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In Search of You; How To Find Joy When Doing More Isn’t Doing It Anymore
In Search of You, by Kasey Compton, is a deeply introspective memoir that explores the journey of self-discovery through the lens of childhood memories, intergenerational trauma, and personal growth. Compton’s raw and unfiltered narrative offers readers a candid look into her life, revealing her struggles and triumphs in a way that feels both personal and universal. This is not just a recounting of past events but an invitation for readers to reflect on their own lives, seeking greater understanding, healing, and self-appreciation.
Compton’s writing style is engaging and conversational, effortlessly drawing readers into her world. Her vivid descriptions bring memories to life—whether it’s the distinct smell of cigarette smoke in a beat-up Oldsmobile or the serene, sun-drenched afternoons spent in her grandmother’s garden. These sensory details make the past feel alive and immediate, pulling readers into the emotional landscape of her story. Structurally, the book alternates between past and present, a technique that mirrors the therapeutic process of revisiting and reprocessing formative childhood experiences. This narrative style adds emotional depth and allows readers to experience Compton’s vulnerability as she works through her memories.
The memoir is not only personal but profoundly brave. Compton tackles heavy, complex themes such as parental absence, emotional neglect, and the lingering effects of trauma. Through her therapeutic journey, she uncovers how these early experiences have shaped her adult identity. Her recollections are often poignant and, at times, heartbreaking, especially as she reflects on her mother’s struggles with depression and her own yearning for emotional connection. The inclusion of dialogues between Compton and her therapist offers readers an insightful look into the therapeutic process, providing a unique structure that allows readers to witness her real-time thoughts and emotions as she navigates her past. Compton delves into her mother’s and grandmother’s lives, exposing how trauma reverberates through families, adding layers of complexity and depth to the narrative. This generational perspective enhances the memoir’s emotional resonance, making it a rich exploration of how we are shaped by both our histories and our efforts to break free from them.
What makes In Search of You particularly powerful is Compton’s honesty. Her willingness to share her most painful experiences is both unsettling and empowering. The emotional weight of the story is palpable, and readers will feel her courage as she unpacks her past and strives to heal. This balance of pain and hope is what makes the book so impactful. While Compton revisits her wounds, she also demonstrates the power of healing and reclaiming one’s sense of self, making the book not only cathartic but also uplifting.
In Search of You is a compelling memoir that masterfully blends personal narrative with psychological insight. Compton’s writing is intimate and captivating, drawing readers into her world as she reflects on her past and works toward healing. This book is an excellent choice for anyone interested in mental health, self-discovery, and the journey of healing from trauma. As Compton breaks the cycles of the past and emerges more in touch with herself, readers are encouraged to embark on their own journeys of introspection and transformation.
Pages: 272 | ASIN : B0C7TF273M
Turning Vision to Reality: The Ultimate Guide to Transformation & Manifestation
Bubu Mana’s Turning Vision to Reality is an insightful guide designed to elevate readers’ consciousness and unlock their hidden potential. The book covers a range of significant topics, such as the role of brain neuroplasticity in visualization and manifestation, raising one’s level of tolerance, taking immediate control of one’s life, and actively rewriting one’s destiny. Each chapter is enriched with guidelines and quotes from various religious traditions, including Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, and Judaism, providing a comprehensive spiritual perspective.
Bubu encourages readers to understand their biology and the workings of their bodies while delving into intriguing psychological subjects. These lessons are aimed at transforming lives to attract true happiness, abundance, and fulfillment. The book offers a holistic approach, blending physical, spiritual, and intellectual growth. Turning Vision to Reality promises a multifaceted experience. Readers will gain a better understanding of their bodies, connect more deeply with transformational spiritual ideas, and engage with intelligent discussions. One notable chapter discusses the pineal gland’s role in visualization and manifestation, highlighting its function in regulating sleep-wake cycles through melatonin production. Bubu’s conversational tone and inclusive language, such as “we” and “us,” create an engaging and immersive experience. Each chapter includes summaries and sections titled “Actionable Advice,” offering straightforward guidelines for applying the lessons. One memorable piece of advice suggests taking a moment to assess situations before complaining, fostering a more thoughtful and positive approach to life. Guided by spiritual revelations, Bubu shares profound insights from various religions. Whether quoting biblical scriptures like Luke 16:10–11 or exploring Sikhism’s view of the divine spark within each individual, his thoughts inspire deep reflection. This enlightening book broadens the mind to teachings from multiple sources, encouraging spiritual and personal growth.
