kenny was driving back to home, they got stuck in a snow. This frustrated Kenny. He thought that Sam’s dreams are too big and he couldn’t be a part of it. When Kenny left, will Sam be able to do everything on her own?

The story is intriguing. The descriptions of Montana winter and snow covered areas is something I love. If you enjoy cowboy and cowgirl stories then this one would be a perfect pick. Plot of the story is unique and I was enthralled to read it. I am looking forward to read more work of Heidi.

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Book: The Orgia Khronicles

Author: John ‘Karneios’ Auletta

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Language: English

Rating: 4/5

The Orgia Khronicles is a Dionysian Pagan Quote journal written by the author John Auletta. John has written this book with a hope to inspire Dionysian Pagan community. This book is a collection of Prayer, Quotes, Adages and Poetry.

Title of the book is The Orgia Khronicles. The word ‘Orgia’ is the name of an ancient celebration of the Greek God Dionysus. Dionysus represents the way a person seeks ecstasy through direct experience or passion.

Your final moment is not as important as the moments that led up to it. By cherishing the journey, you come to respect the final destination.

Author has mentioned the original quotes by him in this book. The quotes that are adopted has a Dionysian Pagan twist to them. This book gonna motivate the coming generation of Dionysian Pagans with beautiful quotes, poetry, Adages, etc. It is more suitable to those who are from Dionysian Pagans community and are interested in it. Cover of the book is nice with a suitable title. Reading this book was a unique experience for me.

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