Book 101 Review

The Boy in the Tree: When Weak is Okay

When a curious boy decides to climb a beautifully twisted tree, what starts as an adventure quickly becomes his worst nightmare.

Frozen with fear at the treetop, he can't get down. As worried friends and neighbors gather below, embarrassment floods through him. Why can't I be brave like the other kids? Why do I need help when I should be strong?

Through one terrifying afternoon stuck high in the tree, this young boy's world changes. That scary day stays with him as he grows up, until he finally learns an important truth: “being weak isn't bad, and failing's okay, because everyone does it, often each day.” Even adults sometimes need rescuing, and that's perfectly normal.

From the author of Your Missing X Factor, this beautifully illustrated story shows children that asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Perfect for families navigating conversations about vulnerability, emotional wellness, and the courage it takes to accept support when life feels scary.

Sometimes the bravest thing we can do is let others help us down from our tree.

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Just Add a Zero: Remove the Film, Outperform your Competition, and Grow Exponentially through Collaboration

Now a USA Today Featured Bestseller!

What if you could add a zero?

If you had the ability to add a zero to any area of your life, where would you place it? Time? Family? Money? Health? The truth is, you’re much closer to that reality than any other time in history.

The world has changed. Competition used to define the marketplace, separating winners from losers in a cut throat game of money making. Businesses sacrificed everything trying to achieve the coveted number one spot. No matter the price, they’d spend time and energy chasing industry domination. But these tactics don’t ensure ultimate success, and when they’re implemented, businesses are forced to scale slower and hire more people in hopes of remaining relevant.

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Dreaming God's Way

Humans have been fascinated by dreams and their meanings since the beginning of recorded consciousness. Poets, philosophers, mystics, and psychologists have explored the dream world with intense interest.

The Bible itself is filled with vivid dreams that are personally and historically significant and through which God speaks to humans and even nations. In the Jewish tradition, the Talmud views dreaming as a means by which God communicates with the soul and dream interpretation as a valuable spiritual activity. Yet the subject of dreams is almost entirely absent in today's Christian psychology textbooks or counseling offices.

As a practicing psychotherapist, Trembly reclaims the dream world as a gift from God and asserts: "The Lord of our conscious life is also the Lord of our unconscious life." He uses examples from the Scriptures and from his clinical practice to illustrate different types of dreams, ranging from playful to prophetic to precognitive. He then provides a practical, step-by-step guide to interpreting dreams so that these messages from the unconscious mind may be an avenue for greater self-knowledge and for encounters with God, who created us.

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George Sirois

Let Author / Podcaster / Audiobook Narrator George Sirois Tell You a Story

My experience as a storyteller goes back to childhood, when I recorded my first “audiobook” when I was 6, which was basically me reading a storybook to my cousin who was recovering from cancer surgery. I’m 4th grade, I started creating characters with my friends to pass the time between assignments and those characters led to the ones that are in my current young adult / science-fiction novels. After being a part of a roundtable podcast with other authors, I was inspired to start my own in 2018, and that show is still going strong today. And in 2023, I directed an audio dramatization of one of my own books, working with over 20 talented actors all around the world.

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Matthew Strunk

Built and sold companies, yet still felt lost after doing everything “right.” Now I guide people to The Hidden Path™, freedom and purpose on their own terms.

I’ve built and sold multiple companies, including a digital marketing agency and a SaaS platform, but what I discovered after those exits is what makes my story valuable for your audience: success alone doesn’t guarantee fulfillment.

Like so many entrepreneurs and professionals, I did everything “right.” I built the businesses, hit the milestones, made the money: only to realize I felt stuck, bored, and disconnected. That experience taught me the dirty secret most people don’t talk about: the game of success, as the world defines it, can actually trap you.

Today, I’m the founder of illumiShift, where I guide people through The Hidden Path™, a structured system to help them detox from noise, uncover their truth, and realign life on their own terms. Along the way, I share signature concepts like The Purpose Paradox (why chasing success without purpose leads to emptiness) and Fear as Fuel (how to transform fear into momentum).

For your audience, this conversation isn’t just about my story, it’s about their story:

- Why “having it all” often still feels empty.

- How to recognize if they’re chasing society’s version of success instead of their own.

- Practical tools for cutting through the noise and getting clarity on what actually matters.

- How to break free from burnout, boredom, and finally start getting real traction in life.

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Master Your First Job: The Remarkable Path From First Day to First Promotion

Starting your first job the right way!

Most first-time employees don’t know how to successfully navigate their first job opportunity. They get hired, hopefully get trained, and get a paycheck. Their first job becomes a line item on a résumé and nothing more.