Turning Vision to Reality is a profound reminder of the importance of practicing kindness, meditation, and other well-being-enhancing activities. Bubu Mana’s skillful guidance helps readers harness their potential and achieve greater well-being, making the world a better place. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to enrich their life through spiritual and practical wisdom.
Pages: 130 | ASIN : B0CW1DW3WT
Confidence to Speak Openly
Shadow-Claimed: Twisted Bargain with Nefarious Shadow Godlets explores the unnatural shift in humanity that has caused it to stray from its natural course and the truth as to the cause of this shift. What were some goals you set for yourself as a writer in this book?
My goal was to help people regain the freedom, confidence to speak openly about what is interfering with our ability nowadays to be genuine full human beings able to achieve happiness on our own terms.
What experience in your life has had the biggest impact on your writing?
As a foreigner who arrived in America thinking that success was a matter of hard work and merit, I was able the first few years to almost get there until I met evil. That is the experience that uncovered for me the realities that I describe in the book.
What is one thing that you hope readers take away from Shadow-Claimed?
I hope that readers heed the alarm that I look to sound in order to make the adjustments that will protect their lives from the adverse influences while preserving their humanity.
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The book introduces ‘Shadow Godlets’ that exert control over every facet of our lives – our homes, relationships, careers, and even our thoughts. These unseen rulers are unfolding a grand plan to give a makeover to the human race, a plan to which many have willingly or unwittingly submitted, leading to a rise in evil.
The narrative revolves around characters who are targets of this malevolent force. It also introduces ‘Nefaros’, individuals who willingly embrace evil, and ‘Portunus’, opportunists who exploit evil for personal gain. The narrative is further enriched by the presence of ‘Involunots’, involuntary participants in this grand scheme.
By delving into this book, readers will gain a deeper understanding of the patterns of evil prevalent in today’s society. Armed with this knowledge, they will be better equipped to make informed choices, preserving their freedom wherever possible.
Celebrate Success in Various Ways
The Success Guidebook is a self-help book designed to help readers find their definition of success and teach them the steps they need to achieve their idea of success. What inspired you to write this book?
I was inspired to write The Success Guidebook because of my own personal journey and experiences and over the years as a master coach, I see patterns with my clients reaching out for help with the topics of change and success.
I think it is time for people to know they are already wildly successful. For example, I think Taylor Swift would want us each to know how amazing we are. Right now, she’s probably one of the most, if not the most, monetarily and chart-topping, successful young women on the planet. But that’s her success. What’s your success? Since we can’t all be Taylor Swift, for example, it’s time we start redefining success for our own authentic selves, as this one-size-fits-all-concept is not only outdated but unworkable. We’re all different with different needs and different things that make us unique. Success for me is different than success for you and different for those you know. It’s time we celebrate success in various ways. Success is so much more than data or dollars.
As the CEO and founder of Best Ever You, a multimedia company dedicated to personal development and empowerment, I felt a strong desire to share my insights and strategies for achieving success with others. I want to help people go inward, upward, and outward to see it, be it, and do it and to fully understand how you can live life most authentically and aligned to you. Also, I’d love to see people maintain and sustain your vision for what success looks like for you personally and professionally and feel proud and valuable rather than searching and seeking thing after thing and always feeling less than.
I have a passion for helping people reach their full potential and live their best lives, which served as the driving force behind writing this book. I want to help people be and feel successful without the overwhelming drive for whatever society defines as “success” that so often overrides so many aspects of our personal lives. I help people create a life where personal and professional success live together.
What were some ideas that were important for you to share in this book?
I teach my clients about gratitude, compassion, change, and success. These are four concepts that I always want to share in my books through my own personal stories, contributors, or through the exercises that help a reader implement what they’ve learned. This book is the 2nd in the Guidebook Series. The first was The Change Guidebook – How to Align Your Heart, Truths, and Energy and Find Success in All Areas of Your Life. This guided readers through the Ten Points of Change.
In the Success Guidebook, I guide readers through the Ten Factors of Success. I developed these factors during my many years of working with clients as a master coach and founder of The Best Ever You Network. They are the proven tactics of creative action to help you visualize, actualize, and amplify excellence and success—and make them last. Whether you are dreaming big to achieve the awesomeness within or making a pivot, this process can be used time and time again to achieve the results you seek.
My goal is to help you master the Ten Factors of Success so that you have the tools to actualize your dreams and goals to amplify professional and personal success. These factors can help you navigate, overcome stubborn obstacles, and harness the power to courageously move forward with clarity, a renewed purpose, and the confidence to build a life of bold and infinite possibilities.
