Jerry J. Pollock, Ph.D. courageously shares his memoirs with readers. The portrait Jerry paints of his family is cold and distant. His mother was promiscuous. His father was neurotic and was in and out of hospitals. Jerry had severe headaches from age four, which frightened...

Let’s face it, men look at pregnancy much different than women. They watch as their wives’ body changes. They know there is a baby in there but they have little idea of what’s happening and how their life is about to change. If you judge a...

Finally, a logical approach to a clean house – let the house clean itself!! I admit skepticism when I read the title, The House That Cleans Itself. I was secretly hoping for a magic button like something from a futuristic science fiction movie, poof a...

None of us wants to look old. However, once we reach a certain age our body begins to shift. Our boobs begin sagging, we notice wrinkles around our mouth and eyes, and age spots appear on our hands. That is an apt description on me....

The title of this book says it all, Hurt People Hurt People. People who have been hurt do tend to hurt others, sometimes knowingly and sometimes unknowingly. As I read this book, I kept thinking about people that have been sexually abused and the proven...

Inexperienced people write most diet books. India Knight and Neris Thomas are willing to admit that they were overweight. The two friends joined forces to lose weight. Together they lost 140 pounds. Their idea is, “if they did it you can too.” Both women made...

Going away to college is an opportunity to grow spiritually. Graduating from high school can be a frightening experience. Suddenly you are looking at a future that is different from anything you have ever experienced. You will be making your own decisions. You will be...

Many years ago I was sitting in a restaurant when I saw a young couple obviously in love. They were holding hands across the table, making eye contact and smiling. Other couples appeared married, but did not show that special spark that romantic love brings....

Did my parents influence me? Of course. Did my church influence my way of thinking? Of course. Those around us influence us. Our family, friends, teachers, and co-workers all affect how what we think. We can add to this advertising, television shows, politics, and books. Bob...

Let’s face it. Most of us have a goal that in some way is connected to money. Douglas R. Andrew, Emron D. Andrew, and Aaron R. Andrew share their vast expertise. The target audience is thirty and under. My first comments must be that I am...

Chantel Hobbs brings her experience to her latest book, The Never Say Diet: Personal Fitness Trainer. This is a companion book to Never Say Diet. The Never Say Diet: Personal Fitness Trainer is similar to a journal. There is a place to record your measurements,...

I desire a sense of structure in my home as well as in my life. For me a sense of structure comes from organization. Eagerly, I read books on cleaning and organizing, but usually I find the similar suggestions in each book . Also, they...

We all know someone that has acted like an idiot. I know some that do it occasionally and some that are constant idiots. I admit that at times I’m an idiot. People Are Idiots And I Can Prove It is a positive...

“Today, American girls are forced to navigate a minefield more challenging, difficult, and pressure-filled than ever before when it comes to one vital topic: sex.” Prude by Carol Platt Liebau states what should be obvious. It is unfortunate that many people have closed their eyes...

Most everyone has dreams for their future; however, few have tactics to achieve that dream. Whether your dream is to finance your child’s education, pay off your home, go on a dream vacation, or retire early, it takes a strategy to reach that goal. Few...

My husband has commented more than once that I seem to attract some odd characters. They cling to me. I can think of one particular person that after a few hours in their company I feel smothered. They are “needy” and always wanting attention. I...

When my daughter asked me to review Setting Boundaries With Your Adult Children, I laughed and said “Okay”. God was using her in ways she never expected. Therefore, I thank her and Allison Bottke for Setting Boundaries With Your Adult Children. “You feel betrayed because as...

For many, the thought of retirement is frightening. They like their job and the security it brings to their lives. Others look forward to the flexibility that comes with retirement. If we look at retirement as an opportunity to redefine ourselves, we will come to...

I have read a lot of de-clutter and organize-your-home-and-life books. Stop Clutter is different. The focus of this book is on why we hoard and clutter our lives. Nike Nelson is the founder and executive director of Clutterless Recovery Groups. He delves into the why...

Rich DeVos shares his expertise as a successful motivational speaker in his book Ten Powerful Phrases for Positive People. DeVos emphasizes the benefits of keeping a positive attitude and encouraging others. There are 10 positive phrases emphasized in this book: “I’m sorry, I’m wrong, You can...