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In this nonfiction memoir, New Leash on Life, the reader has at the onset of the book - an emotional connection to author Anne Mallore and her love of animals.When you are given a gift, you write a thank you note to the giver. When you are given a gift from God, how do you send a thank you note? Anne Mallore has a natural affinity with animals. She considers this a gift. When faced with the devastating results of a failed business, it was this gift that ultimately gave the author and her family a "New Leash On Life". As they were losing their home and all they had, they took the love of their dog and made a commitment to build a betterboarding facility. Their situation is not unique, how they handled it is. With strength, and the knowledge that "we are, as we are supposed to be right now, no coincidences", they worked to build a very successful pet business. The Authorand her family are proof that sometimes you need to fail to become a success."New Leash on Life captivates the reader. Inspiring with a message of hope - the reader wants to share this journey with Anne as she navigates life's course and provides fresh new perspective, courage and faith. A must read for those of us, yearning for more! "- Laura's List: Books for Wome

A recent best-seller and Reader's Favorite winner. In Live the Life of Your Dreams: 33 Tips for Inspired Living, International award-winning author, and renowned inspirational speaker Laura Ponticello has interviewed women from all over the country to uncover first-hand what inspires them in their daily lives and how they tap into this inspiration. In doing so, she discovered that women feel most inspired when they are empowered. Live the Life of Your Dreams: 33 Tips for Inspired Living is a collection of healing graces, healthy practices, and inspirational words to help readers on their path to empowerment as they explore achieving personal fulfillment. Real women have provided their personal stories of triumph, sought-after purpose, and acquired wisdom to the pages of this book. Secrets to an Inspired Life include: -Think Big and Dream Big -Don't Let Fear Hold you Back-Take Time for Yourself-Be Passionate About What You Do. "Live the Life of Your Dreams is a life compass that holds to the principles of transformation, change, and growth, all in one inspiring book. " - Dr. Deana Murphy, award-winning author, Resilience; Living Life By Design"

Is this as good as it gets? Can I do better with my life?These two questions nagged David J. Figura, as he grappled with a troubled marriage and considered an affair. He was also burned out at his job, lonely and resentful because of his lack of meaningful friendships. Sound familiar?In So What Are The Guys Doing? Figura bares all and relates the changes he made in his marriage. He tells of the radical steps he took to make more male friends and the risks he took in his career to turn things around-and also of his conversations with more than 50 men whowere dealing with many of the same issues. It is his hope that this book will inspire other men to seek happier, more satisfying lives."I love this book. Its message to middle-aged men about the importanceof getting and keeping their male friends close is much needed."~ John Gray, best selling author of Men are from Mars, Women are fromVenus"For far too long, a man's quest for passion has been disregarded as a 'midlife life crisis.' Against the backdrop of David J. Figura personal transformation, he offers guys practical and heart-centered adviceon finding a deeper connections and joy in life. A must read for the men and the women who love them." ~ Sheila Applegate, MSW. and award winning author of Enchanted One: the Portal to Love"David Figura has uncovered a difficult and uncomfortable reality thatmany men share in their mid-life years. For those who are struggling,the light he sheds-I think-will be a great solace."~ Tim Green, ex-NFL football player, best selling author, TV and radiopersonality

In My Father's Daughter, From Rome to Sicily by Gilda Morina Syverson - we are captivated by a trilogy travel adventure with ancient sites of Rome contrasting the landscape of a picturesque countryside, seaside villages of Sicily, and olive trees in the valley of Mount Etna. This Novello Literary Award Book Finalist exudes passion, eloquence, heartfelt language, and ancestral roots. Reader discussion questions are included for book clubs, reading groups and libraries. "Travel south from Rome with Gilda Morina Syverson. Let her show you her ancestral land through the eyes of her closest ancestors, her parents, who travel with her and her husband. It's a trip well worth taking... vividly observed, richly detailed, gently humorous, and deeply poignant. The only thing better would be a trip to Italy." - William Martin, New York Times Bestselling Author of Cape Cod and The Lincoln Letter "My Father's Daughter: From Rome to Sicily is a travel book in every sense. Syverson - a savvy, funny, elegant tour guide - expertly escorts us through the gorgeous time-locked terrain of Italy, but also along the often precarious byways of the heart. This book risks everything: its humanity, its courage, its sheer unbridled candor, the moving sweep of its poetic language and its refusal to turn away from the breathtaking mystery of love and ancestry." -Joseph Bathanti, North Carolina Poet Laureate, 2012-2014"Here's what's in store for you: A delightful journey into the heart of Italy, this family, and what it means to be human. My Father's Daughter is beautifully crafted, moving, entertaining memoir that will win you over from page one. If five stars is the highest rating, I give this book six." -Judy Goldman, author of the memoir Losing My Sister"Gilda Morina Syverson shares the journey of a lifetime, taking her elderly parents back home to visit Italy after decades in America. Gilda is a brave woman, an admirable daughter, and a very good writer -- she recounts the occasional bumps in the road with aplomb and the heartwarming, as well as, the frustrating moments with humor." -Sharri Whiting De Masi, writer Olive Oil IQ app; Italy correspondent, Luxury Travel Advisor Gilda Morina Syverson is an award-winning poet, author and teacher of Memoir Writing who lives in North Carolina with her husband Stu. Connect at www.gildasyverson.com