One of the things that stood out to me about your book is that it does not define success; instead, it teaches readers how to identify their own version of success. How did you come up with the exercises that you teach readers to help them find their paths?
Prior to becoming an author and owning Best Ever You, I spent many years as a corporate trainer in the financial services industry. I have an extensive background in developing courses and training materials for people of all ages. I am always learning more in the field of teaching and coaching people and my mentors Gary Kobat and Barbara Wainwright also check my work, make suggestions, and guide me. I’m very grateful for their help. I have always really loved the idea of journaling and completing exercises like this as I think they reinforce learning, not only the materials but more about yourself as well. I also wrote them, so they don’t take up a huge amount of time to complete but are still thought-provoking. I didn’t include anything that I didn’t personally take the time to complete and find value in doing so.
What is one thing that you hope readers take away from The Success Guidebook?
My books are here to help us all be more confident and never feel alone or like you’re the only person going through feeling the way we feel at times. I’ve tackled two huge topics in my books: change and success. These are topics where people generally feel fear or feel less than or not enough. The topics are confidence crushers, and I want people to feel anchored and centered in their confidence and knowledge. I hope my books are added to your Best Ever You Toolbox and they help you harness your power and move toward a life with unlimited possibilities. I seek to give people their power back and place it in their hands. It’s time to move forward with clarity, renewed purpose, and personalized confidence to build a life of bold, brave, and infinite possibilities.
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Author Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino, master life coach and founder of The Best Ever You Network has long espoused that we must redefine success for our authentic selves—a one-size fits-all-concept is not only outdated but unworkable. Success is so much more than data or the dollars in our bank account. True success is reflected in the smiles that brighten our faces and the peace that settles in our hearts. It’s the gratitude we seek in all things and the intention and actions being our very best in each moment.
In The Success Guidebook, readers will find inspiration, motivation, and a pathway to live their best, most fulfilling life. By implementing Elizabeth’s unique Ten Factors of Success—the behaviors consistently exhibited by people who stand out and behave with world-class excellence—readers will learn how to finally overcome the stubborn obstacles that have stood in their way and harness the power to move forward with clarity, a renewed purpose, and the personalized confidence to build a life of bold, brave, and infinite possibilities. Included are profiles of 20 people who exemplify these principles. Here’s the secret: You don’t need to be on a national or international platform to be world-class. You can have it right in your own home, to be and feel successful in each and every moment of your life. This book will help you learn how to tap into world-class behaviors and get the results you desire—at last.
The Success Guidebook – How to Visualize, Actualize, and Amplify You
Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino’s The Success Guidebook offers a pragmatic personal and professional development approach. Drawing from her extensive experience in the financial industry and her journey as a working mother, Hamilton-Guarino divides the book into three primary focus areas, spanning ten chapters. Each chapter introduces a key factor of success, complemented by practical exercises designed to embed these lessons into everyday practice.
Hamilton-Guarino advocates for a personalized definition of success, recognizing that individual aspirations vary widely due to differing backgrounds and personal values. She explores themes of motivation and adaptation, suggesting that one’s understanding of success evolves over time. This nuanced view encourages readers to define their own metrics of achievement. The author’s credibility is enhanced by her role as a recognized coach, and she enriches the text with personal anecdotes and professional insights. Her emphasis on the combination of vision and effort particularly resonates, underscoring that success requires more than just dreaming—it demands action. The interactive elements of the book, such as reflective questions, are beneficial, aiding readers in mapping out their objectives more clearly. One of the book’s strengths is Hamilton-Guarino’s ability to distill complex concepts into relatable stories and actionable advice. Her dedication to helping others achieve their potential is evident throughout the narrative.
The Success Guidebook stands out as a resourceful and engaging work in the self-help genre. For those seeking to enhance their life through a structured yet flexible framework, this book promises a blend of mentorship and motivation right from the page. For anyone interested in self-improvement, this book is a commendable choice.
Pages: 235 | ASIN : B0CFM7R798
The Victorious Vagina – How To Beat A Player At His Game & Win At Self Love
Katie Slade’s The Victorious Vagina takes readers on a journey through the highs and lows of modern relationships. Framed as a series of poems preceded by narrative segments, this memoir delves into the emotional rollercoaster experienced by a woman navigating the complexities of love and intimacy in today’s dating landscape. Through her book, Slade underscores the importance of self-love and caution in romantic engagements, offering a candid exploration of her own vulnerabilities and triumphs.
