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Many fathers resist assisting their children on the autism spectrum. Some are too stubborn or macho to accept the autism diagnosis. And once upon a time, Harry Psaros was that guy.Harry wants to be a voice for dads in the autism fight. From Struggle to Strength was written so other dads can learn from Harry's mistakes, work with their family to support their child on the spectrum and their successful development, see how his son Gus is thriving with the support of both parents, and ultimately understand that an empowered mindset drives lasting growth and fulfillment in the journey with autism.From practical advice for nurturing your child's growth to the mental attitudes and mindsets that parents of children with autism need to succeed, From Struggle to Strength helps fathers step up and be the support for their children that they long to be. Yes, there is confusion on the autism journey. No, there is no step-by-step guide book where you follow a recipe to help your child succeed. But, there is a way to be informed, to be supportive, and to create a unified front as a family fighting on this journey together."Harry shares his honesty, doubts and fears in From Struggle to Strength. You will laugh, cry, and be encouraged by his family's journey as they navigate ASD. Harry and his determined family prove that with the right support, challenges can become joys to celebrate." -Kelly Cain, Founder of Autism Caring Center"Harry is a true contender against the relentless opponent we call autism. It bobs and weaves, but Harry reminds us, in an incredibly positive and powerful way, that we too have all the right moves. This book, no matter where you are in your journey, will be the encouragement you need in your corner of the ring!" -Carrie P. Holzer, Autism Mom and Author of Building Puzzles Under Water: An Autism Story

Through our challenges, we all need a reminder that our stories can empower our journeys!Serena Sacks-Mandel built a successful tech career on the foundation of a tough childhood. Brick by brick, she laid a new foundation for herself, one where she saw each of her successes as evidence that she could do more.A huge part of her self-empowerment came from framing her own narrative-her personal story-in a way that each roadblock became a lesson, something she overcame.If Serena's story teaches us anything, it's that we can change how we view our personal challenges to lead us to bigger and better things than we ever dreamed of!If you've always been an outlier, a trail-blazer, a mover and shaker-or want to be-then you'll love the inspiration you get from Serena's story. From unwanted child to solo woman in a board room full of men to cancer survivor, Serena has stretched for the next level every step of the way and routinely reached it through perseverance, education, resilience, and an eagle eye on her purpose.When you control your narrative, you can only keep climbing higher! "For emerging and existing leaders who want to overcome personal and professional challenges or inspire others to do so, Serena's life lessons in survival, self-sufficiency, and the power to empower others is a must read." Mark Pelliccio Office of the CEO, HMG Strategy, LLC"The world needs this story. The world needs to see and know the power of forgiveness to heal and create true autonomy and joy in our lives." Andrea Flack-Wetherald, Social Worker, Comedian, Speaker, Author of The Funny Thing About Forgiveness: What every leader needs to know about improv, culture & the world's least favorite F word"Empowered: Frame Your Narrative. Own Your Power. is an important resource for individuals striving to identify and/or accomplish career goals and achieve their personal best selves." Selma C. Kunitz, Founder and Former President at KAI Research, Inc.

True authenticity comes from living in your heart, not in your head. Inspiring people aren't necessarily born that way. Often, they are the ones who make their own paths, who spend more time on rock bottom than on top of the world, and who are open with their stories and love to give others a hand toward their goals.Author James Protin hasn't always considered himself to be inspiring ... or even someone you would want to grab a coffee with. But placing one foot in front of the other, he has walked through the darkest times in his life-divorce, bankruptcy, depression, and job loss, to name a few-and wants to share what he discovered about life, about himself, and about our place in the world.This book is a collection of lessons learned, motivational thoughts, and stories culled from the good and bad experiences of his life so you can feel your way through your own life. It's based on the five pillars of leadership that James's father taught him by "sitting in his chair"-by taking the time to advise and inspire because it mattered.In this book, you'll discover how you too can be-Brave enough to truly live.Open enough to truly love.Humble enough to truly learn.Connected enough to truly pray.Vulnerable enough to truly inspire.All the things that make life worth living and help you be a true leader. Whether you already know that you want to lead with heart or you are just trying to find your way up from rock bottom, you'll love letting James sit in your chair to help you be more.

