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The ADHD Awakening: A Woman’s Guide to Thriving After Diagnosis
The ADHD Awakening tells the story of a woman piecing together a lifetime of confusion, emotional intensity, and masked struggle into a clearer picture shaped by a late ADHD diagnosis. The book moves from her childhood experiences of impulsivity, shame, and missed signs into the chaos of undiagnosed adulthood, where relationships, parenting, and self-worth tangled together. It blends research with lived stories from many women, creating a guide that feels both personal and universal. The arc of the book shifts from raw memoir to a practical roadmap for self-understanding. It shows how ADHD weaves itself into every corner of life and how clarity can open the door to self-compassion.
The writing lands with this honest, almost disarming warmth, and I kept feeling like I was eavesdropping on someone telling the truth they never had the chance to say aloud. I liked that the author didn’t try to polish her past into something neat. The stories of hiding in plain sight, of dealing with rejection, of feeling intense emotions that others shrugged off hit with real weight. Some chapters made me stop and think for a moment. The moments about growing up in instability and learning to mask emotions resonated with me. They showed how misunderstood ADHD in girls can be and how easily the real story gets buried under labels like “dramatic” or “too sensitive.”
I also appreciated how the book layered science into the narrative without slipping into cold textbook talk. The explanations of executive dysfunction, emotional flooding, time blindness, and dopamine seeking were human and straightforward and strangely comforting. Sometimes I wished the pacing slowed down so that specific ideas could be explored more deeply, but the emotional honesty kept me hooked. There’s a tenderness in the way the author speaks to her younger self and to the reader. It made the book feel less like advice and more like an invitation to stop fighting your own brain.
I’d recommend this book to women who suspect they might have ADHD or who were diagnosed later in life and are now trying to make sense of the past. It’s also a great read for partners, friends, or anyone who wants to understand the emotional world behind the symptoms. If you like books that explain things with real stories instead of stiff jargon, this one will feel like a warm hand on your shoulder. It’s heartfelt, accessible, and practical, and it gives anyone navigating ADHD a sense that they’re not alone.
Pages: 319 | ASIN : B0G4SP8L38
You Can Overcome the Obstacles
In Dark Agent, you share with readers your extensive military experience ranging from your time in military school to your 22-year career in the Diplomatic Security Service. Why was this an important book for you to write?
I have always felt a calling to share my personal experience with those, especially who have come from challenging upbringings to show that with hard work, diligence and perseverance that you can overcome the obstacles that have been placed in your path.
I appreciated the candid nature with which you tell your story. What was the most difficult thing for you to write about?
Writing about the abuse that my mother suffered was particularly painful. It was such a dark time in my life and in my family’s life, and I had largely suppressed those uncomfortable memories. But in writing Dark Agent, those memories returned vividly and the emotions of those events are still very real.
Is there anything you now wish you had included in Dark Agent?
My grandparents, on both my mother and father’s sides, led lives that were so incredibly fascinating and successful and I believe I could have fleshed out there stories a little bit more as their influence on me has been evident in my journey.
What is one thing you hope readers take away from your experiences?
The importance of service and country over self and personal gain, and the understanding of the tremendous unknown contributions that peoples of color make to the security of our nation everyday.
Author Links: Instagram | Website
Casselle was a young Army captain on 9/11 and then became a special agent with the U.S. Department of State’s Diplomatic Security Service (DSS). His service spans over twenty-five years and over eighty countries around the world. From saving lives under fire in Baghdad, to defending his compound in Afghanistan and hunting down international fugitives in Belize, his compelling story leads all the way to his selection to the National Security Council at The White House.
DARK AGENT, The Memoirs of L.W. Kwakou Casselle is a hard hitting, action-packed, and intensely personal part of a Black American family’s legacy of service that first began in The Civil War and will continue with the next generation of Casselles.
Finding YOU and Living Your Own Story: Little Essays on Big Thoughts about Female Identity
Finding YOU and Living Your Own Story is a collection of short essays that explores what it means for women to search for identity, push back against cultural expectations, and claim a life that feels truly their own. Author Carolyn Gregov Ph.D. blends personal stories, social critique, humor, and reflection as she moves through themes like authenticity, patriarchy, shame, relationships, agency, biology, and the complicated legacy of religion. Across chapters, she pulls readers through her own experiences, from convent life to marriage to academic study, and uses them to highlight how hard and how necessary it is for women to define themselves in a world that insists on defining them first.
