What do you know about critical thinking? Well today we welcome Author Bo Bennett, PhD. Bo has written several books on the subject. He is well versed writer and has tackled both fiction and non fiction. To see all of his books and connect with Bo visit www.bobennett.com

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By age 10, Robert "Bo" Bennett started listening to and reading personal development tapes and books. Over the years, he has developed a science-based approach to success that differs quite a bit from the over-hyped success guru's approaches commonly seen today. Before beginning his lifelong quest to shape the lives of others, he had to prove to himself that his theories, beliefs, and convictions worked.

Our newest book club member is Author/Journalist Sandi Schwartz. We discuss her book Finding Ecohappiness: Fun Nature Activities to Help Your Kids Feel Happier and Calmer. She has also founded the Ecohappiness Project. You can learn more about Sandi by visiting https://www.sandischwartz.com/

More about Sandi 

Sandi Schwartz is a journalist specializing in parenting, wellness, and the environment. She has written for Chicken Soup for the Soul, Scary Mommy, and Very Well Family, among other publications. She founded the Ecohappiness Project to help families build a nature habit to feel happier and calmer by exploring positive psychology tools through a nature lens. Previously, she held communications positions at the United States Environmental Protection Agency and National Academy of Sciences.

Today our newest book club member is Author Myrna Goldbaum. Not only is Myrna a published author, but she is also a palm reader and has been for 72 years! You can visit her website at https://www.myrnaloupalmistry.com/

She has written several books - see the titles below

MAY I SEE YOUR HAND? Palm Reading for Fun and Profit

SOUL MATE CONNECTIONS Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About

Relationships, Love, Romance and Soul Mates

DIARY OF A PALM READER Palm Reading Sessions from 1956 to 2003

CRUISE to the OTHER SIDE A Metaphysical Journey

Myrna Lou teaches classes in Palmistry with an insightful explanation of the lines and

symbols on the palm and is accurate, compassionate and listens. The modality employed is

referred to as Asian Palmistry. Her palmistry services have been booked for parties, private

and corporate groups and for individual readings. Entertainer, guest lecturer, can hold

seminars and workshops, is a participant in numerous psychic fairs and has been a guest on

radio and television programs nationally.  She has corresponded with people in 93 countries

for palm readings. Currently the only Master Palmist in the world who can guest on a radio

show and read palms live from scanned computer palm prints. She is a vendor in Psychic

Fairs, Book Fairs and in Trade Shows and works for entertainment Agencies at corporate

events.

As of 4/2920/: documented and read 57,103 palms. Individuals mail photocopies or scan

palms to my email address; they are interpreted with a 90-95% accuracy rate and a 4-5 page

report is generated.

Ann is an artist and often refers to her love of words as a natural compensation after losing her vision in 1993. Once a designer of acrylic displays and furniture, Ann trained her creative senses to flow over from the visual to the literary arts. Years later, she has become a poet and author, honing her talent in various mediums, including web content for nonprofits, regular bylines for online literary publications, poetry, anthologies and guest editing in online literary journals, just to name a few projects of which she has contributed.

Ann possesses a master of science in Marriage and family therapy from Iona College and an undergraduate degree from the College of New Rochelle, both located in Westchester County, New York. She is currently employed as a readjustment and trauma counselor for combat veterans and their families. A guide dog handler and advocate, Ann volunteers her time representing people with visual impairments and guide dog users on various National, State and local boards of directors. A consultant and guest presenter, Ann visits schools promoting awareness and equality for people with disabilities. She is the 2015 recipient of the WDOM Spirit of Independence award.

Ann is available for speaking engagements and is knowledgeable on the following topics:

*writing and creativity

* independent publishing

* recovering and adjusting to vision loss for individuals/families

* sheltering people with visual impairments

*sheltering pets and service dogs

* pet assisted therapy

* training and working with a guide or service dog

* PTSD and combat stress related to veterans and families

Thanks to her retired guide dog, Verona, Ann also visits libraries and assisted living centers offering pet assisted therapy.

For more information: http://www.annchiappetta.com/

Today we welcome Author Blaine Langberg and his debut novel Journey of a JuBu: How a neurotic Jew found his inner Bu. He shares his writing journey and passion. If you are looking for the perfect beach read, Blaine Langberg is your author! 

Orthodontist by day, author and stand-up comedian by night, Blaine Langberg announces the release of his new novel, Journey of a JuBu. Blaine describes his book as part pilgrimage, part romp, a blend of spiritual humor and meta-fiction…it’s Seinfeld meets The Celestine Prophecy.

A Harvard-trained orthodontist, Blaine and his wife live in Connecticut, where they’re raising three daughters.

What are you worth? The Big Power of Tiny Connections: How Small Interactions Spark Awesome Outcomes by Author Jen Nash is a must read!  Why this book is a must-read for people who want a bigger life … The people you know have the power to change your life and you have the power to change theirs. But what if meeting people isn’t your strong suit? Or you’ve become complacent about making new connections? Or you simply do not know how you can live the powerful, fulfilled life you envision for yourself?  This life-changing book will underscore how powerfully connection supports your happiness, health, and well-being, while also sharing practical ways you can find and make connections on a daily basis. Almost anywhere. Using amazing true-life stories and scientific research on how we listen, talk, and crave connection, this book demonstrates that making time to connect is the most productive thing we can do to thrive at home or at work.