It's easy to feel lost when you're locked in a struggle with a narcissist ...And even after, when you've had the time to heal some of those wounds and see the sun rise again.It can feel like you're never going to be the person you were before. It can feel like you've lost the battle.But if you're looking at this book, you've already won.You've already realized what's going on, and you're not going to put up with it anymore.As a therapist and someone with personal experience with narcissism, Dr. Justine Weber knows both the clinical and the every-day world of being in a relationship with a toxic person. And she shares insights in How the Fuck Do I Heal from This? into how you can not only identify the behavior but also come back to yourself, recover, and live a full and joyful life after that relationship.Now that you are aware and maybe even leaving that relationship, you can pick up the pieces and put them back together. Whatever you create going forward is going to be so much better than what you had before because what you had before was dysfunctional.Seeing the behavior and the other person for what and who they are can completely change how you recover and move on with your life. Because it is about moving on and loving who you are without the stigma of abuse and the feelings of unworthiness or regret.Though this book isn't a substitute for therapy, it's definitely a start. You deserve a life of hope and happiness, and it truly starts with you.

Within each of us lies a story of everything we've overcome to be who we've become. Our lifetimes are our legacies, and these women are leaving an indelible mark in their communities and in the world.With stories collected by Leigh M. Clark, these are women who slay Tampa Bay.Opener: Mandy SchulisCloser: Suzanne DuretFeaturing: Maureen Famiano, Alyssa Young, Kacee Howes, Elizabeth Riggs, Jessica Jones, Nada Haddad, Ludmila Woodruff, Caitlyn Barninger, Jennifer Stinson, Alexandra Valencia, Lora Van Balen, Jenna Schwartz, Bria Patti, Anita Arredondo, Carrie Williams, Dr. Maram Bishawi, Parita Patel, Nicole Carver, Genesis Krick

As leaders, we sometimes feel stagnant. We stall out.So we search for something new to inspire, to ignite, to lead us to more excitement and that feeling that we're doing our soul's work.You might feel that way right now. If you've read all the books, done the courses, worked with all the gurus, and you're still feeling the "that's not quite it" feeling in your gut, then you're in the right place.You may be a bit burned out by all the info and input, longing for a fresh way to see things. You Are Something New: Life Lessons to Radically Change How You Think About Business will help you find a new perspective, just by looking within.Business has a lot more to do with being human than anything, and our stories, even everyday life events, can help us showcase our humanity, creating a stronger connection with our audience.Get inspired by your own experiences. Plumb the depths of your personal stories. Look at your world a little differently with You Are Something New.

***5 Stars "I picked this book up at a book event, and it turned out to be the perfect vacation read! It transported me to another country and to another time via an archeological dig. It addresses so many themes, from geological phenomena to navigating the world with dietary sensitivities to finding confidence in the midst of anxiety. It's a Christmas story, to boot! If you like women's fiction with a touch of Indiana Jones, you'll enjoy "Treasures."" ~EmThanks to a rough breakup a year ago, Kenzi Ashbury has hunkered down in her comforts-mostly work, books, movies at home, and a glass of wine with her besties.But Kenzi's friend Lauren decides to shake up her world even if she has to throw her on a plane herself. Together, they trek to Castel Gandolfo, Italy, to take part in an archaeological dig, right before Kenzi's work and family obligations are set to send her screaming for the safety of her couch.Together in Italy, they mine the Roman Empire's past as Kenzi struggles to master her anxiety surrounding the upcoming family holiday and a huge project at work-the new headquarters for a famous designer. Not to mention that cute coworker who keeps emailing her!Will the history buried in the earth help Kenzi make peace with her past and bravely step into a bigger, bolder life?Fans of Barbara O'Neal and Sophie Kinsella will love this witty and enchanting tale!"Cori Wamsley's novel effortlessly transports readers to a time of genuine self-discovery, when we experience revelations about life as we are living it. With a vibrant and energetic tone, Wamsley imparts the thrill of introspection, gracefully sharing life's insights without prescription. The narrative beautifully weaves history, culture, and architecture together with a thread of serendipity, into a rich Italian tapestry that mirrors the multi-dimensional experience of individual exploration and adventure. Wamsley's blend of wisdom and wit creates an engaging, educational, and enchanting treasure well worth digging into."~ Amy Hooper Hanna, CEO of AhHA! Coaching & Consulting, and Co-author of For She Who Grieves: Practical Wisdom for Living Hope"When Kenzi decides to take a whirlwind trip to Italy-to work at an archeological site-she has no way of knowing that she'll dig up far more than just priceless artifacts. She'll also unearth a more authentic version of herself. The Treasures We Seek is a warm, thoughtful, and powerfully quiet story of self-actualization. Readers who struggle with prioritizing their own needs instead of everyone else's will find much to love in this book. So will readers who appreciate breaking out of routines and trying things that are wholly and thrillingly new. The Treasures We Seek shows how letting our insecurities crumble like shards of pottery can be the first step in seeing everything finally come together."~Stacey Elza, Author of Falling Lessons

