Posts Tagged With ‘ Baby Boomer ’

Author: Toby Devenswww.tobydevens.com Reviewed By: Georgia Richardson What happens when a beautiful, 50-something OB/Gyn specialists discovers her husband of 26 years is leaving her for another man? Her world crumbles before her very eyes. She’s paid her dues as the devoted wife, friend, doctor, and Mother. Now what? This wasn’t supposed to happen. She’s finally reached “Midlife” where the years are supposed to give back, to be the best ones of her life, however, she has to divide her emotions and time between a father who’s in the throws of Alzheimer’s,... Continue Reading

Author: Complied by Ginny Robertsonwww.onpurposenow.com Reviewed By: Patti Trapp Real-Life Stories of Determination, Growth and Prosperity – complied by Ginny Robertson, president and Founder of Live Your Life On Purpose, Founder of On Purpose Networking for Women, Founder/Publisher/Editor of On Purpose Woman magazine and co-host of Talkin’Real for Women radio show. This is a fantastic compilation of stories written by real women who have taken those steps we dream to take—and have grasped a life we can only dream to have one day. Within the pages of The Spirit of Women Entrepreneurs... Continue Reading

Author: Eli Davidsonwww.funkytofabulous.com Reviewed By: Melinda Cianos Those of us who have embarked on creating positive change in our lives know how daunting this journey can be. Whether the struggle is with weight, unfulfilled financial or personal goals, or with patterns of negativity that we just can’t seem to break, Eli Davidson’s Funky to Fabulous uses humor, wit, and sound advice to identify those struggles and then, catapults us forward. A motivational speaker and an Authentic Success Coach with a master’s degree in Spiritual Psychology, Eli is creative, upbeat, and... Continue Reading

Author: Barbara Friesnerwww.agewiseliving.com Reviewed By: Dotsie Bregel Barbara offers a lovely presentation for those wondering if a loved one is experiencing dementia. Presented professionally with clarity, excellent tone, and instrumental music between segments, you will learn how to discern if a loved one needs medical attention, and if so, how to get the most appropriate care. Once a diagnosis is made, she then takes you through the next steps by sharing personal examples from her life of caring for her grandmother and mother. Barbara admits she is not a physician, however our best advice... Continue Reading

Author: Bernadette Giorgiwww.justbpilates.com/home.htm Reviewed By: Melinda Cianos Bernadette has developed this gentle, yet challenging exercise program that is sure to produce results. The DVD takes you through a complete workout which strengthens core muscles, sculpts the body and increases flexibility. Tailored to meet the needs of both the beginner and those that exercise regularly, the routine combines the graceful movements of ballet with the fluid movements of pilates to tone and strengthen. The Just B Method, created by Giorgi, was designed with “women over 50 in mind,”... Continue Reading

Author: Linda Joy Myerswww.memoriesandmemoirs.com Reviewed By: Melinda Cianos In this healing memoir, Linda Joy Myers fits together the jagged and irregular pieces of her childhood in an effort to mend her spirit. Images are beautifully crafted (through the use of prose that are both poetic and rich) of a life that was riddled with abuse, neglect and abandonment. She discovers that the same pattern of abuse has plagued the women in her family for generations. As an accomplished musician and writer, Myers is masterful at artistic expression. She allows the reader into her troubled world—we... Continue Reading

Author: Hanna G. Rubywww.sexageandmenopause.com Reviewed By: Melinda Cianos Hanna G. Ruby takes us on a wandering exploration causing us to consider where we learned our perceptions of the aging woman. As we age and our bodies change, our relationships grow or take different shape, and our roles become altered. Where are we as sexual beings? Ruby recommends that we hold onto our vibrant and spiritual sexual selves as we approach our post- menopausal years. However, society needs to create better images of the aging woman to make this easier. She shares examples from Eastern cultures that enable... Continue Reading

Author: Allison Bottkewww.godallowsuturns.com Reviewed By: Georgia Richardson In this debut novel, the main character, Dee Decker has many decisions forced upon her and she knows these choices could alter her life forever. She’s nonetheless determined to bring love, purpose and meaning back into her life. So on the heels of her husband’s infidelity, Dee moves forward on her own, and does so with a vengeance; and a divorce in the making. She’s takes on a new job, in a new state, and . . . in a new state of mind. Excited by her own boldness in reinventing her Image with gastric... Continue Reading

Author: DC Stanfawww.dcstanfa.com/ Reviewed By: Patti Trapp DC Stanfa is an amazing author who pours humor and the importance of self-esteem into her writing. This compilation of true stories covers childhood; questioning authority and religion, through adulthood; with all its pain and pleasure, dating and rejection, angst and discovery. It is well written, enjoyable and is at times painfully honest. The Art of Table Dancing is about the transformation from ugly duckling to beautiful womanhood¬óinside and out. DC openly shares learning to accept herself, love herself and to trust... Continue Reading

Author: Connie Pombowww.conniepombo.com/ Reviewed By: Dotsie Bregel Connie carefully traipse you through her cancer storm with honesty and a deep sense of spirituality that immediately makes you want her as your role model should you ever be diagnosed with cancer. While it must have been a horrendous venture, she gently unravels the bad and the good in a way that makes you trust you’d have the courage to follow in her footsteps if ever necessary. Should you know someone with a cancer diagnosis, this is the book for both you and them. In addition to sharing her perspective of what it’s... Continue Reading