Train Your Brain, Claim Your Power

Keith Iholts struggles with a number of mind disorders.  The symptoms appeared when he was 7 to 10 years old, however, he was not diagnosed until was 30.  He continues to struggle, writing poetry and seeing a therapist to work toward self-improvement.  He shares his short story about Emily with us.  "The Mind's Metamorphosis" is a collection of long and short short stories and an epic poem.  

Les Shurtiff fell in love with Latin American culture while serving in mission work.  He has turned this passion into a series of novels that touch your heart and share history.  

Grace Walker and her family are people of faith.  On a travel trip, she and her son had a very meaningful conversation, especially for a child under 10.  Within a short time, Nathan was gone and their conversation reverberated within her, inviting her to share the insights gained.  

Yvette Hampton and her husband not only became parents who homeschool, they also became advocates for the movement.  Their documentary of the same name has recently been released.  Given current events, you may consider this a viable choice for your family as well.  

Catherine Cooper offers a memoir with a purpose.  As someone who suffered from abuse, she found herself going into a shell.  She never talked about it.  Then an event triggered her feelings and she is determined to help others who are suffering in silence  

Link Thompson's discussion about honoring our creator is not tied to any specific religion, but the result of his personal work in this area.  

James Koury was well known in his community.  He worked in the local municipal government for 22 years, but then local politics began to deteriorate into the gotcha, cancel culture.  Free thought went out the window.  He left it all behind and began to explore what he wanted to do.  

Fred Nelson loves challenging canoe trips.  In this book, Fred captures the drama of a canoe trip gone wrong when the canoes find the Thlewiaza River is frozen solid.  The original plan was to reach the Arctic Circle, but that was not to be and they must travel over land to the Seal River to come home.  Fred's wife read the log and couldn't put it down.  However, she further commented that if she had known what it would be like, she would never have let him go.  

Silent, strong, but suffering deep within themselves, many children live for years as a result of a much more common problem than we realize.  Carolyn was one of those children.  Therapy, support and good friends helped her get through these feelings, as well as a growing interest in writing.  Writing afforded Carolyn healing and as she has grown, she is taking stands.  She is an advocate for women's rights.  

Prue McDonnell's book "Stargazer" is about fairies. It is a children's picture book.  What's so wonderful is the opportunity to become a child again, to think like one, but with adult values added in.  Stargazer was born in an enchanted garden, fascinated by sparkling flowers.  She feels confined, wants to be something, a reflection of what's in her mind where she is not limited by her environment.  That's her message: Have dreams...and let them manifest.