Within each of us lies a story of everything we've overcome to be who we've become. Our lifetimes are our legacies, and these women are leaving an indelible mark in their communities and in the world.With stories collected by Leigh M. Clark, these are women who slay Southwest Florida.Opening: Christin CollinsClosing: Sue RyanFeaturing: Claribel Bocanegra, Darla Bonk, Karina Borgia-Lacroix, Jessica Diaz, Sofia Gonzales, Vanessa M. Chaviano, Rebekah Alzada Barney, Jennifer Johnson, Marissa Gonzalez, Katie Edmonds Peters, Marilyn Santiago, Talisha Faber, Dayra "Dee" Dominguez, Kendra Sutton, Sylvia Dorisme, Samreen Mongillo, Delisa Smith, Marjorie K. Johnson, Sally Brumfield, Marie J. Grasmeier, Alicia Miller-Shannon, Renee Storms

It's the most wonderful time of the year ... but Norman the sleepy sloth is snoozing right through it!He misses out on all his favorite activities with his friends from singing to snowman building, but when he wakes up, he discovers something special that he couldn't have even imagined.Will Norman stay awake long enough to enjoy some holiday magic?

Joy, however elusive it may seem, is within reach. In the face of a friend. In the sun peeking through the clouds. In a long calm breath as you wonder at the miracle of a blossoming flower.As we are challenged throughout our lives, often we enter a period of darkness where joy is fleeting, if present at all. And sometimes we need a little nudge to find it again.The women of We Choose Joy: How 22 Women went Beyond Healing to Create Joyful Lives strive for joy, despite the struggles they have overcome.You'll discover stories of hope, healing, and open-heartedness within these pages that will inspire you to seek joy yourself everywhere you go.These women empower others with their stories of sorrows and triumphs to laugh longer, love harder, and live a life full of joy.Choose joy in your journey! Featuring authors: Bea BaylorInez BracyRachelle BryantPam Vogt DuffinTammy Lyn FoxAlisa GannonRoberta HoldsworthAndrea JeffressSarah Lynne JointChristal LepakCathi Gg MitchellTharifa NoorRemlee PeckHuong PhungCynthia PrimmStephanie ReagleTheresa ReamTaira RuzziElla SmithLinda StaszewskiMichelle WalkerBonnie Zehentner

*** A Dove in the Shadows was selected as the first place winner for nonfiction excellence at The Author Zone Awards for 2023 and as an American Book Fest Best Book Awards finalist for 2023. ***Have you ever felt completely broken?Like you're barely surviving each day, just existing?Relying on something to keep you going ... but then it's gone.And that's when you chose to rely on no one but yourself ...Your dreams ...Your drive ...Your hope. You discover it's all in your control and learn how you turn your pain into your power. Author Jennifer Silbaugh was caught in a system she depended on to keep her alive, but reached the end of the road, looked around, and saw nothing but darkness.When the mental health community ran out of options to help her, she chose to turn within. She decided to live fully, with hope, seeking joy, knowing that she needed to be in charge to create what she wanted in life.And that's when she transformed her darkness into the most beautiful light. Though she was once behind locked doors, looking for ways to stop the pain in her head, she was able to heal and find peace.She discovered that the place where she'd suffered the greatest was the place where she was meant to work, to help others in the shadows. As a certified peer specialist, she could tell others she believes in them too, that they can recover like she did.Join Jennifer on her journey from decades as a patient in the mental health system to becoming a person who helps others as they travel similar paths. She strives every day to maintain her recovery and make her wellness her number one priority.If you've struggled with mental health-through depression, anxiety, despair, desperation-then know there really is hope for change.And sometimes it lies within.Jennifer's story inspires the reader to be their own advocate, friend, and hero on the journey from broken to belonging. ______"Through resiliency and the power of her will, she was able to heal and then, as a certified peer specialist, successfully dedicate herself to supporting other people with mental illness. Her story will certainly provide hope to others."Boris Birmaher, MDProfessor of Psychiatry