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As a Connector in Chief, Jen Nash helps people add more meaning to their lives through connection. She is a master facilitator, strategic advisor, keynote speaker, author, and sought-after executive coach, and corporate speaker. • With over twenty years working as a senior consultant for Fortune 100 Pharma, Health, Tech, and Finance giants, Jen Nash now regularly inspires and supports Fortune 500 leaders to deepen their connections in support of all the good things in life: happiness, growth, and sustained community. • Born in Canada and raised around the world in such countries as Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Australia, Jennifer confuses people by speaking French with a French accent and trying her hands at over 40 other languages. She studied Communication Design at Parsons & The New School for Social Research in New York City. • When not traveling the globe learning new ways to say ‘thank you' and finding bright souls with whom to foster lifelong friendships; Jen Nash can be seen biking around New York City, Los Angeles or striding around el Centro in San Miguel Allende, Mexico.

How do you live well when the physical foundation of your life is crumbling? This is the challenge for millions who live with diseases for which there is no cure. These incurable ailments produce a life of constant pain, fatigue, numbness, dizziness and/or other debilitating symptoms creating chronic suffering. Can you thrive in life while experiencing the suffering persistent sickness provokes? In "When There Is No Cure: How to Thrive While Living with the Pain and Suffering of Chronic Illness, Dr. Craig Svensson guides readers to a path of thriving when life’s journey includes an incurable ailment. Drawing on his expertise as a pharmacist-scientist, as well as a fellow sufferer with several incurable diseases, he helps patients steer through the twists and turns of life with chronic illness.

How do you get physicians to take health complaints seriously? Where do you turn when they acknowledge your ailment with upturned hands and confess they don’t know how to help? How do you deal with the overwhelming sense of loss with an untreatable diagnosis? How do you address those whose reaction to your ailment increases your suffering? Can you live well with inescapable pain? How do you avoid living in a state of fear when facing an uncertain prognosis? Should you try to keep your disease a secret from others? How do you choose between treatment options when each could cause harm? "When There Is No Cure" provides encouragement and hope to those navigating the troubled waters of chronic illness.

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Craig K. Svensson, PharmD, PhD, is Dean Emeritus and Professor of Medicinal Chemistry & Molecular Pharmacology in the Purdue University College of Pharmacy, as well as Adjunct Professor of Pharmacology & Toxicology in the Indiana University School of Medicine. He is an elected Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists. His research has been supported by the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, American Heart Association, and the American Cancer Society.

Today we welcome Author Steven Howard. We talk about his 22nd book How Stress and Anxiety Impact Your Decision Making: Making Better Decisions. Driving Better Outcomes. 

More about Steven

Award-winning author of 21 nonfiction books, including, How Stress and Anxiety Impact Your Decision Making, Great Leadership Words of Wisdom, and the Asian Words of Wisdom series of quote books.

Better Decisions Better Thinking Better Outcomes received a Silver Award from the Nonfiction Authors Association in February 2019 for bringing "a comprehensive plan of action for improving life through recognizing decision-making patterns that don't serve us well, don't enrich our lives, and don't bring us to our goals and dreams."

Leadership Lessons from the Volkswagen Saga has won four prestigious publishing industry awards (2017 Independent Press Award, National Indie Excellence Award, San Francisco Book Festival Award, and Finalist in the Current Events category of the 2017 Best Book Awards).

He has lived in Asia, Australia, and the USA.

Today we welcome our newest book club member Author Susan Laubach. We discuss her book Rumpelstiltskin's Rules for Making Your Farthings Grow. Susan provides valuable investing information, but in the format of fairytales! A great way to learn and be entertained!

Susan's book is available on Amazon and Audible. 

More about Susan

Susan Laubach, PhD has had a distinguished career as an author, playwright, actress and educator. She has written nine books, including The Whole Kitt & Caboodle: A Painless Journey to Investment Enlightenment, which was called "the best basic book on investing available" by the National Association of Investment Clubs, and endorsed by Economics America, as well as the National Council on Economic Education. Her plays have been performed throughout the Northeast, including at venues such as Women at Work, MamaDrama, and EAT’s Sola Voce Festival. As a member of the Actors' Equity Association (AEA), Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA), the League of Professional Theatre Women (LTTW), and Dramatists Guild Fund treasurer and board member, she has appeared in many plays, television and film. She has also been a popular guest on CNN-FM and CNBC's Morning Business Show, and The Money Club.

Our newest book club member is Author Bruce Laister. Bruce has written a book titled Finding Suzie 

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I started writing as a healing process during my fight with depression and anxiety. I added these books to my Amazon profile to help others during their journey. I am not a psychologist though, it is based purely on my journey and experiences.

After a long break, my friend Chris Smith (a published author) was writing and he said, "why not write a book?" I tried to ignore him and succeeded for a while. During the hard lock down in South Africa, my wife sent me a lit of "50 things to do during lock down" and number 26 was 'Write a book' so that's what I did.