You need a plan to thrive at your first job. Master Your First Job is the remarkable path to get from your first day to your first promotion. In this book, you’ll learn how to build a personal brand at work, give and receive good feedback, get your first raise, get your first promotion, and use your first job to advance your career. By reading this book, you will receive a “Master’s Degree” in your first job opportunity and become the employee everyone wants to have on their team.

These lessons aren't just about making waffle fries or crunching numbers; they're the culmination of a decade of hard work, growth, and self-discovery. From the importance of teamwork to the power of effective communication, each chapter dives deep into the core principles that shaped my professional journey.

So, whether you're embarking on your own career path or seeking to enhance your current trajectory, join me as I share the invaluable lessons on how you can master your first job! Grab your copy today!

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Right Where They Belong: Sutton Series Book 1

Marcus Hunter is perfectly content living the small town life, except for the fact that he’s never been able to find the right woman to do it with. All he wants is someone who “gets” him. Who appreciates his sense of humor. Someone who can join in and keep up. Is that too much to ask?

Does such a woman even exist?

Enter Corinne Edwards. She may be a college educated professional, but she’s also a bit of a gypsy. With a mobile business she built from the ground up, she’s free to go where she wants–and does. Moving from city to city, she spends her free time seeing the sights and not bothering to build relationships of any kind because she doesn’t intend to stay.

Imagine her surprise when she feels led to make a stop in a small town instead–and likes it! There she meets friends she didn’t know she had, a community that embraces her, and a man who, to all appearances, checks all the boxes. He’s intelligent, funny. And he gets her. Some long dormant hunger begins to awaken.

Happily ever after, right? Perhaps, but with a past littered with failed attempts and a present constrained by invisible expectations, happily ever after might be easier said than done.

Welcome to Sutton, the fictional small town in Ohio where the people are real and things like faith and love can blossom.

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Working In Slippers: Virtual Companies and the New Normal

While many CEOs drag employees back to expensive offices, visionary leaders are building the future: fully remote companies that outperform, outcompete, and out-hire their competition.

Ken Taylor helped scale a startup from three people to a multi-million dollar operation, all without ever renting office space. In Working in Slippers, he reveals how most fully remote companies gain lasting advantages over traditional businesses.

With practical examples and stories from his own experience, Taylor demonstrates how remote work enables companies to become more profitable and productive while enhancing employee quality of life and reducing turnover.

The book explores the full spectrum of remote work:

Whether you're launching a startup, scaling up, or leading enterprise teams, Working in Slippers shows you how to build a more competitive company that works for everyone, everywhere.

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Kay A. Oliver

Fiction Author of THe Year - Author Kay A. Oliver

My journey through Hollywood's glittering yet challenging landscape reignited my passion for storytelling. Despite facing rejection from studio executives who deemed my female-centric screenplays "unmarketable," I refused to be sidelined. Surviving breast cancer profoundly reshaped my priorities, reinforcing my determination to champion women's resilience and strength.

With over 30 years in Hollywood, I boldly transitioned from the screen to the page, embracing the creative freedom that comes with writing novels. My debut novel, Disturbed Tombs, affirmed my place in the literary world, earning four prestigious awards. This success paved the way for Road to Elysium and seven other acclaimed novels, solidifying my reputation as a masterful storyteller.

Now an inductee into Who’s Who in America 2024, and my most recent honor as being name Fiction Author of the Year 2025 by the IAOTP, my stories celebrate triumph over adversity, weaving respectful relationships and life-affirming wisdom into every narrative—a reflection of lessons learned navigating a male-dominated industry.

Readers often share how my stories transcend the page, resonating deeply and inspiring change. Drawing on my Hollywood expertise, I craft narratives that not only entertain but also champion women's voices, ensuring their strength and stories are celebrated. Whether writing novels or giving interviews, I remain committed to inspiring others and leaving an indelible mark on the world of storytelling.

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Bruises and Breakthroughs

“Bruises and Breakthroughs” is the raw, unfiltered story of Brittney Noria—a survivor, fighter, and woman on a mission to reclaim her life. From enduring childhood abuse, struggling with addiction, and navigating the harsh realities of life as a young adult, Brittney shares her journey of pain, resilience, and ultimate empowerment.

Through heartbreak, toxic relationships, and personal battles, she learned to transform her deepest wounds into lessons for growth and self-love. This memoir isn’t just a story—it’s a guide for anyone who has ever felt broken, lost, or powerless. Brittney’s journey proves that no matter how heavy life’s bruises, breakthroughs are possible when you confront your truth, embrace your strength, and take control of your destiny.

If you’ve ever wanted inspiration from someone who’s walked through fire and emerged stronger, Bruises and Breakthroughs will challenge, empower, and motivate you to rise above your past and step into your power

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