When your child is hurting, all you want is for them to feel better ...Author Jennifer Drake Simmons spent years watching her son's medical condition impact his life. On the roller coaster of getting better and getting worse, her family sought answers from medicine and nutrition, hoping for a way for Will to feel better and stop the "bad guys" in his head from controlling his body.Still, the seizures continued, and the family adapted, twisting and turning to follow the path his epilepsy took.The toll on a child dealing with this is saddening, and that extends to the family. As Jennifer said, "Tears of fear and anxiety had worn a groove in my heart."Will's journey may be unique, but every family who has dealt with this searches for answers, searches for hope.A Mom's Will is about the Simmons family's journey, finding strength, trying new treatments, and eventually coming out of the storm.Jennifer beautifully details their story, with the laughter and tears that ripple through medical quests, helping other families see that they too can find a way!A portion of the proceeds from sales of this book go toward the Epilepsy Association.

New parents have A LOT of questions!Dr. Daniela Atanassova-Lineva has the answers.World-renowned pediatrician Dr. Daniela Atanassova-Lineva and award-winning empowerment coach and former tenured professor Dr. Shellie Hipsky, both moms, have teamed up to get the answers in your hands!The first five years of a child's development create a crucial foundation for the rest of their physical and mental growth, and a huge part of building that solid foundation is ensuring that they are the healthiest they can be.But you're busy. Running to the doctor for every sniffle, scrape, and sneeze isn't feasible!That's why Dr. Daniela and Dr. Shellie created The Prescription for a Happy, Healthy Child: 113 Questions Answered by a Top Pediatrician.Dr. Daniela, the M.D. of the team, is a medical expert who has been helping her patients be happy and healthy for 23 years. And no question is a silly question!Dr. Shellie, Ed.D., has keynoted at Harvard University and the University of Oxford and brings her decades of book writing experience to the table, turning all the questions into learning tools for parents. As a mom of two, she's been in the hot seat in the doctor's office with many of the questions that you'll find between these pages.No, you don't have to call the doctor's emergency line for every question that arises. The Prescription for a Happy, Healthy Child has all the basic answers from a trusted source for keeping your child happy and healthy from infant to school-age."As a medical doctor myself, I feel that The Prescription for a Happy, Healthy Child is an invaluable resource. Dr. Daniela Atanassova-Lineva is a respected pediatrician who has the answers that new parents are seeking for their children."~ Dr. Robert Goldman, M.D., Ph.D., D.O., & F.A.A.S.P.

Connection. Belonging. Love.We all crave them. And many of us are lucky enough to be born into a setting where they are already in place to support our growth and understanding of the world.But author Judi Logan had to actively pursue these three things as she attempted to piece together the story of her existence.As a teen, the woman she called "Mom" divulged a secret that tore Judi apart, a secret that had destroyed a close family over a decade before. Armed with this information, Judi struggled to find peace till well into adulthood when she took it upon herself to search out her true parents, discover where she belonged, and knit together the strands of the family that had been severed upon her birth.A true story of faith and forgiveness, The Unraveling follows Judi's path as she disentangles the pieces of her history to restore family and hope.Bringing peace to herself, cultivating the bonds of love among her connections, and embracing her new truth, Judi bravely follows God's plan for her to reunite a broken family a generation after it shattered. Beautiful and compelling, The Unraveling tells how Judi rooted herself in God's love so she could finally know where she belongs and discover the true reach of the branches in her family tree.

