In her self-help memoir The Elephant in the Pool: Reflection Distorts Reality, Julie Renae Smith uses the image of an elephant moving through water to show how a life can be directed by beliefs first learned long before they are consciously chosen. Using memories and...

The Power to Say Yes! by Christine Assouad aims to help career women find meaning and balance in life. Women in business have to deal with issues like motherhood, managing a home, and societal pressures that make them feel either not enough or guilty for...

The Dance of Resilience by Ember Reichgott Junge is a moving look at how partner dance can actually transform our lives, especially when we’re dealing with the heavy stuff like aging, illness, or grief. The author does a beautiful job of weaving her own late-in-life...

There is absolutely no sugar-coating in The Book of Common Sense, and honestly, that is exactly why it works. It’s clear from the start that Daniel Hart’s intention isn't to give you a fluffy "pat on the back." Instead, this is a direct, unapologetic manual...

In This Kindness Prepares Another, Keith Thorn isn't interested in giving us a polished, ego-driven victory lap. Instead, the book feels like a quiet, almost startlingly honest dismantling of the person he used to be. Thorn deconstructs the defensive walls he spent decades building, looking...

The Wilds of Cancer: A Life-Affirming Journey by Rick Lamplugh takes readers on a journey through Rick’s struggle with and recovery from prostate cancer. Rick begins by describing the circumstances leading up to his diagnosis while on a hike with his wife, Mary, and a...

The Graceful Healing Workbook and Journal by Ana Parra Vivas is a twelve-week writing journey that guides readers toward a shift in how they interpret their inner life. The book centers on the idea that beliefs influence emotional state and direction in everyday living. Through...

Outdated spiritual practices, modern therapy, or self-help methodologies often don't work for people seeking recovery from long-term trauma or depression. According to author David L. Hoefer, transformation comes from within, through our own consciousness. The Inner Space Traveler guides the reader toward a counterintuitive path,...

Communication issues can make or break any relationship. Effective communication is the key to a healthy marriage. In The Couples Communication Handbook, author Raffi Bilek presents clear-cut strategies for couples to acquire skills that help them navigate their relationships with empathy, understanding, and kindness. Bilek...

In The Emotional Cost of Clarity, Shante Alexander takes a close look at how many people earn a reputation for reliability through a life of service to others while leaving themselves out of the equation. Over time, that habit of jumping to help slowly gets...