I was pulled in by her voice. It’s direct and warm and sometimes almost mischievous, like she’s telling you the truth she wishes someone had told her decades ago. I found myself reacting emotionally to her stories, especially when she described the conflict between wanting to remain obedient to the structures that shaped her and wanting to honor the questions that arose inside her. I saw courage in her willingness to say she didn’t believe what she had been taught to accept. I also felt real frustration, because so much of what she recounts about patriarchal norms and expectations still echoes loudly today. There were moments when her honesty was very emotional, and other moments where her humor made me laugh, even though the subject was painful.
What struck me most was how she positions identity not as a fixed truth waiting to be uncovered, but as something alive and shifting. Her stories show how identity is shaped by culture, family, power, shame, and biology. They also show how identity breaks open when a woman finally says, “Enough.” Her writing made me think about my own assumptions and how much of what women are asked to carry isn’t really theirs at all. I loved how she challenges big systems without drowning the reader in theory. She stays grounded in real life. Her language is clear and relatable.
Carolyn Gregov doesn’t pretend the world has changed as much as we wish it had. But she still urges women to claim their agency, their story, and their voice. I would recommend this book to women who are wrestling with self-definition, to anyone questioning old beliefs, and to readers who appreciate memoir mixed with reflection. It’s also a meaningful read for men who want to understand the inner landscape women navigate every day. It’s honest, sharp, funny, and heartfelt, and it invites you to rethink what it really means to live your own life.
Pages: 113 | ASIN: B0FPNPHFPD
Get Me to Costa Rica!: A one year plan to leave the Rat Race
Get Me to Costa Rica! is a step-by-step guide for anyone feeling boxed in by work, routine, expectations, and wants a clear path to living abroad. The book lays out a twelve-month timeline that blends mindset shifts, decluttering, money planning, relationships, and logistics, all anchored in the idea that Costa Rica is not just a destination but a symbol of a calmer and more intentional life. It moves steadily from asking big personal questions to offering practical actions that make the dream feel reachable rather than abstract.
What I liked most was the tone of the guide. It feels like a long, honest talk with someone who has already gone through the fear and doubt and come out the other side. The writing is direct and encouraging, sometimes almost preachy, but in a way that feels earned. I found myself nodding along, especially during the parts about burnout, endless schedules, and the quiet grief of putting dreams on hold. The author clearly believes in what he is saying, and that belief carries emotional weight. At times, it felt a bit repetitive, yet that repetition also felt intentional, like a coach reminding you again and again that you really can do this if you commit.
The ideas themselves are not wild or revolutionary, but they are grounded and practical. Declutter your life. Set a date. Know your numbers. Build income that travels with you. None of this is flashy, and that is the point. I appreciated how the book did not pretend the move would be easy or magical. There is fear, guilt, and stress woven into the plan, and the author names those feelings without sugarcoating them. I felt both excited and a little exposed while reading, which is usually a sign that a book is poking at something real. It made me reflect on my own excuses and timelines, and that was uncomfortable in a good way.
I recommend Get Me to Costa Rica! to people who feel stuck and tired of talking about change without acting on it. It is especially good for readers who want structure, reassurance, and a push to stop waiting for the perfect moment. If you are dreaming about living abroad, or even just craving a major life reset, this book offers a clear map and a steady voice saying you are not crazy for wanting more.
Pages: 241 | ASIN : B0FPD3Z8Y4
Navigating What’s Ahead
The Coming Disruption provides readers with the tools needed to survive the coming changes associated with Artificial Intelligence in the workplace. Why was this an important book for you to write?
Because too many people are being told half the story about what’s coming. Most conversations about AI focus on tools, trends, or fear — not on how work, organizations, and leadership are actually changing right now.
I wrote The Coming Disruption because this shift isn’t theoretical. It’s already reshaping who wins, who struggles, and who gets left behind in the workplace. Organizations that don’t adapt quickly won’t slowly decline — they’ll fall behind all at once. I wanted to give leaders and workers a clear, honest framework for navigating what’s ahead, without hype and without sugarcoating the consequences of inaction.
I also wrote this book in honor of my father. He believed deeply in hard work, responsibility, and adapting to change rather than resisting it. This book reflects those values — and my hope is that it helps people face what’s coming with clarity, courage, and agency, just as he taught me to do.
Can you share a little about the research behind The Coming Disruption?
The research behind this book isn’t academic; it’s operational.
It’s based on decades of building and scaling technology companies, leading through rapid growth, market disruption, and crisis, and watching firsthand how organizations behave when pressure increases.
I also studied historical inflection points – from the Industrial Revolution to the rise of digital platforms, to understand how productivity shocks change labor, management, and power structures. The patterns are remarkably consistent: technology doesn’t eliminate work, it redefines value. AI simply accelerates that process faster than anything we’ve seen before.
The book combines real-world experience, economic data, and pattern recognition, not speculation.
Did you learn anything while writing this book that surprised you?