Organizations must change or be left behind.They must sense, respond, and provide for customers' current and future needs while concurrently adopting new technologies, innovations, and ideas ... all without missing a beat.No pressure, right?That's why it's important to grasp concepts that bring out the best in your people, to help them learn, lead, and conquer new challenges.It all comes down to creating an environment that works for your team and building an organization that can bend with the winds of change and guide the ship through any storm.Bottom line: We all need to be agile. Not just delivery and operations teams, but portfolio and program management teams as well. After over three decades of providing project, program, and portfolio management support to many organizations, Jim Carilli wrote Program Management Redefined: Techniques to Improve Organizational Agility as an opportunity to give back to the profession that has served him so well throughout his career by helping organizations run smoothly and successfully. Through his experiences, he has seen first-hand the evolution of organizational agility and the direct and tangible benefits provided by today's practices to those organizations that employ them. Program Management Redefined shares those discoveries to help others in program management and associated disciplines with new ideas so you may reap the benefits agile practices provide. "An excellent and unique approach to program management by Dr. Carilli. I'm sure this work will become a benchmark in the industry." - Mike Sutton, PMP, Lead Project Manager EPA Enterprise Content Management System (Ret.)"With such limited agile guidance for programs, it is refreshing to see a contemporary approach to program management." - Mike Harkins, Agile Transformation Coach with certifications from Scrum.org, Scrum Alliance, and SAFe; Founder of The Harkins Leadership Group

Sal and Samson are the best of friends. They make quite a pair!But when Samson falls under the dryer, he's wet, scared, and alone. What will he do without his buddy?Determined, Sal sets out on a rescue mission, as Samson learns where the lost socks go and bravely meets other socks who have a similar fate.Will Samson and Sal see each other again? Or will Sal be put in the jar with all the other mate-less socks?Where the Lost Socks Go is a book about persistence, kindness, and the unbreakable bond of best friends."What a cute story! I love the theme of kindness as the socks work together to reunite their friends. It's a delightful tale of love and friendships."~Fran CainAuthor of King Kindness of Kandu "Where the Lost Socks Go is a sweet book about friendship, loss, and working together to help those in need. The author helps us see that as long as you are with those you love, home can be anywhere, even an unexpected place!" ~Christine SmartAuthor of The Rings that Sing

Have you ever been knocked down, wondering how you could possibly move on, only to harness some small, nearly invisible part of yourself that leads you to rise again from the ashes?Much like the mythical phoenix, the women of Unleashing Your Soul-Level Magic: Tales of Transition to Help Unwrap Your Special Gifts have done just that!Unleashing Your Soul-Level Magic features 12 authors sharing stories of overcoming challenges in their lives that led them to their deepest gifts, their soul-level magic. These stories of transformation will inspire you as you discover amazing things about these women ... and yourself.Enjoy learning how these women unlocked their superpowers in various parts of their lives from career to charity to personal gifts. Each one shares deeply the hope that their gifts gave them through their challenges so they could come out on the other side changed but braver, brighter, and more themselves than they had ever been.Part of the proceeds from this book will benefit Young Adult Survivors United, an organization in Southwestern Pennsylvania that supports young adults on their cancer journeys.¿¿Stories by Kim Adley, Samantha Bauer, Elizabeth Craig, Sue Fattibene, Kelly Frost, Denise Ann Galloni, Priscilla Green, Darlene Barruso Kruth, Amanda Kunkel, Marta Mazzoni, Racquelle Pakutz, and Maryann Udel "This is a book that you'll want to read again and again as you develop your own voice, which you will find as the very stepping-stone to overcoming your own personal struggles." ~ Mandi Pryor MP Marketing and PR: The Jumpstart Factory "The exemplary stories in this anthology certainly live up to the definition of bravery, connection, and inspiration."~Connie CapiotisCEO of Full Flavor Leadership, Executive Director of Digital Bridges Pittsburgh"This is a must-read book for women in transition who desire reflection and heart-centered reading."~ Dr. Shellie HipskyCEO of Inspiring Lives International, Exec. Director of the Global Sisterhood, Editor-in-Chief of Inspiring Lives Magazine, 15-Time Bestselling Author, and The Global Empowerment Coach