Slade’s writing style is both raw and evocative, adeptly capturing the fervor and despair of her relationships. While the directness of Slade’s language and the rich detail of her personal anecdotes are vivid and engaging, they create an immersive reading experience that vividly brings her emotional journey to life, allowing readers to feel a deep connection with her. The integration of narrative with poetry enriched the text and allowed me to deeply connect with the emotional context behind each poem. The themes are universal, but the execution feels distinctly personal, sometimes bordering on a diary-like confessional.
The Victorious Vagina presents intriguing ideas about gender dynamics, emotional labor, and the societal pressures shaping romantic interactions. I think Slade challenges the reader to reconsider what it means to engage in modern love, pushing against the commodification of intimacy.
Katie Slade’s memoir is a passionate call for self-empowerment in the realm of dating and relationships. I recommend it to readers who appreciate a straightforward and heartfelt exploration of personal growth and resilience. Those who enjoy poetic narratives that are deeply personal and anyone navigating the intricate world of modern relationships will find this book particularly resonant.
Pages: 128 | ASIN : B0BQ1JXPVD
Your REAL Life: Get Authentic, Be Resilient, Make it Count
In Your REAL Life: Get Authentic, Be Resilient, Make it Count, Nathan Andres delves into the essence of authenticity and resilience, drawing upon the iconic words of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, “To thine own self be true.” Andres’s work emerges as a compelling guide, not unlike a modern-day manual, exploring the necessity of resilience in confronting life’s challenges.
The narrative is rooted in Andres’s personal experiences, lending it an authenticity that resonates deeply with the reader. He skillfully intertwines these experiences with a broader examination of universal challenges, providing a lens through which the omnipresence of adversity and the lurking shadow of impostor syndrome are viewed. The book emphasizes how one’s response to life’s “little bumps” can dictate the trajectory of their journey, either propelling them forward or holding them back. Andres lays out the multifaceted nature of challenges in a candid, matter-of-fact manner, compelling readers to confront and understand these difficulties. This clarity, combined with a holistic grasp of the subject, establishes the book as both insightful and accessible.
The author offers not just narrative and theory but also practical exercises and reflective prompts. These tools underscore his commitment to aiding personal growth and highlight the importance of authenticity in a world where the term is often used superficially. Andres’s writing style is noteworthy for its simplicity, yet it never compromises the depth and richness of the content. The book strikes a fine balance between being relatable and inspiring, intertwining personal anecdotes with valuable lessons. It guides readers through various life scenarios, from mundane daily decisions to significant career choices, underscoring the transformative power of resilience and self-awareness.
In essence, Nathan Andres has crafted a work that goes beyond mere literature. It stands as a tool for personal growth, offering readers not only insights but also practical methods to navigate through life’s complexities with authenticity and resilience at their core.
Pages: 260 | ASIN : B0C3DSMKSK
Do Not Settle
The Virtuous Vagina – How To Leave Lust In The Dust & Find Clarity Through Chastity shares with readers the importance of focusing on self-love and self-worth over finding the perfect partner in life by sharing your personal exsperances and your journey to self-empowerment. Why was this an important book for you to write?
This was an important book for me to write because I see so many women desperate to find a meaningful relationship and settling for the wrong guys.
What were some ideas that were important for you to share in this book?
It’s so vital that we take good care of ourselves spiritually, mentally & physically. I want to remind women to prioritize these aspects of living. As women we often put everyone & everything before ourselves.
I appreciated the candid nature with which you told your story. What was the hardest thing for you to write about?
At a young age, I made a decision that almost cost me my life. The poem that I wrote explains all that I went through, and because it is so personal, I wasn’t sure about including it in the book. In the end, I thought it was too perfect of an ending not to include it. None of my reviewers have commented on it, and I’ve been wondering if the message is getting through; I hope so.
What is one thing you hope readers take away from your story?
I want women to see the necessity of building oneself. Tapping into our creative abilities, our intellect & our spirituality can build an incredible personal foundation of happiness. Society has taught us to believe that we will meet a knight in shining armor, but even if we do, a princess still has to bring something to the table. So why not set a beautiful table and enjoy the bounty whether the prince shows up or not!
Beginning in the summer and ending by New Year’s, join Katie season after season as she navigates life as a New York entrepreuneur, full time employeee and a woman vetting the advances of these men. Grounded in her spirituality, Katie provides detailed insight to the significance of not letting our egos guide our decision making, but instead paying keen attention to the reasons why someone may not be the right partner. She gives her readers real life experiences in New York City, the need to take the high road when working with dysfunctional colleagues, and pointing out the need to truly understand and pour into ourselves as women to achieve what we desire out of life. This memoir encourages women not to wait for Mr. Right to fullfill our dreams, but to be Miss Right whether he shows up or not!
LITERARY TITAN 