Confessions of a Semi-Natural Woman: Mostly True Tales of a Woman under the Influence of Laughter By Leigh Anne Jasheway http://www.accidentalcomic.com/books/confessions.php Reviewed by Anne L. Holmes for the NABBW Leigh Anne Jasheway, winner of the Erma Bombeck Award for Humor Writing has done it again. Her latest book, a compilation of over 90 of her […]
Second Blooming for Women: Growing a Life That Matters After 50 By Kathleen Vestal Logan and E.L. (Betsy) Smith, Ph.D. http://www.secondbloomingforwomen.com/ Reviewed by Anne Holmes for the NABBW As a plus 50 woman, do you find yourself asking questions like: Am I making a difference? Does my life matter? What do I want to do […]
Conquer Prostate Cancer: How Medicine, Faith, Love and Sex Can Renew Your Life By Rabbi Ed Weinsberg with Dr. Robert Carey http://www.ConquerProstateCancerNow.com, and http://www.ConquerProstateCancer.com Reviewed by Anne L. Holmes for the NABBW This book, an account of Rabbi Ed’s — and his wife Yvonne’s — experiences with Prostate Cancer and the options they chose for […]
Canadian Retirement Planning Mistakes: Key Strategies on How to Take Action to Avoid Them Author: Grant W. Hicks, RDB, C.I.M., FSCI, Retirement Planning Specialist www.ghicks.com Amazon link: http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/1426913540/ref=sib_rdr_dp Reviewed by: Anne Holmes for the NABBW Grant Hicks is a financial educator and well-known among retirees for his expertise in advising retirees – and those about […]
Francesca of Lost Nation Author: Lucinda Sue Crosby http://stories.luckycinda.com/ Amazon link: http://www.amazon.com/Francesca-of-Lost-Nation-ebook/dp/B003MGKA5Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&m=AG56TWVU5XWC2&s=books&qid=1291744576&sr=1-1 Reviewed by: Anne Holmes for the NABBW You’ll have a hard time putting this book down, once you start reading it. This is a coming of age story, set in Lost Nation, Iowa, a real farm town located in Eastern Iowa, about halfway […]
Re-Branding Yourself After Age 50: Re-Charge your Career, Start a Business or Achieve More Professional Success in Midlife Author: Marva L. Goldsmith, AICI, CIP Website: http://www.branding50.com Reviewed by: Anne Holmes for the NABBW Like it or not, as Marva Goldsmith makes clear at the beginning of this book, we have all been branded! We’ve been […]
Every Little Step She Takes Author: Carolyn Steele Agosta http://www.carolynagosta.com Reviewed by Anne Holmes for the NABBW Warning: This is a “can’t put down” story, so don’t start reading it unless you have time in your schedule to finish it quickly. Every Little Step She Takes is the story of Amanda Long, an 18-year-old ballet […]
Emerging Voices Author: Laurel D. Rund http://essenceoflaurel.com/ Reviewed by: Anne Holmes for the NABBW Emerging Voices is a compilation of Laurel D. Rund’s original artwork and inspirational poetry that speaks to the many faces of loss and/or life transitions. Written after the death of her husband, Laurel says the book’s purpose is to encourage the […]
Courage and Croissants: Inspiring Joyful Living – A Story and Life Guidebook Authors: Suzanne Saxe-Roux, Ed.D and Jean P. Roux, Ph.D. http://www.healthyjoyfulliving.com/reserve-book-now/ Reviewed by: Anne Holmes for the NABBW This book, by real life husband and wife team Suzanne Saxe-Roux Ed. D and Jean P. Roux, Ph.D. is both a story and a life guidebook. […]
Fifty and Fabulous! The Best Years of a Woman’s Life Author: Jaki Scarcello www.fiftyfab.com Reviewed by: Anne Holmes for the NABBW Author Jaki Scarcello is on a mission to challenge and enhance our perspective on growing older. This book began as a series of interviews with women ages 45 to 102 in five countries. Their […]