Hurricanes are awful. Leaving your home and friends is awful. But making new friends and finding new ways to cope ... maybe not so bad.When a hurricane destroys 14-year-old Louisa's home, she must move into her grandmother's trailer with only her mom and the few belongings they were able to salvage from the wreckage. Her smart glasses-kinda like smart phones from the early 2000s but, you know, glasses-can tell her how to get around her new school and who people are, but what they can't tell her is how she fits into this strange new town. And that, as some things fall apart, others will fall into place.Set in the year 2050, Falling Lessons is a story about a girl and her changing dreams. It's a time when eating grasshoppers is the norm and grandparents enjoy moshing-sorry, what is that?-at their assisted-living facility. Louisa stumbles upon hapkido, a Korean martial art, and Ruby, who makes her heart flutter like the tailfin of a goldfish.As she practices her kicks and learns how to safely fall at the dojang, Louisa realizes that her new home has way more in store for her than she could have possibly imagined. Her life may not resemble the plot of any comic book in her collection, but that doesn't mean it can't be filled with picture-perfect moments and page-turning surprises.Will Louisa master her kicks and open her heart?Heartwarming and fun, Falling Lessons is for young adult readers who love unique, realistic characters overcoming challenges in their personal lives, family, and school, just as they are."Gentle, honest, and vulnerable, Falling Lessons is a compelling futuristic coming-of-age story about Louisa, a teenage girl facing the challenges of family, love, technology, and growing up."-A.K. Downing, The Air Series "Falling Lessons is about hanging on and letting go, falling in love and letting yourself be loved back. And because it's told in Louisa's remarkable voice, it's a story that offers unexpected moments of wonder on every page and reminds you to find and savor such moments in your own life."-Ann Claycomb, Silenced and The Mermaid's Daughter

"He will likely never speak."Sometimes, being told that you can't do something lights a fire inside of you so fierce that you have no choice but to succeed ... and then blow all the doubts out of the water.After all, doubt shouldn't be a part of any child's puzzle. It's hard enough building puzzles under water, watching the pieces float away, dusting off the sand from some, and scurrying toward a treasure chest to discover more.This is how author Carrie P. Holzer experienced her son Cam's diagnosis of autism and the following decade of his journey. She compared it to building puzzles under water because of the challenge, as well as the knowledge that all the pieces are there somewhere.Sometimes you just have to look harder for them and turn them this way and that to fit.In Building Puzzles Under Water: An Autism Story, Carrie details the journey that her family took, the ups and downs, and the multiple successes they had with giving Cam the life he deserves, one where he gets to express himself and have friends, things that we all take for granted that were pieces the family wasn't sure Cam would ever discover.Today, Cam speaks, eloquently, expressively, and even colorfully, thanks to the dedication that Carrie and her family had to see him be everything he possibly could. She shares this journey with you, with the hopes that your family will have success in the depths of autism as well.

Grief is painful. It hurts. Badly. We know.What if we focused on grief as something that helps us grow wiser and more resilient?What if we could embrace grief? At least hold its hand? Look at it closely? This is a book about good grief.For She Who Grieves: Practical Wisdom for Living Hope is a collection of stories on the effects of grief and what comes next.It's about steps taken and the power and challenges that can be found on the road from sadness to joy, between grief and relief.Whether you're beginning your journey, well on your way, somewhere in between or even back again, there are ways to feel happy and be okay.Whether you are the driver or a passenger, here you will find hope and connection.This book is for the brave-hearted and open-minded.This book is for she who grieves ... and believes in Joy."A must-read for anyone whose heart is open and willing to learn about loving their grief to heal their soul."~PJ Jackson "With wide-open honesty, vulnerability, and care, Amy and Holly accomplish the goal of bringing together both tenderness and tools for the grief, love, and hope in us all."~Rachel Madorsky, LCSW Author of How to Love Yourself in Less Than a Week and Also for the Rest of Your Life"For She Who Grieves: Practical Wisdom for Living Hope compassionately and respectfully supports and activates the healing potential of others."~Juliette Stapleton Online Visibility Strategist, Marketing by Human Design Expert