What surprised me most was how fast the gap is widening.
I expected AI to create advantages for early adopters. What I didn’t expect was how quickly organizations that move first begin to outpace everyone else, not incrementally, but dramatically in speed, output, and decision-making.
I also came to appreciate just how much of today’s work exists to manage friction, not create value. AI exposes that immediately. Writing this book made it clear that the disruption isn’t just technological, it’s cultural and structural.
What is one thing you hope readers take away from your book?
That they still have agency, but not unlimited time.
This book isn’t meant to scare people. It’s meant to wake them up. The coming disruption will reward those who adapt early, learn continuously, and focus on producing real value. It will punish hesitation, denial, and comfort with outdated roles.
If readers finish the book understanding that this moment requires action — not someday, but now — then it’s done its job.
Author Links: GoodReads | X (Twitter) | YouTube | Website | Amazon
Value in the Wisdom
Within Think Like an Herbalist, readers find practical advice for a more grounded way of living, including remedies, prevention, and the steps to more responsible living. Why was this an important book for you to write?
I know I put this on the back cover, but it’s the honest truth- this is all the stuff I wish I had known about my own health and what to expect with my body when I was 20 years old. If I had been better prepared for the possibilities of various health problems and been more aware of how to PREVENT these things from happening, I feel like I would have been able to avoid many of the health problems I experienced over a 15-year period in my life. My hope is that this book will fall into the hands of other 20-somethings who will appreciate and find value in the wisdom I shared.
How long did it take to research and put this book together?
It took about two months for me to write it and another 4 months of editing, proofreading, and citing my research.
What is one misconception you believe many people have regarding healthy living?
So many people think that they just need a magic herb to solve their problems! I hate to break it to you, but that simply doesn’t exist. What you put into your body day after day (food, supplements, etc.) matters more than just about anything else. Herbs are fantastic and very helpful, but they’re not the only answer. It took ME several years to learn and accept that, so I hope you can learn from my own mistakes.
What do you hope readers take away from Think Like an Herbalist?
I hope they have an a-ha moment about their own bodies. Even people who have studied herbalism and nutrition have read my book and said “Huh, I never thought of that!” at some part of my book. The more I can open someone’s eyes to new possibilities, the more I feel like I’ve succeeded.
Author Links: GoodReads | Facebook | Website | Amazon
Think Like an Herbalist is not a typical herbalism book. Instead of memorizing plant lists or following rigid protocols, this book teaches you how to understand your body in plain language—so you can finally make sense of symptoms, cravings, digestion issues, hormone shifts, and energy crashes.
Written by practicing herbalist and foraging instructor Amelia South, this book draws on years of hands-on experience with herbal medicine, gut health, whole foods, and wild plants. Complex topics like digestion, inflammation, detoxification, and hormonal balance are broken down into concepts that everyday people can actually understand and apply.
Readers consistently say this is the book where things finally “click.” Instead of guessing what supplement to take next, you’ll learn how to read your body’s signals and respond with food, herbs, and simple lifestyle shifts that support real healing. This empowering approach helps you move away from symptom-chasing and toward long-term wellness.
Inside, you’ll discover:
How to understand digestion, gut health, and inflammation without medical jargon
Why many modern diets and health trends leave people feeling worse
How herbal medicine works with the body rather than against it
The role of whole foods, traditional nourishment, and wild plants in healing
How to build confidence in your own intuition and body awareness
This book is ideal for beginners to herbalism, women navigating hormone changes, and anyone seeking a more natural, sustainable approach to health. Whether you’re dealing with gut issues, fatigue, skin problems, or simply want to feel at home in your body again, Think Like an Herbalist offers clarity, encouragement, and a grounded path forward.
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Literary Titan Book Award: Nonfiction
The Literary Titan Book Award recognizes outstanding nonfiction books that demonstrate exceptional quality in writing, research, and presentation. This award is dedicated to authors who excel in creating informative, enlightening, and engaging works that offer valuable insights. Recipients of this award are commended for their ability to transform complex topics into accessible and compelling narratives that captivate readers and enhance our understanding.
Award Recipients
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Literary Titan Silver Book Awards
Celebrating the brilliance of outstanding authors who have captivated us with their skillful prose, engaging narratives, and compelling real and imagined characters. We recognize books that stand out for their innovative storytelling and insightful exploration of truth and fiction. Join us in honoring the dedication and skill of these remarkable authors as we celebrate the diverse and rich worlds they’ve brought to life, whether through the realm of imagination or the lens of reality.
Award Recipients
Losing Mom by Peggy Ottman
This Is For MY Glory: A Story of Fatherlessness, Failure, Grace, and Redemption
Toil and Trouble by Brian Starr
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