Do you ever think you're "too old"? That it's "too late"? That no one has been through what's happening in your life right now?Now is the time to realize you are brave enough, you can succeed, and you can make your goals a reality.20 Lives Ignited: How 20 Women Over 60 are Creating Success on Their Own Terms, features 20 strong, amazing women sharing how they've overcome personal and professional obstacles and their strategies for success. Each chapter of 20 Lives Ignited features a woman's personal story of triumph, from overcoming difficult marriages or abuse to journeying toward finding themselves and their purpose. Linda Laird Staszewski coordinated the production of 20 Lives Ignited: How 20 Women Over 60 are Creating Success on Their Own Terms. After learning about anthologies-books by a collection of authors-she wanted in; however, she wasn't able to find the right one. Linda prayed for guidance and felt God telling her, "Why not YOU?" So she set out on the journey to collect amazing stories about even more amazing women and their path toward success. The stories showcase wisdom, insight, and love that are applicable to a woman at any age and stage of her life. These women have overcome obstacles in spite of the odds stacked against them and are courageously sharing their stories, setting the world on fire! If you enjoy the Chicken Soup for the Soul books, you will love this heart-felt collection of inspiring stories!The coauthors of 20 Lives Ignited are Sydney Amicucci, Gae Anderson-Miller, Thasia Anne, Valerie Baltzer, Shelley Chicas, Bonnie Conley, Susan Dunton, Tarnie F. Israelsson, Vickie Jones, Janet Kassir, Heidi Parr Kerner, Vicke Marz, Remlee Peck, Theresa Ream, Jody Royee, Peggy Schwab, Linda Laird Staszewski, Tammy S. Ward, Valerie Weaver, and Tharifa Wenrich.

How do you brave the shore when what's beyond it holds more questions than the deepest ocean?Chelsea Beckett thinks she's finally got her life together. Officially divorced for months, she's settling into being a single mom to her adorable five-year-old and balancing running The Salty Cupcake Mermaid Bakery Café, her other pride and joy.Despite looking like a mirror image, Jocelyn Bloom couldn't be more different than her twin Chelsea. Her popular travel blog turned into her own TV show, and she spends her days planning her next adventure. India, France, Chile, Germany . . . she's touched the earth in many parts of the world, constantly running from one city to another, but always staying close with her sister.When these two women reunite for their much anticipated celebration of their 35th birthday, though, an accident upends their worlds. Afterward, Chelsea must navigate memory loss as she struggles to regain her footing, while watching Jocelyn go through her own tough recovery. But Chelsea soon discovers that her life is more complicated than she thought, especially when unexpected sparks fly in the relationship department.As her past surrounds her-and a mysterious friend shows up to give advice-she must determine how to continue on her life path . . . if she even wants to. Will Chelsea attempt to reignite an old flame? Or does she need to brave another shore to discover where she belongs?Working with the themes of returning home, self-discovery, relationships, and love, this novel features a female protagonist and has a tone similar to Barbara O'Neal's When we Believed in Mermaids."Cori Wamsley writes an intriguing story, one she has artfully woven with the unbreakable bonds of sisterly love and the infinite connection to the spiritual realm." J.D. Wylde, Author "Chelsea's journey of perseverance at all costs was inspiring. As a mom to two young girls, seeing the strength of her relationship with Jocelyn struck a personal chord. Braving the Shore demonstrates how overcoming great challenges and discovering your life's path is all the more meaningful when it's done alongside those you love." Kimber Wood, Book Blogger "Cori Wamsley sparks intrigue in her newest novel Braving the Shore by bringing reality and the ethereal together to find balance in the chaos for the lives of twins Chelsea and Jocelyn. She is a brilliant and colorfully descriptive author." Sue E. Fattibene, Life Coach, Author, Inspirational Speaker "Braving the Shore is a delightful story that shows us how important it is to listen, remember who we are, and make brave choices. It will be a great book for anyone needing a sweet, little nudge to be courageous, receive support, and claim who they are." Gabrielle Smith Noye

Spirited Jemma receives a violin from her parents. Equal parts excited and disappointed that she can't play it, Jemma awakens in the middle of the night to a curious new friend who takes her on a magical adventure. Will Jemma learn to embrace her inner gifts and make the violin sing?